Patents by Inventor Daniel Lentz
Daniel Lentz 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: 20170210443Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle comprising a motor mounted to a motor mount of the bicycle frame. The motor mount includes a down tube mount coupled to a down tube, a chainstay mount coupled to a chainstay, and a side brace secured to the down tube mount and wrapping around one side of the motor to the chainstay mount. Preferably, when viewed from the side, the side brace extends directly from the down tube mount to the chainstay mount. Preferably, the motor mount further comprises a lower support secured to the down tube mount and wrapped around a bottom of the motor to the chainstay mount. The motor mount can further include an upper support connecting the seat tube mount to the down tube mount. This upper support can include an upper flange secured to the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Jan Talavasek, Vincent Patureau, Marco Sonderegger, Marc Pallure, Brandon Dale Sloan, Joseph Edward Buckley, Daniel Lentz, Jamie Stafford
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Patent number: 9616966Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle comprising a motor mounted to a motor mount of the bicycle frame. The motor mount includes a down tube mount coupled to a down tube, a chainstay mount coupled to a chainstay, and a side brace secured to the down tube mount and wrapping around one side of the motor to the chainstay mount. Preferably, when viewed from the side, the side brace extends directly from the down tube mount to the chainstay mount. Preferably, the motor mount further comprises a lower support secured to the down tube mount and wrapped around a bottom of the motor to the chainstay mount. The motor mount can further include an upper support connecting the seat tube mount to the down tube mount. This upper support can include an upper flange secured to the motor.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Jan Talavasek, Vincent Patureau, Marco Sonderegger, Marc Pallure, Brandon Dale Sloan, Joseph Edward Buckley, Daniel Lentz, Jamie Stafford
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Patent number: 9580141Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle comprising a pivot interface between a battery and a frame. The pivot interface includes a pivot mount defining a recess on one of the frame and the battery, and an eccentric boss on the other of the frame and the battery. The boss has a first boss width that is insertable into the recess when the battery is in a first position, and the boss further has a second boss width larger than the first boss width and creating an interference fit with the recess when the battery is in a second position. At least one of the pivot mount and the boss is resilient in order to accommodate the interference fit. Preferably, the pivot mount is on the frame and the boss is on the battery, and also the pivot mount preferably comprises a resilient material.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Jan Talavasek, Vincent Patureau, Marco Sonderegger, Marc Pallure, Brandon Dale Sloan, Joseph Edward Buckley, Daniel Lentz, Jamie Stafford
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Publication number: 20160375956Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle comprising a pivot interface between a battery and a frame. The pivot interface includes a pivot mount defining a recess on one of the frame and the battery, and an eccentric boss on the other of the frame and the battery. The boss has a first boss width that is insertable into the recess when the battery is in a first position, and the boss further has a second boss width larger than the first boss width and creating an interference fit with the recess when the battery is in a second position. At least one of the pivot mount and the boss is resilient in order to accommodate the interference fit. Preferably, the pivot mount is on the frame and the boss is on the battery, and also the pivot mount preferably comprises a resilient material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Jan Talavasek, Vincent Patureau, Marco Sonderegger, Marc Pallure, Brandon Dale Sloan, Joseph Edward Buckley, Daniel Lentz, Jamie Stafford
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Publication number: 20160375954Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle comprising a motor mounted to a motor mount of the bicycle frame. The motor mount includes a down tube mount coupled to a down tube, a chainstay mount coupled to a chainstay, and a side brace secured to the down tube mount and wrapping around one side of the motor to the chainstay mount. Preferably, when viewed from the side, the side brace extends directly from the down tube mount to the chainstay mount. Preferably, the motor mount further comprises a lower support secured to the down tube mount and wrapped around a bottom of the motor to the chainstay mount. The motor mount can further include an upper support connecting the seat tube mount to the down tube mount. This upper support can include an upper flange secured to the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Jan Talavasek, Vincent Patureau, Marco Sonderegger, Marc Pallure, Brandon Dale Sloan, Joseph Edward Buckley, Daniel Lentz, Jamie Stafford
