Patents by Inventor Brian Staten

Brian Staten 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).

  • Seating system with tiltable deck and belt drive
    Patent number: 9809987
    Abstract: A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a riser including a tiltable deck. Another seating system according to the present disclosure includes, among other things, a drive system for moving a riser. The drive system includes a sprocket configured to engage a belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: ROGERS ATHLETIC COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua William Koch, Brian Staten, Todd Alan Swarts, Timothy John Hockemeyer
  • Seating system
    Patent number: 9790698
    Abstract: A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. Further, at least one of the plurality of seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the plurality of seating risers. The powered seating riser includes a belt drive system. Additionally, the plurality of seating risers are adjustable between a lowered position and a raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Rogers Athletic Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua William Koch, Timothy John Hockemeyer, Brian Staten
  • SEATING SYTEM
    Publication number: 20170081868
    Abstract: A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. Further, at least one of the plurality of seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the plurality of seating risers. The powered seating riser includes a belt drive system. Additionally, the plurality of seating risers are adjustable between a lowered position and a raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Joshua William Koch, Timothy John Hockemeyer, Brian Staten
  • Seating system
    Patent number: 9540831
    Abstract: A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. Further, at least one of the plurality of seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the plurality of seating risers. The powered seating riser includes a belt drive system. Additionally, the plurality of seating risers are adjustable between a lowered position and a raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: ROGERS ATHLETIC COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua William Koch, Timothy John Hockemeyer, Brian Staten
  • SEATING SYSTEM WITH TILTABLE DECK AND BELT DRIVE
    Publication number: 20160186454
    Abstract: A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a riser including a tiltable deck. Another seating system according to the present disclosure includes, among other things, a drive system for moving a riser. The drive system includes a sprocket configured to engage a belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua William Koch, Brian Staten, Todd Alan Swarts, Timothy John Hockemeyer
  • Seating system with tiltable deck and belt drive
    Patent number: 9332846
    Abstract: A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a riser including a tiltable deck. Another seating system according to the present disclosure includes, among other things, a drive system for moving a riser. The drive system includes a sprocket configured to engage a belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: ROGERS ATHLETIC COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua William Koch, Brian Staten, Todd Alan Swarts, Timothy John Hockemeyer
  • SEATING SYTEM
    Publication number: 20160024809
    Abstract: A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. Further, at least one of the plurality of seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the plurality of seating risers. The powered seating riser includes a belt drive system. Additionally, the plurality of seating risers are adjustable between a lowered position and a raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua William Koch, Timothy John Hockemeyer, Brian Staten
  • SEATING SYTEM WITH TILTABLE DECK AND BELT DRIVE
    Publication number: 20150121771
    Abstract: A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a riser including a tiltable deck. Another seating system according to the present disclosure includes, among other things, a drive system for moving a riser. The drive system includes a sprocket configured to engage a belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Joshua William Koch, Brian Staten, Todd Alan Swarts, Timothy John Hockemeyer
  • Seating system
    Patent number: 8910451
    Abstract: An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a control pendant. The powered seating riser is drivable in response to said control pendant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: StageRight Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Koch, Brian Staten
  • Seating system
    Patent number: 8800210
    Abstract: An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. At least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser having a drive system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Stageright Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Koch, Brian Staten, Timothy Hockemeyer, Kyle R. Camp
  • Seating system
    Patent number: 8646216
    Abstract: An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a controller operable to drive the powered seating riser to correct a misalignment condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Stageright Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Koch, Brian Staten, Timothy Hockemeyer, Kyle R. Camp
  • SEATING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140020307
    Abstract: An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a control pendant. The powered seating riser is drivable in response to said control pendant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: StageRight Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Koch, Brian Staten
  • Seating system
    Patent number: 8555554
    Abstract: An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a control pendant. The powered seating riser is drivable in response to said control pendant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Stageright Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Koch, Brian Staten
  • SEATING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120317890
    Abstract: An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a control pendant. The powered seating riser is drivable in response to said control pendant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua Koch, Brian Staten
  • SEATING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120304548
    Abstract: An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. At least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser having a drive system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua Koch, Brian Staten, Timothy Hockemeyer, Kyle R. Camp
  • SEATING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120144758
    Abstract: An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a controller operable to drive the powered seating riser to correct a misalignment condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua Koch, Brian Staten, Timothy Hockemeyer, Kyle R. Camp