Thomas N Welsh

US Patent:

8269155, Sep 18, 2012

Filed:

May 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/801521

Inventors:

Thomas J. Welsh - Lombard IL, US
Vangelis Economou - Wilmette IL, US

Assignee:

MEDport LLC - Providence RI

International Classification:

H05B 6/64
H05B 6/80
H05B 6/12
F24C 15/18
F24H 7/00

US Classification:

219759, 219730, 219620, 219621, 126246, 1263751

Abstract:

A heat retaining dish includes a pressure relief mechanism and has a heat retention material capable of being heated by microwave or other thermal radiation in order to maintain any food placed on the dish at an elevated temperature. The heat retention material is capable of accommodating expansion during heating of the device, and when an overpressure condition occurs as a result of inadvertent overheating, the pressure relief mechanism vents the pressure to the ambient environment. The pressure relief mechanism is an integral part of the wall construction of at least one of the portions making up the housing of the device, and deformation due to overpressure directly causes the opening of the pressure relief mechanism as soon as the housing is deformed sufficiently to open a fluid communication path through an aperture in the wall.

US Patent:

8381909, Feb 26, 2013

Filed:

Mar 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/408599

Inventors:

Rolando Hernandez - Chicago IL, US
Jacqueline Gagnon-Volles - Naperville IL, US
Thomas Welsh - Aurora IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 6/28

US Classification:

206503, 206505, 206511, 206669, 206518, 206507, 206207, 206419, D3272, D3302, D9424, 220 223

Abstract:

A tray system is described herein comprising a plurality of trays. Each of the trays comprise generally increasing widths and lengths, and may be alternatively arranged in a stacked configuration, in which a tray with a larger width and length is stacked on a tray with a smaller width and length, or in a nested configuration, in which a tray with a smaller width and length is nested within a tray with a larger width and length. The trays further comprise latches that selectively lock the trays in the stacked configuration and prevent the accidental unlocking thereof when the stacked trays are being lifted or otherwise moved.

US Patent:

20040074858, Apr 22, 2004

Filed:

Oct 17, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/272700

Inventors:

Michael Thuma - LaGrange IL, US
Carla DeYoung - Joliet IL, US
Larry Hauser - Chicago IL, US
Thomas Welsh - Aurora IL, US

Assignee:

HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

International Classification:

A47F005/14

US Classification:

211/202000, 211/182000

Abstract:

A collapsible clothes drying rack, including X-shaped collapsible frames and a plurality of rods extending between the collapsible frames. A clip has a head with annularly spaced fingers extending through aligned holes in pivotally connected frame arms. The fingers of each clip define an annular inner space and a generally annular outer surface area. The fingers have a radially extending shoulder surface which is spaced from the head a distance equal to the combined thickness of the pivotally connected arms. Rod ends extend into the space between the clip fingers. Locking arms are similarly pivotally secured on one end to one of the rods and include an open slot at the other end for releasably receiving another of the rods. Clamps slide over the other ends of the locking arms to cover the open slot, with hooks extending from the clamps. A removable drying support surface is provided with connectors on the corners. Each of the connectors include a pair of cords secured on one end to the corner and on the other end to a locking member, with the cords being wrapable around one of the support rods with the cord other ends extending between the pair of cords.

US Patent:

20100006467, Jan 14, 2010

Filed:

Jul 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/170194

Inventors:

Michael Joseph - Chicago IL, US
Thomas J. Welsh - Aurora IL, US
Rolando Hernandez - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 21/036
B65D 43/14

US Classification:

206508, 220810

Abstract:

A storage container assembly includes a first lid and a base. The first lid includes a first lid structure. The base includes an upper edge, a base structure, and an opening. The upper edge of the base is configured to receive the first lid such that the first lid is mounted to the base. The base structure of the base is configured to mate with a second lid structure of a second lid such that the base is capable of being mounted to the second lid. The opening of the base allows the base to be accessible while the first lid is mounted to the base.

US Patent:

20110240505, Oct 6, 2011

Filed:

Mar 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/045466

Inventors:

Rolando Hernandez - Chicago IL, US
Matthew Lerch - Chicago IL, US
Trey Roeser - Chicago IL, US
Thomas Welsh - Aurora IL, US

Assignee:

Home Products International - North America, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B65D 21/00
B65D 45/16
B65D 25/10

US Classification:

206515, 220324, 220771

Abstract:

A storage container is provided which includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a bottom wall and a side wall defining a first central area for receipt and storage of at least a lower portion of an article therebetween. The side wall includes a top flange having a plurality of posts formed in a stand section opposite a handle section, relatively to the first central area. The second member includes a top wall and a side wall defining a second central area for receipt and storage of at least an upper portion of the article therebetween. The side wall of the second member includes a bottom flange having a plurality of holes formed in a stand section opposite a handle section relatively to the second central area. In a closed state of the storage container when the second member is positioned in an opposite manner to the first member, the plurality of posts is fittingly engaged with the plurality of holes in a first direction. In a nesting state of the storage container when the second member is positioned in an inverted manner inside the first member, the plurality of posts is fittingly engaged with the plurality of holes in a second direction, opposite to the first position.

US Patent:

44773650, Oct 16, 1984

Filed:

Aug 29, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/526952

Inventors:

Gilles M. L. Verboom - Bolingbrook IL
Kenneth E. Bliznik - Dolton IL
Thomas L. Welsh - Downers Grove IL

Assignee:

Miles Laboratories, Inc. - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

C11D 706

US Classification:

252156

Abstract:

Disclosed is a caustic based aqueous cleaning composition which is particularly suitable for use in cleaning soiled ovens. The composition, which has a viscosity of 200-2,000 centipoise at room temperature, comprises an alkali metal hydroxide, a fatty acid substituted betaine, a long-chain alpha olefin sulfonate and a hydrotropic agent.

US Patent:

44758359, Oct 9, 1984

Filed:

Sep 21, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/420954

Inventors:

Gilles M. Verboom - Bolingbrook IL
Thomas L. Welsh - Downers Grove IL
Henry P. Furgal - Lombard IL

Assignee:

Miles Laboratories, Inc. - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

A47L 1334
A46B 1102

US Classification:

401132

Abstract:

Disclosed is a device for applying a cleaning solution to a surface and for applying a scrubbing action to such surface. The device comprises a reservoir, a piercable closing means enclosing the reservoir to retain the cleaning solution therein and an abrasive scrubbing pad over the open mouth of the reservoir through which cleaning solution can be extruded onto the soiled surface and which can be used to provide a scrubbing action to the soil.