Patents by Inventor Kristopher Jon SODERSTROM

Kristopher Jon SODERSTROM 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: 20240092128
    Abstract: An articulating tire valve install-removal tool and related methods for use. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool has a body comprising an outer perimeter, an inner recess, a threaded member, a linkage, and a contact member. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool components are connected to each other and secured within the body so one or more components can rotate around one or more axes. Together these components facilitate in the valve being installed and removed perpendicular or generally perpendicular to the valve hole on the wheel. The articulating tire valve stem tool includes a linkage assembly that is attached to the body to facilitate in ensuring the valve is installed and removed with the valve perpendicular to the valve hole in the wheel rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: George Walter Tatum, Graham Kendall Snyder, Mackenzie John Owen Snyder, Scott R. Lakin, Kristopher Jon Soderstrom, Brian Patrick Rigney
  • Patent number: 11919338
    Abstract: An air chuck includes a body and a valve core interface. The body includes output, interface, and input ports. The body defines a first passageway that extends between the output and interface ports. The input port defines a second passageway that is in fluid communication with the first passageway. The valve core interface is slidably coupled with the body and is slidable between extended and retracted positions. The valve core interface includes a shaft and a knob. The shaft includes proximal and distal ends. The distal end is at least partially disposed in the first passageway. The knob is coupled with the proximal end of the shaft. The shaft is rotatably coupled with the body and is selectively rotatable in either tightening or loosening directions via the knob. The distal end of the shaft comprises a grasping feature that is configured to grasp a valve core of a valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: DILL AIR CONTROLS PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Sven A. Soltmann, Brian P. Rigney, Scott R. Lakin, David Milo Hollinger, Graham Kendall Snyder, Kristopher Jon Soderstrom
  • Publication number: 20230235997
    Abstract: The invention is a Mechanical Broadhead with adjustable expansion and related methods for using the mechanical broadhead are disclosed. According to an aspect, a mechanical broadhead includes a body that defines an interior space for holding the blades. The broadhead also includes an expansion adjustment mechanism. The blades each define a protrusion that extends substantially along a length of the body. The rotation of the first blade and the second blade extends in substantially opposing directions. The broadhead also includes a protruding member that prevents reverse rotation. The blade mechanisms comprise a resilient member that engages upon impact for starting rotation of the first and second blades after target penetration. The blade mechanisms comprise a blade tip member that engages after initial rotation for completing rotation. The adjustment feature prevents further rotation of the first and second blade to a desired blade expansion width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon Soderstrom, Nicholas Demetrious Paliouras
  • Publication number: 20220151354
    Abstract: Electronic device cases with tracks for holding accessories and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, an electronic device case includes a body that defines an interior space for holding an electronic device. The case also includes a track attached to a side of the body and comprising first and second rails. The rails each define a protrusion that extends substantially along a length of the track. The protrusion of the first rail and the protrusion of the second rail extend in substantially opposing directions. The case also includes a locking mechanism comprising a resilient member that engages the first and second rails for biasing the first and second rails in a first position for holding an accessory. The resilient member resists movement of the first and second rails to a second position for release or receipt of the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon Soderstrom, Siegfried Lauren
  • Publication number: 20210370415
    Abstract: An air chuck includes a body and a valve core interface. The body includes output, interface, and input ports. The body defines a first passageway that extends between the output and interface ports. The input port defines a second passageway that is in fluid communication with the first passageway. The valve core interface is slidably coupled with the body and is slidable between extended and retracted positions. The valve core interface includes a shaft and a knob. The shaft includes proximal and distal ends. The distal end is at least partially disposed in the first passageway. The knob is coupled with the proximal end of the shaft. The shaft is rotatably coupled with the body and is selectively rotatable in either tightening or loosening directions via the knob. The distal end of the shaft comprises a grasping feature that is configured to grasp a valve core of a valve stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Sven A. Soltmann, Brian P. Rigney, Scott R. Lakin, David Milo Hollinger, Graham Kendall Snyder, Kristopher Jon Soderstrom
  • Publication number: 20210234569
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is generally directed to a device case that provides for removable attachment of one or more accessories. Specifically, the attachment case comprises one or more tracks that allow a variety of accessories to be attached and/or removed as desired by the user. In this way, one or more accessories can be added, removed, oriented, and/or arranged depending on a particular use of the device. Advantageously, each accessory locks into place on the track such that it is fully supported. In this way, one or more accessories can be releasably attached to a device case as desired by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon Soderstrom, Siegfried Lauren
