Patents by Inventor Benjamin V. Booher, Sr.
Benjamin V. Booher, Sr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240068534Abstract: A friction element capturing and positioning assembly that includes a positioning frame with a base portion having a periphery and defining a plurality of frame friction surfaces defining at least one capturing slot. At least one friction puck is received by the at least one capturing slot and fixed to the positioning frame at the frame friction surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventor: Benjamin V. BOOHER, SR.
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Patent number: 11607248Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing an incontinent cervix during pregnancy are described. A system may include a nesting portion designed to surround the cervix without applying pressure to the cervix, while supporting the uterus in opposition to the weight of the developing fetus to prevent untimely effacement and dilatation of the cervix; thereby reducing the risk of premature birth and its consequence.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Via TechMD LLCInventor: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr.
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Patent number: 10791786Abstract: A football helmet including a one-piece outer shell defining an exterior and an interior. The shell includes a plurality of slots penetrating at least partially through the shell from the exterior to the interior of the shell. Each slot may be disposed adjacent to at least one other slot and each pair of adjacent slots defines an energy absorbing beam portion between the adjacent slots. Each beam portion is configured to deform and absorb energy when the exterior of the shell is impacted from a normal direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Inventors: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr., Benjamin V. Booher, Jr.
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Patent number: 10729464Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing an incontinent cervix during pregnancy are described. A system may include a nesting portion designed to surround the cervix without applying pressure to the cervix, while supporting the uterus in opposition to the weight of the developing fetus to prevent untimely effacement and dilatation of the cervix; thereby reducing the risk of premature birth and its consequence.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: VIATECHMD LLCInventor: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr.
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Patent number: 10463530Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing an incontinent cervix during pregnancy are described. A system may include a nesting portion designed to surround the cervix without applying pressure to the cervix, while supporting the uterus in opposition to the weight of the developing fetus to prevent untimely effacement and dilatation of the cervix, thereby reducing the risk of premature birth and its consequence.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: ViaTechMD LLCInventor: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr.
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Publication number: 20190045869Abstract: A football helmet including a one-piece outer shell defining an exterior and an interior. The shell includes a plurality of slots penetrating at least partially through the shell from the exterior to the interior of the shell. Each slot may be disposed adjacent to at least one other slot and each pair of adjacent slots defines an energy absorbing beam portion between the adjacent slots. Each beam portion is configured to deform and absorb energy when the exterior of the shell is impacted from a normal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Benjamin V. BOOHER, SR., Benjamin V. BOOHER, JR.
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Patent number: 10098402Abstract: A football helmet including a one-piece outer shell defining an exterior and an interior. The shell includes a plurality of slots penetrating at least partially through the shell from the exterior to the interior of the shell. Each slot may be disposed adjacent to at least one other slot and each pair of adjacent slots defines an energy absorbing beam portion between the adjacent slots. Each beam portion is configured to deform and absorb energy when the exterior of the shell is impacted from a normal direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Inventors: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr., Benjamin V. Booher, Jr.
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Patent number: 9951898Abstract: An anti-tangling coupling device has an inner portion which is rotatably engaged with an outer portion. Fluid containment devices such as hoses can be coupled at either end of the device. One hose is secured to the inner portion while a second hose is secured to the outer portion, with the hoses being positioned at opposite ends of each other. Fluid communication is maintained throughout the inner portion and the outer portion, allowing water to flow between hoses coupled with the device. The rotational engagement is achieved by a bearing assembly, the bearing assembly including an inner race, and outer race, and ball bearings secured in cages. The ball bearings are capable of rotational movement (imparted from contact with the first race and second race), but are prevented from translational movement by a cage. As a result the likelihood of tangling between coupled hoses is greatly reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Inventors: Benjamin V Booher, Sr., Paul J Brown
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Patent number: 9701399Abstract: A parasitic drag induced boundary layer reduction system and methods for reducing the boundary layer on aircraft, vehicles, and structure. The system may include a suction generator configured to utilize parasitic drag in reducing boundary layer effect and enhancing laminate flow. The suction generator may include at least one of a suction port on a rearward facing surface of an aircraft, a suction vane on each wing of the aircraft, a wingtip vane on each wing of the aircraft, and a slotted tail section on a tail of the aircraft. The system may also include an induction structure configured to introduce airflow to suction created by the suction generator as the aircraft is in flight.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: TechDyne LLCInventor: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr.
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Publication number: 20170135433Abstract: A football helmet including a one-piece outer shell defining an exterior and an interior. The shell includes a plurality of slots penetrating at least partially through the shell from the exterior to the interior of the shell. Each slot may be disposed adjacent to at least one other slot and each pair of adjacent slots defines an energy absorbing beam portion between the adjacent slots. Each beam portion is configured to deform and absorb energy when the exterior of the shell is impacted from a normal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Benjamin V. BOOHER, SR., Benjamin V. BOOHER, JR.
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Patent number: 9303956Abstract: A non-metallic armor article comprises a pultruded housing defining at least one cavity. A plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets are at least partially enclosed in the cavity and held in suspension independently within the cavity. The pultruded housing is engaged with the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets by being secured to one or more of the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: TechDyne LLCInventor: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr.
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Publication number: 20150323113Abstract: An anti-tangling coupling device has an inner portion which is rotatably engaged with an outer portion. Fluid containment devices such as hoses can be coupled at either end of the device. One hose is secured to the inner portion while a second hose is secured to the outer portion, with the hoses being positioned at opposite ends of each other. Fluid communication is maintained throughout the inner portion and the outer portion, allowing water to flow between hoses coupled with the device. The rotational engagement is achieved by a bearing assembly, the bearing assembly including an inner race, and outer race, and ball bearings secured in cages. The ball bearings are capable of rotational movement (imparted from contact with the first race and second race), but are prevented from translational movement by a cage. As a result the likelihood of tangling between coupled hoses is greatly reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Benjamin V. Booher, SR., Paul J. Brown
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Publication number: 20150265456Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing an incontinent cervix during pregnancy are described. A system may include a nesting portion designed to surround the cervix without applying pressure to the cervix, while supporting the uterus in opposition to the weight of the developing fetus to prevent untimely effacement and dilatation of the cervix, thereby reducing the risk of premature birth and its consequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventor: Benjamin V. Booher, SR.
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Patent number: 8627756Abstract: A non-metallic armor article comprises a pultruded housing defining at least one cavity. A plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets are at least partially enclosed in the cavity and held in suspension independently within the cavity. The pultruded housing is engaged with the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets by being secured to one or more of the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: TechDyne, LLCInventor: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr.
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Patent number: 8550088Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing an incontinent cervix during pregnancy are described. A system may include a nesting portion designed to surround the cervix without applying pressure to the cervix, while supporting the uterus in opposition to the weight of the developing fetus to prevent untimely effacement and dilatation of the cervix; thereby reducing the risk of premature birth and its consequence.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: TechDyne LLCInventor: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr.
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Patent number: 8322268Abstract: A non-metallic armor article comprises a pultruded housing defining at least one cavity. A plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets are at least partially enclosed in the cavity and held in suspension independently within the cavity. The pultruded housing is engaged with the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets by being secured to one or more of the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: TechDyne LLCInventor: Benjamin V. Booher, Sr.