Patents by Inventor Joel Switzer

Joel Switzer 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).

  • Patent number: 10195537
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for a toy race track. Preferred embodiments of the present invention operate in conjunction with a vehicle affixed to a track, wherein the track is supported in relation to at least one fixed surface via a plurality of support structures. In one embodiment, the track comprises a plurality of flexible sections, allowing a user to construct a track resembling a rollercoaster, having steep curves, upside-down portions, etc. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a plurality rollers that can be used to both affix the vehicle to the track and propel the vehicle along the track. By affixing the vehicle to the track, the vehicle is prevented from leaving the track during extreme situations (e.g., steep curves, upside-down portions, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Streamline Design, LLC
    Inventors: David Yakos, Joel Switzer
  • Patent number: 9943445
    Abstract: A device for stabilizing impaled objects in the human body, the device having a first and a second component each of which is comprised of a generally T-shaped support plate that is adhered to a generally T-shaped foam pad. Each component has a lower section and a base section. The support plate comprises a bend line between the tower section and the base section and a channel along each outside edge of that portion of the support, plate that comprises the tower section. The foam pad comprises a slit along each, outside edge of that portion of the foam pad that comprises the tower section. First and second fastening straps are bonded between the support plates and foam pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan Burke, Joel Switzer, Stephen Sanford, David Yakos
  • Patent number: 9859656
    Abstract: The present invention is generally related to an apparatus for use with an electrical outlet to improve electrical device fit and more particularly related to an apparatus for providing a tighter fit for electrical power blades of the plug portion of an electric powered device within a standard electrical outlet so as to prevent the electrical power blades from slipping out of the electrical outlet during use of the electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Snug Plug LLC
    Inventors: Salim Mitri, Joel Switzer
  • Patent number: 9808665
    Abstract: A portable exercise device with a cylindrical and elongated main shaft and a plurality of central components that fit over the main shaft. Both ends of the main shaft are releasably attached handles. Each of the handles comprises a grip section that is cylindrical in shape and overlies a handle support. The grip section of each of the handles is releasably attached to the handle support, and the handle supports are releasably attached to the main shaft. Longitudinal axes of the main shaft and handles are collinear. Each of the handles comprises an attachment member that extends from a distal end of the handle and forms an arc. An inner circumference of the attachment member is circular except for a flat portion that is equal in width to the flat portion of the handle support. The handle attachment members are configured to releasably attach to the handle supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Eternal Evolution LLC
    Inventors: Chance Michael Demarais, Stephen Sanford, Kirk Turner, David Yakos, Joel Switzer
  • Publication number: 20170302025
    Abstract: The present invention is generally related to an apparatus for use with an electrical outlet to improve electrical device fit and more particularly related to an apparatus for providing a tighter fit for electrical power blades of the plug portion of an electric powered device within a standard electrical outlet so as to prevent the electrical power blades from slipping out of the electrical outlet during use of the electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Snug Plug LLC
    Inventors: Salim Mitri, Joel Switzer
  • Publication number: 20170216735
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for a toy race track. Preferred embodiments of the present invention operate in conjunction with a vehicle affixed to a track, wherein the track is supported in relation to at least one fixed surface via a plurality of support structures. In one embodiment, the track comprises a plurality of flexible sections, allowing a user to construct a track resembling a rollercoaster, having steep curves, upside-down portions, etc. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a plurality rollers that can be used to both affix the vehicle to the track and propel the vehicle along the track. By affixing the vehicle to the track, the vehicle is prevented from leaving the track during extreme situations (e.g., steep curves, upside-down portions, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: David Yakos, Joel Switzer
  • Publication number: 20170087026
    Abstract: A device for stabilizing impaled objects in the human body, the device having a first and a second component each of which is comprised of a generally T-shaped support plate that is adhered to a generally T-shaped foam pad. Each component has a lower section and a base section. The support plate comprises a bend line between the tower section and the base section and a channel along each outside edge of that portion of the support, plate that comprises the tower section. The foam pad comprises a slit along each, outside edge of that portion of the foam pad that comprises the tower section. First and second fastening straps are bonded between the support plates and foam pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan Burke, Joel Switzer, Stephen Sanford, David Yakos