Patents by Inventor John Stack
John Stack 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: 11590391Abstract: A method for exercising muscles in an ankle, foot, and/or leg of a user includes positioning a foot of a user onto a first body of an exercise device. The first body is spaced away from a second body of the device and pivotably connected to the second body of the device at a pivot axis. The pivot axis is adjacent to a central portion of the first body. The method includes rotating the first body about the pivot axis, with the foot, against a first resistive force. Rotating the first body includes subjecting the foot to a first motion. The method includes positioning the foot onto the second body. The method includes rotating the second body about the pivot axis, with the foot, against a second resistive force. Rotating the second body includes subjecting the foot to a second motion, the second motion being different than the first motion.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: TS MEDICAL LLCInventors: Mary Anne Tarkington, David G. Matsuura, Jacob A. Moebius, Louis John Stack
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Patent number: 11351417Abstract: A method of exercising includes positioning a foot of a user onto a pedal of an exercise device. The pedal is pivotably connected to a pair of supports forming a triangular base and has a neutral position relative to a pivot axis of the device. The method includes applying a first force to the pedal to rotate the pedal about the pivot axis in a first direction, toward a first support. The method includes resisting movement of the pedal toward the first support with a resistance mechanism of the device. The method includes applying a second force to the pedal to rotate the pedal about the pivot axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction, toward a second support and away from the first support. The method includes resisting movement of the pedal toward the second support with the resistance mechanism of the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: TS MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Mary Anne Tarkington, David G. Matsuura, Jacob A. Moebius, Louis John Stack, Scott Michael Cline, Donald C. Meves, Emily Kathryn Stokes
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Publication number: 20220118311Abstract: A method for exercising muscles in an ankle, foot, and/or leg of a user includes positioning a foot of a user onto a first body of an exercise device. The first body is spaced away from a second body of the device and pivotably connected to the second body of the device at a pivot axis. The pivot axis is adjacent to a central portion of the first body. The method includes rotating the first body about the pivot axis, with the foot, against a first resistive force. Rotating the first body includes subjecting the foot to a first motion. The method includes positioning the foot onto the second body. The method includes rotating the second body about the pivot axis, with the foot, against a second resistive force. Rotating the second body includes subjecting the foot to a second motion, the second motion being different than the first motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: TS MEDICAL LLCInventors: Mary Anne TARKINGTON, David G. MATSUURA, Jacob A. MOEBIUS, Louis John STACK
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Patent number: 11207559Abstract: A portable exercise device includes a first body and a second body. The exercise device also includes a support structure pivotably connecting the first and second bodies. The support structure is configured to move between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The device also includes a resistance mechanism configured to resist movement of the first and second bodies toward one another when the support structure is in the engaged position. When the support structure is in the engaged position, the first body is positioned substantially parallel to the second body such that in a first open, in-use configuration of the device, the first body has a first neutral position relative to a pivot axis and in a second open, in-use configuration of the device, the second body has a second neutral position relative to the pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: TS MEDICAL LLCInventors: Mary Anne Tarkington, David G. Matsuura, Jacob A. Moebius, Louis John Stack
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Publication number: 20210038943Abstract: A method of exercising includes positioning a foot of a user onto a pedal of an exercise device. The pedal is pivotably connected to a pair of supports forming a triangular base and has a neutral position relative to a pivot axis of the device. The method includes applying a first force to the pedal to rotate the pedal about the pivot axis in a first direction, toward a first support. The method includes resisting movement of the pedal toward the first support with a resistance mechanism of the device. The method includes applying a second force to the pedal to rotate the pedal about the pivot axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction, toward a second support and away from the first support. The method includes resisting movement of the pedal toward the second support with the resistance mechanism of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: TS MEDICAL LLCInventors: Mary Anne TARKINGTON, David G. MATSUURA, Jacob A. MOEBIUS, Louis John STACK, Scott Michael CLINE, Donald C. MEVES, Emily Kathryn STOKES
