Patents by Inventor Fred Sklenar

Fred Sklenar 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: 20230321811
    Abstract: An adjustable support device can include a main body; a pin housed within the main body that is vertically adjustable and has external threading; a vertical protrusion that extends from a top face of the main body such that the vertical protrusion extends further upward past the side of the main body; and a wheel cap attached to the top of the main body and having internal threading, wherein the wheel cap and the pin are threadedly engaged. The adjustable support device can include a plug positioned below the main body; and a shoulder screw configured to removably connect the plug to the main body. The shoulder screw can be insertable through the center of the plug and can be configured to threadedly connect to an interior of the main body. The adjustable support device can include a cap grip interconnected with external surfaces of the wheel cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Fred Sklenar
  • Patent number: 11717943
    Abstract: An adjustable support device can include a main body; a pin housed within the main body that is vertically adjustable and has external threading; and a wheel cap attached to the top of the main body and having internal threading, wherein the wheel cap and the pin are threadedly engaged. The adjustable support device can include a plug positioned below the main body; and a shoulder screw configured to removably connect the plug to the main body. The plug can be comprised of a compressible material and can be tapered from its top to its bottom. The shoulder screw can be insertable through the center of the plug, and the shoulder screw can be configured to threadedly connect to an interior of the main body. The adjustable support device can include a cap grip interconnected with external surfaces of the wheel cap; and a lower grip connected to a bottom of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventor: Fred Sklenar
  • Patent number: 11596261
    Abstract: Device and method embodiments discussed herein may be used to enhance a brewing process, extraction process, steeping process or infusing process. Such infusion processes may be used for making coffee, tea, oil, alcohol or any other suitable infused liquid where a user desires to enhance or control such a process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: KINETIC IDEATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mike Sjaastad, Lou Lederer, Fred Sklenar
  • Patent number: 11447169
    Abstract: A push apparatus attachment can include a frame connecter for connecting at two points to a push apparatus frame; a height-adjustment frame pivotally connected to the frame connector; and a pivot assembly structured and configured to be gripped by a user's hands. The pivot assembly can include a swing bar pivotally connected to the height-adjustment frame and a grip bridge having at least two hand grips, one on each end of the grip bridge, the grip bridge being pivotally connected to the swing bar. The various pivot connections enable the device to accommodate users of different heights, enable the pivot assembly to remain parallel to the ground when the height-adjustment frame rotates relative to the frame connector, and enable free movement of the outer ends of the grip bridge in three dimensions to allow for a user to maintain natural running form while pushing the push apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Fred Sklenar
  • Publication number: 20220073121
    Abstract: A push apparatus attachment can include a frame connecter for connecting at two points to a push apparatus frame; a height-adjustment frame pivotally connected to the frame connector; and a pivot assembly structured and configured to be gripped by a user's hands. The pivot assembly can include a swing bar pivotally connected to the height-adjustment frame and a grip bridge having at least two hand grips, one on each end of the grip bridge, the grip bridge being pivotally connected to the swing bar. The various pivot connections enable the device to accommodate users of different heights, enable the pivot assembly to remain parallel to the ground when the height-adjustment frame rotates relative to the frame connector, and enable free movement of the outer ends of the grip bridge in three dimensions to allow for a user to maintain natural running form while pushing the push apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Fred Sklenar
  • Publication number: 20210038016
    Abstract: Device and method embodiments discussed herein may be used to enhance a brewing process, extraction process, steeping process or infusing process. Such infusion processes may be used for making coffee, tea, oil, alcohol or any other suitable infused liquid where a user desires to enhance or control such a process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Mike SJAASTAD, Lou LEDERER, Fred SKLENAR
  • Patent number: 10167108
    Abstract: A shipping crate formed from connected V-shaped corner board sections. The shipping crate includes top and bottom frames each formed from sections of corner board. A series of attachment clips are used to connect the top and bottom frames to corner uprights and one or more cross supports, where the corner uprights and cross supports are formed from sections of corner board. The attachment clip includes a center wall and front and back walls that each combine with the center wall to form first and second receiving cavities. The first and second receiving cavities are each able to receive one leg of a corner board section. A guard wall is formed on the attachment clip and spaced from the back wall to define a connector cavity. The connector cavity receives ends of a series of connectors used to join the corner board sections within the attachment clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Great Northern Corporation
    Inventors: Corey Nugent, Fred Sklenar
  • Publication number: 20180127144
    Abstract: A shipping crate formed from connected V-shaped corner board sections. The shipping crate includes top and bottom frames each formed from sections of corner board. A series of attachment clips are used to connect the top and bottom frames to corner uprights and one or more cross supports, where the corner uprights and cross supports are formed from sections of corner board. The attachment clip includes a center wall and front and back walls that each combine with the center wall to form first and second receiving cavities. The first and second receiving cavities are each able to receive one leg of a corner board section. A guard wall is formed on the attachment clip and spaced from the back wall to define a connector cavity. The connector cavity receives ends of a series of connectors used to join the corner board sections within the attachment clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Great Northern Corporation
    Inventors: Corey Nugent, Fred Sklenar
  • Patent number: D1011072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Fred Sklenar