Patents by Inventor Robert A. Dykema

Robert A. Dykema 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: 9388036
    Abstract: A container retaining system for a filler having an upstand portion, a container retaining assembly and a suspension assembly. The retaining assembly including a plate member having an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one opening extends through the plate member which is spaced apart from an outer portion extending outwardly sufficient so as to be capable of interfacing with a filler valve of a filler. The suspension assembly includes at least one strut tower. The strut tower extends through the at least one opening of the plate member. A biasing member biasing the plate member relative to the strut tower and the upstand portion in a first resting orientation. Overcoming the biasing member rotates the plate member relative to the upstand portion and the at least one strut tower. The plate member is configured to pivot relative to the strut tower into a deflected orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Fogg Filler Company
    Inventors: Michael Fogg, Larry Rillema, Robert Dykema
  • Publication number: 20160122176
    Abstract: A container retaining system for a filler having an upstand portion, a container retaining assembly and a suspension assembly. The retaining assembly including a plate member having an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one opening extends through the plate member which is spaced apart from an outer portion extending outwardly sufficient so as to be capable of interfacing with a filler valve of a filler. The suspension assembly includes at least one strut tower. The strut tower extends through the at least one opening of the plate member. A biasing member biasing the plate member relative to the strut tower and the upstand portion in a first resting orientation. Overcoming the biasing member rotates the plate member relative to the upstand portion and the at least one strut tower. The plate member is configured to pivot relative to the strut tower into a deflected orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Fogg, Larry Rillema, Robert Dykema
  • Patent number: 9120665
    Abstract: A container retaining system comprising an upstand portion, a container retaining assembly, a suspension assembly. The container retaining assembly is coupled to the upstand portion and has an upper plate with a rear edge and a lower plate with an outer portion. The lower plate is positioned below the upper plate and rotatably coupled therewith. The outer portion extends outwardly to be capable of interfacing with a filler valve and/or container. The suspension assembly extends between the upstand portion and the upper plate, and includes a biasing member configured to bias the lower plate toward the upper plate. A downward force on the lower plate sufficient to overcome the biasing member directs the lower plate to rotate about the upper plate proximate a rear edge of the upper plate. A stopper associated with the lower plate defines the end of rotation of the lower plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Fogg Filler Company
    Inventors: Michael Fogg, Larry Rillema, Robert Dykema
  • Patent number: 8382148
    Abstract: A high-strength skateboard deck includes an elongated body having opposite ends, opposite sides, an upper side and a lower side, the lower side including a plurality of embossments therein that form corresponding bumps extending upwardly from the upper side, improving gripability of the upper side of the skateboard deck, improving the strength in the skateboard deck, reducing fatigue in the skateboard deck, and reducing the coefficient of friction of the lower side of the skateboard deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Robert A. Dykema
  • Patent number: 8292319
    Abstract: A high-strength skateboard deck includes an elongated body having opposite ends, opposite sides, an upper side and a lower side, the lower side including a plurality of embossments therein, improving the strength in the skateboard deck, reducing fatigue in the skateboard deck, and reducing the coefficient of friction of the lower side of the skateboard deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Robert A. Dykema
  • Publication number: 20100164194
    Abstract: A high-strength skateboard deck includes an elongated body having opposite ends, opposite sides, an upper side and a lower side, the lower side including a plurality of embossments therein that form corresponding bumps extending upwardly from the upper side, improving gripability of the upper side of the skateboard deck, improving the strength in the skateboard deck, reducing fatigue in the skateboard deck, and reducing the coefficient of friction of the lower side of the skateboard deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Robert A. Dykema
  • Publication number: 20100148462
    Abstract: A high-strength skateboard deck includes an elongated body having opposite ends, opposite sides, an upper side and a lower side, the lower side including a plurality of embossments therein, improving the strength in the skateboard deck, reducing fatigue in the skateboard deck, and reducing the coefficient of friction of the lower side of the skateboard deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Robert A. Dykema
  • Patent number: 7669879
    Abstract: A high-strength skateboard deck includes an elongated body having opposite ends, opposite sides, an upper side and a lower side, the lower side including a plurality of embossments therein, improving the strength in the skateboard deck, reducing fatigue in the skateboard deck, and reducing the coefficient of friction of the lower side of the skateboard deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventor: Robert A. Dykema
  • Publication number: 20080217879
    Abstract: A high-strength skateboard deck includes an elongated body having opposite ends, opposite sides, an upper side and a lower side, the lower side including a plurality of embossments therein, improving the strength in the skateboard deck, reducing fatigue in the skateboard deck, and reducing the coefficient of friction of the lower side of the skateboard deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Robert A. Dykema
  • Patent number: 4848781
    Abstract: A snow board comprises a runner and a support deck pivotally supported on and above the runner for pivoting about a longitudinal axis thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventors: Robert A. Dykema, Stanley A. Pleskunas