Patents by Inventor Christopher Robert Carlson
Christopher Robert Carlson 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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Patent number: 7712614Abstract: An adapter includes a first arm and a second arm that is pivotably connected to the first arm. A first portion of the first and second arms cooperate to form a contour which generally matches a contour of a portion of a bicycle frame. A second portion of the first and second arms are constructed to engage one another such that, during a clamping process, the adapter engages the bicycle frame with a desired gripping pressure. Preferably, the gripping pressure is less than a pressure that would crush or otherwise deform the frame of the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Trek Bicycle CorporationInventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Tyler Jay Pilger, Jeffrey Scott Small
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Publication number: 20080272264Abstract: An adapter includes a first arm and a second arm that is pivotably connected to the first arm. A first portion of the first and second arms cooperate to form a contour which generally matches a contour of a portion of a bicycle frame. A second portion of the first and second arms are constructed to engage one another such that, during a clamping process, the adapter engages the bicycle frame with a desired gripping pressure. Preferably, the gripping pressure is less than a pressure that would crush or otherwise deform the frame of the bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Tyler Jay Pilger, Jeffrey Scott Small
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Publication number: 20050031209Abstract: An embossing system for use in parchment craft creation comprising a base having a plurality of posts positioned on the outer portion thereof. One or more primary templates include a plurality of shapes formed therein and are used for embossing several features of an image. A small detail template and a stippling template are used separate from the one or more templates to create various intricate and complex designs on parchment paper or similar materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Marie Browning, Christopher Robert Carlson, Jamieson Foght, Robert Cornell
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Patent number: 6708413Abstract: An envelope or package cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The envelope cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template having the opening that is the shape of an unfolded envelope. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly which are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. A rigid collar of the retainer is configured to operatively engage at least one of a periphery and the edge of the opening of the template thereby enabling the blade to cut a shape in the cutting material which assimilates the shape of an unfolded envelope.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Alterra Holdings CorporationInventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, William J. Schulz, Jamieson A. Foght
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Publication number: 20040035011Abstract: A measuring instrument comprising a frame and a plurality of measurement indicia. A power source is positioned inside a portion of the frame with a light source operatively connected to the power source. When a user presses down upon the frame, the light source is actuated, sending light throughout the frame and illuminating the measurement indicia, providing improved visibility for a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Applicant: Alterra Holdings CorporationInventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Robert William Cornell, Jason Wolf, Kevin Leigh Imhoff
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Patent number: 6643936Abstract: A hand held rotary cutter comprising a first handle including a head at one end thereof for receiving a blade and a second handle pivotally connected to the first handle. The second handle includes a rotating member at one end thereof. The rotating member rotates into and out of alignment with the head of the first handle to guard the blade. A spring biases the first and second handles to an open position, and a latch is mounted on one of the first and second handles and movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The latch is engageable with a member on the other of the first and second handles. When the latch is in the unlocked position, the first handle and the second handle are fixed in position relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Alterra Holdings CorporationInventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, William J. Schulz
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Publication number: 20030131483Abstract: A hand held rotary cutter comprising a first handle including a head at one end thereof for receiving a blade and a second handle pivotally connected to the first handle. The second handle includes a rotating member at one end thereof. The rotating member rotates into and out of alignment with the head of the first handle to guard the blade. A spring biases the first and second handles to an open position, and a latch is mounted on one of the first and second handles and movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The latch is engageable with a member on the other of the first and second handles. When the latch is in the unlocked position, the first handle and the second handle are fixed in position relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, William J. Schulz
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Publication number: 20030118689Abstract: An embossing system comprising a base having a plurality of posts positioned on the outer portion thereof. A lower template includes a plurality of shapes formed therein and a plurality of regions on the outer portion thereof for alignment with the posts. A textured plate is positioned between the base and lower template, and an upper template includes a plurality of regions on the outer portion thereof for alignment with the posts and the regions of the lower template. A plurality of shapes are formed on the upper template. The shapes on the upper template align with the shapes of the lower template when the posts and the regions of the upper template and lower template are in alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Jamieson A. Foght, Robert W. Cornell
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Patent number: 6553676Abstract: A protractor comprising a frame and a lever arm coupled thereto. The frame includes a first substantially straight edge and an elongate track adjacent to the first edge. The lever arm includes a second substantially straight edge and a channel which mateably engages the track of the frame. The channel/track combination couples the lever arm to the frame and permits the lever arm to rotate about an axis substantially orthogonal to the first and second edges. The first and second edges intersect at a point allowing a user to describe an angle between the two edges.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Alterra Holdings CorporationInventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Cory R. Boudreau, David E. Barnard, Ryan W. Rindy, Sheldon Roberts
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Publication number: 20020124423Abstract: An envelope or package cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The envelope cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template having the opening that is the shape of an unfolded envelope. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly which are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. A rigid collar of the retainer is configured to operatively engage at least one of a periphery and the edge of the opening of the template thereby enabling the blade to cut a shape in the cutting material which assimilates the shape of an unfolded envelope.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, William J. Schulz, Jamieson A. Foght
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Patent number: D503324Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Alterra Holdings CorporationInventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Mark A. McLean
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Patent number: D505054Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Alterra Holdings CorporationInventors: Mark A. McLean, Jason Wolf, Christopher Robert Carlson
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Patent number: D446707Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Alterra Holdings CorporationInventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Cory R. Boudreau, David Franchino, Ryan W. Rindy, David E. Barnard
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Patent number: D447068Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Alterra Holdings CorporationInventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Cory R. Boudreau, David E. Barnard, Ryan W. Rindy
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Patent number: D513577Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Alterra Holdings CorporationInventors: Mark A. McLean, Jason Wolf, Christopher Robert Carlson