James A Mitlyng

US Patent:

20230084244, Mar 16, 2023

Filed:

Sep 23, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/951768

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
James A. Mitlyng - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a grill is provided. The grill can include a grill cart and a burner box. The grill cart configured to be transitioned between an upright state and a folded state. The coupling between a first side frame and a base is located in a first plane that is substantially parallel with a plane defined by a bottom plate of the base, and the coupling between a second side frame and the bottom plate of the base is located in a second plane that is substantially parallel with the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first plane is located a first distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate and the second plane is located a second distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first distance is not equivalent to the second distance. Other embodiments are also included herein.

US Patent:

20230013046, Jan 19, 2023

Filed:

Jul 18, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/813277

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
James Mitlyng - Eagan MN, US
Rosie Colacino - Hopkins MN, US
Logan Oglesby - Savage MN, US
Helai Li - Maple Grove MN, US
Philip Anthony - Evanston IL, US
Ross Carl - River Forest IL, US
Adam Finke - Chicago IL, US
Tyler Greek - Plainfield IL, US
Jackson Miller - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas Principi - Elk Grove Village IL, US
Bryan Rolfs - Chicago IL, US
Scott Rote - Lac du Flambeau WI, US
Nathan Wicker - Rockville MD, US

International Classification:

A47L 9/16

Abstract:

Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for vacuum cleaners, including vacuum cleaners with corner suction functionality. An example vacuum cleaner includes a suction channel assembly that has a main channel including a main suction input and one or more branch channels connected to the main channel and extending away from the main channel, each branch channel having an opening forming an auxiliary suction input. The vacuum cleaner can have a valve positioned between the main channel and at least one branch channel. The valve can be operable to open or close to allow or block suction through the branch channel and/or open or close to allow or block suction through the main channel. The vacuum cleaner can include a lower assembly that carries the suction channel assembly. Each branch channel opens to an exterior of the lower assembly, such as through a front corner of the lower assembly.

US Patent:

20230018167, Jan 19, 2023

Filed:

Jul 18, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/813292

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
James Mitlyng - Eagan MN, US
Rosie Colacino - Hopkins MN, US
Logan Oglesby - Savage MN, US
Helai Li - Maple Grove MN, US

International Classification:

A47L 5/22
A47L 5/28
A47L 9/14
A47L 9/24
A47L 9/32
A47L 9/22
A47L 9/00
A47L 9/28
A47L 9/16
A47L 9/12

Abstract:

Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for modular vacuum cleaners. An example vacuum cleaner system includes a canister vacuum cleaner device and a robotic vacuum cleaner device, where the robotic vacuum cleaner is removably coupled to or is digitally communicable with the canister vacuum cleaner device. The canister vacuum cleaner device comprises a canister to collect debris, a vertical hollow structure that located towards a rear of the canister and coupled to the canister, a flexible extendable hose, and a housing located below the canister, wherein the housing includes a retractable electrical cord. The robotic vacuum cleaner device comprises: a storage area to collect debris, a battery, a plurality of wheels that are removably coupled to one or more motors, and a lever or a valve structured to direct debris either to the storage area or to the canister.

US Patent:

20230018446, Jan 19, 2023

Filed:

Jul 18, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/813301

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
James Mitlyng - Eagan MN, US
Rosie Colacino - Hopkins MN, US
Logan Oglesby - Savage MN, US
Helai Li - Maple Grove MN, US
Jason R. Geidel - West Bend WI, US
Michael D. Peters - West Bend WI, US
Peter J. Heinen - Jackson WI, US
Brady K. Watry - Fredonia WI, US

International Classification:

B01D 46/00
A47L 9/30
A47L 9/12
A47L 9/28
B01D 46/10
B01D 53/04
A61L 9/20

Abstract:

Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for air purification in an airflow tract of vacuum cleaners. In some aspects, an air purification system for a vacuum cleaner comprises an ultraviolet (UV) light unit disposed in a first location within the vacuum cleaner along an airflow pathway, configured to emit UV light at air containing particles including dust, dirt, and microbes while the air containing the particles is flowing in the airflow pathway where the UV light unit is disposed; and a particle filter unit disposed in a second location within the vacuum cleaner along the airflow pathway, the particle filter unit comprising one or both of a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter and an active carbon filter.

US Patent:

20210353099, Nov 18, 2021

Filed:

May 28, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/333753

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
James A. Mitlyng - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a grill system can include a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The first side assembly can include a first side cart and a first panel. The first side cart is configured to be transitioned between a folded state and an upright state; wherein the grill assembly is coupled to the first side assembly. When the first panel is coupled to an outer side of the first side cart, the first side cart is locked into the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.

US Patent:

20210076521, Mar 11, 2021

Filed:

Sep 22, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/028848

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
James A. Mitlyng - Minneapolis MN, US
Aaron Murphy - Apple Valley MN, US
Mike Wayman - Waconia MN, US
Logan Oglesby - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

H05K 5/02
H05K 5/00

Abstract:

Various embodiments provide a display screen system that includes a display screen, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The display screen can include a front display surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second stand elements can each include a connection element disposed between a first end and a second end. The display screen stand system can be configured to be assembled in a table top configuration or a wall mount configuration. In the table top configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are attached to the bottom of the display screen. In the wall mount configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are configured to be coupled to the back of the display screen.

US Patent:

20210045579, Feb 18, 2021

Filed:

Aug 31, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/008331

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
James A. Mitlyng - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a grill is provided. The grill can include a grill cart and a burner box. The grill cart configured to be transitioned between an upright state and a folded state. The coupling between a first side frame and a base is located in a first plane that is substantially parallel with a plane defined by a bottom plate of the base, and the coupling between a second side frame and the bottom plate of the base is located in a second plane that is substantially parallel with the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first plane is located a first distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate and the second plane is located a second distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first distance is not equivalent to the second distance. Other embodiments are also included herein.

US Patent:

20200390279, Dec 17, 2020

Filed:

Jun 24, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/910966

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
James A. Mitlyng - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07
B23P 19/02
B23P 19/12

Abstract:

Embodiments herein relate to grill systems. In an embodiment, a grill system is included. The grill system having a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box configured to couple to a top portion of the grill cart. The burner box can include a first connection structure. The first side assembly that can include a first side cart and a first top cap configured to couple to a top portion of the first side cart. The first top cap can include a second connection structure. The first connection structure and the second connection structure mate together to couple the grill assembly to the first side assembly. Other embodiments are also included herein.