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Publication number: 20160244867Abstract: A process of incorporating metal in the form of nanoparticles into the surface layer of a polymeric article and the resultant articles are disclosed. The process includes bringing at least a part of the surface of said article in contact with a solvent mixture that contains (a) water, (b) a carrier conforming to R1—[—O—(CH2)n]mOR2 where R1 and R2 independently one from the other denote a radical selected from the group consisting of linear and branched C1-18 alkyl, benzyl, benzoyl, phenyl and H, n is 2 or 3, and m is 1-35, (c) a metal precursor, and optionally (d) a leveling agent, for a time sufficient to enable infusion of at least some of said metal precursor into said article to obtain an article having a treated surface layer; and treating the surface layer with a reducing agent to produce metal in the form of nanoparticles. The inventive articles prepared by the inventive process exhibit advantageous electrical and/or optical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Robert A. Pyles, Ronald C. Hedden, Daniel Lentz
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Publication number: 20150375567Abstract: The present invention provides a spool and tube assembly comprising a spool body having a first spool surface spaced (e.g., including a raised lip) from a second spool surface (e.g., also including a raised lip), and an inner tube wrapped around the first and second spool surfaces of the spool body. Preferably, the spool body includes a stem recess (e.g., formed in the first spool surface) for receiving a valve stem on the inner tube. The second spool surface can include a notch adapted to receive and hole a pump head. In addition, the spool body can include a cutout adapted to receive and hold a pressurized gas cartridge, and a protrusion adapted to receive and hold a tire lever. A strap can be provided for securing the inner tube on the spool body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Daniel Lentz, Brian M. Szykowny
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Patent number: 8794189Abstract: A washing glove includes a sheath designed to be pulled onto the hand and extend along a portion of the forearm, and includes at least one thumb opening for extension of the thumb there through and at least one finger opening at a distal end of the sheath for extension of one or more fingers therethrough. The glove also includes a section of protuberances with openings in-between and around various protuberances for flow of water onto a pet being washed while the pet is scrubbed via the protuberances; and an actuator for selectively actuating flow of the water to and through the openings in the section of protuberances. The section is located in an area for covering a palm of the hand, adjacent the thumb opening, and the actuator is located at a proximal end of the sheath in an area for covering a portion of a forearm.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Season 4, LLCInventors: Kevin James Dahlquist, Thomas James Philpott, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Michael Starkey, Daniel Lentz
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Publication number: 20100237078Abstract: A beverage container comprises a body for containing a liquid, and a cover assembly for permitting drinking of liquids while preventing accidental spillage of same. The cover assembly includes an open state to permit liquid to be poured from the body and a closed state to prevent liquid from being poured from the body. The beverage container permits drinking from all sides of its top and further enables state change (from open to closed) while holding the container with a single hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: Lifetime Brands, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Lentz, Jason Poure
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Publication number: 20090297829Abstract: A process of incorporating metal in the form of nanoparticles into the surface layer of a polymeric article and the resultant articles are disclosed. The process includes bringing at least a part of the surface of said article in contact with a solvent mixture that contains (a) water, (b) a carrier conforming to R1—[—O—(CH2)n]mOR2 where R1 and R2 independently one from the other denote a radical selected from the group consisting of linear and branched C1-8 alkyl, benzyl, benzoyl, phenyl and H, n is 2 or 3, and m is 1-35, (c) a metal precursor, and optionally (d) a leveling agent, for a time sufficient to enable infusion of at least some of said metal precursor into said article to obtain an article having a treated surface layer; and treating the surface layer with a reducing agent to produce metal in the form of nanoparticles. The inventive articles prepared by the inventive process exhibit advantageous electrical and/or optical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: ROBERT A. PYLES, RONALD C. HEDDEN, DANIEL LENTZ