  • Patent number: 10550881
    Abstract: The invention relates to an axle and bearing for a conveyor chain link, such as those used in commercial bakery equipment. The conveyor chain link generally includes at least one roller bearing wheel with a central hole, an axle pin, and a link component with a bore. The axle pin is configured to extend through the hole in the roller bearing wheel and the bore in the link component to attach the at least one roller bearing wheel to the link component. The axle pin includes a medial portion having at least one surface engagement feature configured for anti-spin engagement with the link component. The roller bearing wheel includes at least one engagement feature for anti-spin engagement with the distal end of the axle pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William Watson Lavigno, IV, Kristopher Jon Soderstrom
  • Patent number: 10533634
    Abstract: The invention relates to an axle and bearing for a conveyor chain link, such as those used in commercial bakery equipment. The conveyor chain link generally includes at least one roller bearing wheel with a central hole, an axle pin, and a link component with a bore. The axle pin is configured to extend through the hole in the roller bearing wheel and the bore in the link component to attach the at least one roller bearing wheel to the link component. The axle pin includes a medial portion having at least one surface engagement feature configured for anti-spin engagement with the link component. The roller bearing wheel includes at least one engagement feature for anti-spin engagement with the distal end of the axle pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William Watson Lavigno, IV, Kristopher Jon Soderstrom
  • Patent number: 10494185
    Abstract: An adjustable magnetic grid assembly is provided in a conveyor system. The magnetic grid assembly eliminates wear and tear on metal pans placed on the grid and transported through the conveyor system. Locations of magnets in the magnetic grid assembly are adjustable to accommodate metal pans of different sizes and configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon Soderstrom, Chi Chung
  • Patent number: 10077157
    Abstract: In a conveyor belt system, a static dissipative sprocket constructed of a static dissipative plastic material creates a path of conveyance for dissipating static electricity between a conveyor belt and a grounded drive shaft. The static dissipative sprocket includes an attachment collar incorporated into the sprocket as a single unitary component. The static dissipative sprocket can include a set screw and metal insert to assist in the transfer of static electricity from the static dissipative sprocket to the drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon Soderstrom, Chi Chung, William Watson Lavigno, IV
  • Publication number: 20180259037
    Abstract: The invention relates to an axle and bearing for a conveyor chain link, such as those used in commercial bakery equipment. The conveyor chain link generally includes at least one roller bearing wheel with a central hole, an axle pin, and a link component with a bore. The axle pin is configured to extend through the hole in the roller bearing wheel and the bore in the link component to attach the at least one roller bearing wheel to the link component. The axle pin includes a medial portion having at least one surface engagement feature configured for anti-spin engagement with the link component. The roller bearing wheel includes at least one engagement feature for anti-spin engagement with the distal end of the axle pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William Watson LAVIGNO, IV, Kristopher Jon SODERSTROM
  • Publication number: 20180031033
    Abstract: The invention relates to an axle and bearing for a conveyor chain link, such as those used in commercial bakery equipment. The conveyor chain link generally includes at least one roller bearing wheel with a central hole, an axle pin, and a link component with a bore. The axle pin is configured to extend through the hole in the roller bearing wheel and the bore in the link component to attach the at least one roller bearing wheel to the link component. The axle pin includes a medial portion having at least one surface engagement feature configured for anti-spin engagement with the link component. The roller bearing wheel includes at least one engagement feature for anti-spin engagement with the distal end of the axle pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William Watson LAVIGNO, IV, Kristopher Jon SODERSTROM
  • Publication number: 20170073166
    Abstract: In a conveyor belt system, a static dissipative sprocket constructed of a static dissipative plastic material creates a path of conveyance for dissipating static electricity between a conveyor belt and a grounded drive shaft. The static dissipative sprocket includes an attachment collar incorporated into the sprocket as a single unitary component. The static dissipative sprocket can include a set screw and metal insert to assist in the transfer of static electricity from the static dissipative sprocket to the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: BAKING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon SODERSTROM, Chi CHUNG, William Watson LAVIGNO, IV
  • Publication number: 20170073165
    Abstract: An adjustable magnetic grid assembly is provided in a conveyor system. The magnetic grid assembly eliminates wear and tear on metal pans placed on the grid and transported through the conveyor system. Locations of magnets in the magnetic grid assembly are adjustable to accommodate metal pans of different sizes and configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: BAKING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon SODERSTROM, Chi CHUNG