Patents by Inventor David Haugen

David Haugen 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).

  • Publication number: 20240091084
    Abstract: A shower/commode wheeled chair adapted to be locatable over a commode, the shower/commode wheeled chair comprising a frame, a seat support portion, a front portion extending downwardly from the seat support portion, a back support, a shower/commode seat, wheels and a footrest coupled to the front portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jeff Gunderson, Trevor Andrew Bartz, Matthew Haugen, David Schon, Wesley Lee Ovre, Mark Joseph Schmitt, David Paul Scott
  • Publication number: 20240065906
    Abstract: A stander device with improvements to facilitate and/or make more convenient the adjustment and/or repositioning of various elements of the stander device for sizing and comfort of a patient/user, as well as making the folding, storage, and transportation thereof more convenient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey Vernon Schmidt, Terrence Ziemek, Trevor Andrew Bartz, Matthew Haugen, Mark Joseph Schmitt, David Paul Scott
  • Patent number: 11566682
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, David Haugen
  • Publication number: 20200309231
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, David Haugen
  • Patent number: 10697515
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, David Haugen
  • Publication number: 20170167563
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, David Haugen
  • Patent number: 9599182
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, David Haugen
  • Patent number: 8974009
    Abstract: An axle for removably retaining a wheel on a vehicle. The axle comprises a rotary-type connector at a first end thereof; a cam assembly operatively connected to the second end, the cam assembly including a cam having an axis of rotation; a lever operatively connected to a second end of the axle, said lever being rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the cam, between an open position in which the axle is removable from and mountable on the vehicle and a closed position in which the axle is retained on the vehicle; and a cam assembly operatively connected to the second end; and a lever stop ensuring that an angle of maximum rotation for the lever from the closed position is less than 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Laird, Mario Galasso, William Becker, David Haugen
  • Patent number: 8925933
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for regulating the function of a suspension system are disclosed herein. Suspension characteristics often contribute to the efficiency of a suspended system. Depending on the desired operating parameters of the suspended system, it may be desirable to alter the functional characteristics of the suspension from time to time in order to maintain or increase efficiency. The suspension hereof may be selectively locked into a substantially rigid configuration, and the damping fluid may be phase separated and/or cooled to increase damping rate during use (or offset rate degradation). The suspension hereof may generate power usable to achieve any or all of the foregoing or to be stored for use elsewhere in the suspended system or beyond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventor: David Haugen
  • Publication number: 20140262653
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, David Haugen
  • Publication number: 20140212302
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, David Haugen
  • Publication number: 20140159379
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for regulating the function of a suspension system are disclosed herein. Suspension characteristics often contribute to the efficiency of a suspended system. Depending on the desired operating parameters of the suspended system, it may be desirable to alter the functional characteristics of the suspension from time to time in order to maintain or increase efficiency. The suspension hereof may be selectively locked into a substantially rigid configuration, and the damping fluid may be phase separated and/or cooled to increase damping rate during use (or offset rate degradation). The suspension hereof may generate power usable to achieve any or all of the foregoing or to be stored for use elsewhere in the suspended system or beyond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: David Haugen
  • Patent number: 8672096
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, David Haugen
  • Publication number: 20130154209
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for regulating the function of a suspension system are disclosed herein. Suspension characteristics often contribute to the efficiency of a suspended system. Depending on the desired operating parameters of the suspended system, it may be desirable to alter the functional characteristics of the suspension from time to time in order to maintain or increase efficiency. The suspension hereof may be selectively locked into a substantially rigid configuration, and the damping fluid may be phase separated and/or cooled to increase damping rate during use (or offset rate degradation). The suspension hereof may generate power usable to achieve any or all of the foregoing or to be stored for use elsewhere in the suspended system or beyond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: David Haugen
  • Publication number: 20120256475
    Abstract: An axle for removably retaining a wheel on a vehicle. The axle comprises a rotary-type connector at a first end thereof; a cam assembly operatively connected to the second end, the cam assembly including a cam having an axis of rotation; a lever operatively connected to a second end of the axle, said lever being rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the cam, between an open position in which the axle is removable from and mountable on the vehicle and a closed position in which the axle is retained on the vehicle; and a cam assembly operatively connected to the second end; and a lever stop ensuring that an angle of maximum rotation for the lever from the closed position is less than 180 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew Laird, Mario Galasso, William Becker, David Haugen
  • Patent number: 8226172
    Abstract: An axle for removably retaining a wheel on a vehicle. The axle comprises a rotary-type connector at a first end thereof; a cam assembly operatively connected to the second end, the cam assembly including a cam having an axis of rotation; a lever operatively connected to a second end of the axle, said lever being rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the cam, between an open position in which the axle is removable from and mountable on the vehicle and a closed position in which the axle is retained on the vehicle; and a cam assembly operatively connected to the second end; and a lever stop ensuring that an angle of maximum rotation for the lever from the closed position is less than 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Incorporated
    Inventors: Andrew Laird, Mario Galasso, William Becker, David Haugen
  • Publication number: 20100225081
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for lubricating suspension seals by pumping fluid to the seals using a compression or rebound action of a suspension component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, David Haugen
  • Patent number: 7690432
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for utilizing a downhole deployment valve (DDV) to isolate a pressure in a portion of a bore are disclosed. The DDV system can include fail safe features such as selectively extendable attenuation members for decreasing a falling object's impact, a normally open back-up valve member for actuation upon failure of a primary valve member, or a locking member to lock a valve member closed and enable disposal of a shock attenuating material on the valve member. Actuation of the DDV system can be electrically operated and can be self contained to operate automatically downhole without requiring control lines to the surface. Additionally, the actuation of the DDV can be based on a pressure supplied to an annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Noske, David J. Brunnert, David Pavel, Ramkumar K. Bansal, David Haugen, Mike A. Luke
  • Publication number: 20090315295
    Abstract: An axle for removably retaining a wheel on a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew Laird, Mario Galasso, William Becker, David Haugen
  • Publication number: 20090236807
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to methods and apparatus for use in vehicle suspension. Particular embodiments of the invention relate to methods and apparatus useful for variable spring rate and/or variable damping rate vehicle suspension. In one embodiment, a shock absorber for a vehicle includes a gas spring having first and second gas chambers. The first chamber is utilized during a first travel portion of the shock absorber and the first and second chambers are both utilized during a second portion of travel. The shock absorber further includes a fluid isolated damper for regulating the speed of travel throughout both portions of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Dennis K. Wootten, Robert C. Fox, David Haugen