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Patent number: 10702740Abstract: A portable exercise device includes a pedal pivotably connected to a pair of supports. The pedal has a neutral position relative to a pivot axis. The pedal is configured to rotate about the pivot axis in a first direction toward one support and in a second direction, opposite the first direction, toward the other support. The exercise device also includes a resistance mechanism configured to exert a force on the pedal about the pivot axis in a direction opposite to the respective direction of rotation of the pedal about the pivot axis. The device is movable between an open, in-use configuration, where the pedal is disposed in the neutral position to receive a foot of a user and the pair of supports together form a triangular base, and a closed configuration, where the pair of supports are flush against the pedal.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: TS MEDICAL LLCInventors: Mary Anne Tarkington, David G. Matsuura, Jacob A. Moebius, Louis John Stack, Scott Michael Cline, Donald C. Meves, Emily Kathryn Stokes
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Publication number: 20200086170Abstract: A portable exercise device includes a first body and a second body. The exercise device also includes a support structure pivotably connecting the first and second bodies. The support structure is configured to move between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The device also includes a resistance mechanism configured to resist movement of the first and second bodies toward one another when the support structure is in the engaged position. When the support structure is in the engaged position, the first body is positioned substantially parallel to the second body such that in a first open, in-use configuration of the device, the first body has a first neutral position relative to a pivot axis and in a second open, in-use configuration of the device, the second body has a second neutral position relative to the pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: TS MEDICAL LLCInventors: Mary Anne TARKINGTON, David G. MATSUURA, Jacob A. MOEBIUS, Louis John STACK
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Publication number: 20200086172Abstract: A portable exercise device includes a pedal pivotably connected to a pair of supports. The pedal has a neutral position relative to a pivot axis. The pedal is configured to rotate about the pivot axis in a first direction toward one support and in a second direction, opposite the first direction, toward the other support. The exercise device also includes a resistance mechanism configured to exert a force on the pedal about the pivot axis in a direction opposite to the respective direction of rotation of the pedal about the pivot axis. The device is movable between an open, in-use configuration, where the pedal is disposed in the neutral position to receive a foot of a user and the pair of supports together form a triangular base, and a closed configuration, where the pair of supports are flush against the pedal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: TS MEDICAL LLCInventors: Mary Anne TARKINGTON, David G. MATSUURA, Jacob A. MOEBIUS, Louis John STACK, Scott Michael CLINE, Donald C. MEVES, Emily Kathryn STOKES
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Patent number: 9987518Abstract: A balancing board is disclosed with a base and an elongated deck including a top surface; longitudinal and central lateral axes; and a bottom surface, which includes at the central lateral axis a center post mounting mechanism. The base's bottom side rests on a support surface. The base's top side has a top surface and is rotatable with respect to the bottom side at a rotational bearing. A center post is fixed at its bottom end to and extends upwards from the base's top surface, and has at its top end a pair of roller posts extending laterally and horizontally from the center post at opposing sides. Each roller post rotationally mounts a roller, extended downwardly from the roller post, below the center post's top end. The center post mounting mechanism engages with and aligns each roller with the central lateral axis on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Inventors: Louis John Stack, Tynan Louis Stack
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Patent number: 8668506Abstract: A charging receptacle having a barrel and a base configured to facilitate interconnecting electrical elements of a cordset with a vehicle charging system. The barrel may be configured to facilitate alignment of the electrical elements and the base may be configured to facilitate mounting the charger receptacle to a vehicle or other device having a system reliant on electrical energy provided through the cordset.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John Stack, John F. Nathan, Slobodan Pavlovic
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Publication number: 20120276782Abstract: A charging receptacle having a barrel and a base configured to facilitate interconnecting electrical elements of a cordset with a vehicle charging system. The barrel may be configured to facilitate alignment of the electrical elements and the base may be configured to facilitate mounting the charger receptacle to a vehicle or other device having a system reliant on electrical energy provided through the cordset.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John Stack, John F. Nathan, Slobodan Pavlovic
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Patent number: 8222549Abstract: An electronic input control assembly adjusts to the shape of a receiving assembly. The input control assembly includes an input control module and an actuator module. The actuator module has one or more actuators that are manually activated by a user. Advantageously, the input control module and the actuator module are moveably attached in a manner allowing relative motion which facilitates alignment when the input control assembly is placed within a receiving assembly. A garage door opener utilizes this adjustable design. A method of assembly the input control assembly is described.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John Burca, Frank Buccinna, Bruce Pierik, John Stack