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Publication number: 20090297830Abstract: A process of incorporating metal in the form of nanoparticles into the surface layer of a polymeric article is disclosed. The process includes bringing at least a part of the surface of said article in contact with a solvent mixture that contains (a) water, (b) a carrier conforming to R1—[—O—(CH2)n]mOR2 where R1 and R2 independently one from the other denote a radical selected from the group consisting of linear and branched C1-18 alkyl, benzyl, benzoyl, phenyl and H, n is 2 or 3, and m is 1-35, (c) a metal precursor, and optionally (d) a leveling agent, for a time sufficient to enable infusion of at least some of said metal precursor into said article to obtain an article having a treated surface layer; and treating the surface layer with a reducing agent to produce metal in the form of nanoparticles. Articles prepared by the inventive process exhibit advantageous electrical and/or optical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Robert A. Pyles, Ronald C. Hedden, Daniel Lentz
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Publication number: 20090201460Abstract: This invention relates to temples or end-pieces of temples for eyeglass frames. The temples are disclosed as having a wide variety of electrical and/or electronic components housed therein. Temples and hinges are also disclosed which attach to either the eyeglass frame itself or to the surface of a lens and which break apart from its attachment upon an impact without damage to the temple, the hinge, the frame, or the surface of the lens. A hinge is also disclosed for connecting a temple having a power source to an eyeglass frame and for providing an electrical connection with the frame only when the temple is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Dwight P. Duston, Ian Shakil, Nelson Roos, Charlotte Hanks, Daniel Lentz, Bridget Barry, Elizabeth Groeger, Martin Riofrio
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Publication number: 20080129953Abstract: This invention relates to temples or end-pieces of temples for eyeglass frames. The temples are disclosed as having a wide variety of electrical and/or electronic components housed therein. Temples are also disclosed which attach to the eyeglass frame using magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Dwight P. Duston, Ian Shakil, Nelson Roos, Charlotte Hanks, Daniel Lentz, Bridget Barry, Elizabeth Groeger, Martin Riofrio
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Publication number: 20080106694Abstract: This invention relates to temples or end-pieces of temples for eyeglass frames. The temples are disclosed as having a wide variety of electrical and/or electronic components housed therein. Temples and hinges are also disclosed which attach to either the eyeglass frame itself or to the surface of a lens and which break apart from its attachment upon an impact without damage to the temple, the hinge, the frame, or the surface of the lens. A hinge is also disclosed for connecting a temple having a power source to an eyeglass frame and for providing an electrical connection with the frame only when the temple is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Ronald Blum, William Kokonaski, Dwight Duston, Ian Shakil, Nelson Roos, Charlotte Hanks, Daniel Lentz, Bridget Barry, Elizabeth Groeger, Martin Riofrio
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Publication number: 20080100792Abstract: This invention relates to temples or end-pieces of temples for eyeglass frames. The temples are disclosed as having a wide variety of electrical and/or electronic components housed therein. Temples and hinges are also disclosed which attach to either the eyeglass frame itself or to the surface of a lens and which break apart from its attachment upon an impact without damage to the temple, the hinge, the frame, or the surface of the lens. A hinge is also disclosed for connecting a temple having a power source to an eyeglass frame and for providing an electrical connection with the frame only when the temple is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Ronald Blum, William Kokonaski, Dwight Duston, Ian Shakil, Nelson Roos, Charlotte Hanks, Daniel Lentz, Bridget Barry, Elizabeth Groeger, Martin Riofrio
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Patent number: D553166Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Gerhard Busalt, Joachim Gruetzke, Daniel Lentz, Matthew Ricket
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Patent number: D553167Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Gerhard Busalt, Joachim Gruetzke, Daniel Lentz, Matthew Ricket
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Patent number: D568556Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Joachim Gruetzke, Jacques Helot, James Jenkins, Daniel Lentz, Matthew Ricket, Robert Sachon, Carsten Weber
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Patent number: D580113Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Joachim Grützke, Jacques Helot, James Jenkins, Daniel Lentz, Matthew Ricket, Robert Sachon, Carsten Weber
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Patent number: D604341Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Gerhard Busalt, Joachim Gruetzke, Daniel Lentz, Matthew Ricket