Patents by Inventor Mark Feenstra

Mark Feenstra 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: 20110281248
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, software and/or tool for assisting users in meeting a goal. Each time an activity is undertaken, the user logs this occurrence. The method comprises determining the number of times the activity is undertaken in the cycle time period, and an indicator 100 updated to reflect whether the user is on track to achieving their goal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Aliveware Limited
    Inventors: Mark Feenstra, Alden Gannon
  • Publication number: 20080110898
    Abstract: A non-disassembling partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions may be made by folding over a partition blank and securing a foam portion of the folded partition blank to itself. The foam may be heated before being cooled under pressure to secure opposed plies the partition together. The partition assembly is held together by a floor parent welded to the intersecting partitions. The floor has a lower outer skin and a foam layer to which the partitions are parent welded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Judson Bradford, Calvin Nyeboer, Mark Feenstra
  • Publication number: 20080017309
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a non-disassembling partition assembly (100) comprises providing a partition matrix (10a) made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions (12a, 14a). The partitions (12a, 14a) may be made by folding over a partition blank (66) and securing a foam portion (38) of the folded partition blank (66) to itself. The foam (38) may be heated before being cooled under pressure to secure opposed plies (32,34) of the partition together. The partition assembly (100) is held together by a floor (102) parent welded to the intersecting partitions (12a, 14a). The floor (102) has a lower outer skin (108) and a foam layer (106) to which the partitions (12a, 14a) are parent welded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Judson Bradford, Calvin Nyeboer, Mark Feenstra
  • Publication number: 20060249416
    Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a collapsible body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the collapsible body, and a plurality of support members extending between the tracks. Sliders are located at the ends of flexible supports, the sliders being slidable in the tracks to move the support members. The support members support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Judson Bradford, Mark Feenstra
  • Publication number: 20060249514
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support members extending between the tracks. Sliders are located at the ends of tubular supports, the sliders being slidable in the tracks to move the support members. The support members support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Donald Bazany, Judson Bradford, Timothy Bublitz, Brian Dobrinski, Mark Feenstra, Calvin Nyeboer
  • Publication number: 20060249415
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support members supported by the tracks. Rollers are located at the ends of the support members which roll in the tracks to move the support members. The support members have product receptacles whereby products may be suspended between adjacent support members, portions of the products residing in the product receptacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Calvin Nyeboer, Mark Feenstra
  • Publication number: 20060157489
    Abstract: A non-disassembling partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions may be made by folding over a partition blank and securing a foam portion of the folded partition blank to itself. The foam may be heated before being cooled under pressure to secure opposed plies of the partition together. The partition assembly is held together by a floor parent welded to the intersecting partitions. The floor has a lower outer skin and a foam layer to which the partitions are parent welded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Judson Bradford, Calvin Nyeboer, Mark Feenstra