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Patent number: 7357647Abstract: An assembly for controlling a device. The assembly includes a circuit board and a carrier. The carrier includes a first portion having a flexible arm and a second portion extending at an angle from the first portion. The circuit board extends between and is disposed adjacent to the first and second portions.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John E. McConnell, John Stack, Jason Summerford, Mary Trombley
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Patent number: 7334441Abstract: A starter assembly for a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be coupled to a vehicle ignition system. A carrier has a key opening and is movably mounted within the housing. A latch is movably mounted to the carrier and is movable between a first latch position and a second latch position. An electronic key is provided to be received in the key opening of the carrier. The key has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The first end includes a first end wall. The first end wall has an opening defining an axially extending cavity therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Robert Amundson, Mark G. Feldman, Roberto Tomassi, John Stack
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Patent number: 7336162Abstract: A tire pressure sensor assembly is provided for use with a wheel rim including a valve hole. The sensor assembly including a metal valve stem element having a stem base, a stem body, a stem cap end, and an inner stem chamber. A lower sensor housing is rigidly over-molded onto the stem base and forms a sensor storage chamber. A tire pressure sensor element is mounted therein. An outer rubber seal is over-molded onto the stem body and includes an inner retention portion, an outer retention portion, and a retention groove configured to allow the metal valve stem element to be press-fit and retained into the valve hole. A plurality of vent holes are formed spaced around an outer perimeter of the stem base to allow universal orientation within the valve hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John Stack, Christopher J. Darr, Frank Buccinna
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Publication number: 20070209914Abstract: An electronic input control assembly adjusts to the shape of a receiving assembly. The input control assembly includes an input control module and an actuator module. The actuator module has one or more actuators that are manually activated by a user. Advantageously, the input control module and the actuator module are moveably attached in a manner allowing relative motion which facilitates alignment when the input control assembly is placed within a receiving assembly. A garage door opener utilizes this adjustable design. A method of assembly the input control assembly is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John Burca, Frank Buccinna, Bruce Pierik, John Stack
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Publication number: 20070205950Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a plurality of antennas for use in wireless communication. A ganging member is provided for ganging the plurality of antennas in a substantially fixed relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John McConnell, John Stack, John Nantz, Jeffrey Battistella
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Publication number: 20070139178Abstract: A tire pressure sensor assembly is provided for use with a wheel rim including a valve hole. The sensor assembly including a metal valve stem element having a stem base, a stem body, a stem cap end, and an inner stem chamber. A lower sensor housing is rigidly over-molded onto the stem base and forms a sensor storage chamber. A tire pressure sensor element is mounted therein. An outer rubber seal is over-molded onto the stem body and includes an inner retention portion, an outer retention portion, and a retention groove configured to allow the metal valve stem element to be press-fit and retained into the valve hole. A plurality of vent holes are formed spaced around an outer perimeter of the stem base to allow universal orientation within the valve hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John Stack, Christopher Darr, Frank Buccinna
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Publication number: 20070108859Abstract: The present invention contemplates to power adjustable seats in vehicles that include a seat motors assembly having snap together features to secure one or more metal motor housings between housing end caps. The snap together features have portions that elastically deform and snap back into position to secure the assembly together, while allowing for easy disassembly for servicing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: John Stack, Pawel Sleboda, Valerie Jennings, Chadi Shaya, Brian Scigiel
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Patent number: 7168749Abstract: A movable panel assembly for a vehicle includes a console mounted within the interior of a vehicle. A panel is movably mounted relative to the console. The panel has at least one electrical component mounted thereon. A flexible cable electrically connects the at least one component to a system of the vehicle. A retractor is movably mounted on the assembly. Movement of the retractor is induced by movement of the panel relative to the console, such that the flexible cable is guided by the retractor as the panel moves, so that the position of the flexible cable is controlled within the movable panel assembly in relation to the position of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Robert M. Schmidt, John Stack