Patents by Inventor Ryan A. Frederick

Ryan A. Frederick 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: 20240156215
    Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a spool system that can be engaged or disengaged from a driveshaft through the use of a cam device. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening, incremental loosening and full loosening of the tensile element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Ryan Frederick, Clayton Lindsay, Austin J. Orland, Andrew A. Owings
  • Publication number: 20240140566
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for installation of an offshore platform for supporting equipment installations is provided. The apparatus includes a platform configured to support offshore equipment supported by a structure such as a modular column assembly. The modular column assembly can be comprised of main barrel joint bundles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Oil States Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Craig Masson, Jonathan Frederick Jury, Garry Robert Stephen, Ryan Aldus, Kirsten McNeill, Adnan Hossain, John Shanks
  • Publication number: 20240074540
    Abstract: An article of footwear can. Include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Holli Pheil, Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings, Ryan Frederick, Austin Palmer, Michael Ciuffo, Steven H. Walker
  • Patent number: 11844402
    Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a spool system that can be engaged or disengaged from a driveshaft through the use of a cam device. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening, incremental loosening and full loosening of the tensile element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Ryan Frederick, Clayton Lindsay, Austin J. Orand, Andrew A. Owings
  • Patent number: 11751635
    Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Holli Pheil, Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings, Ryan Frederick, Austin Palmer, Michael Ciuffo, Steven H. Walker
  • Publication number: 20220366904
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a first user input comprising a wake word associated with an assistant xbot from a first client system, setting the assistant xbot into a listening mode, wherein a continuous non-visual feedback is provided via the first client system while the assistant xbot is in the listening mode, receiving a second user input comprising a user utterance from the first client system while the assistant xbot is in the listening mode, determining the second user input has ended based on a completion of the user utterance, and setting the assistant xbot into an inactive mode, wherein the non-visual feedback is discontinued via the first client system while the assistant xbot is in the inactive mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Leif Haven Martinson, David Levison, Heath William Black, Ryan Frederick Stewart, Tara Ramanan, Samuel Steele Noertker
  • Patent number: 11383393
    Abstract: A multiple suction cup apparatus for lifting an object includes the capability of exchanging a large and small suction cup. At least one interlock enables the large or small suction cup to be deployed. The interlocks include passive interlocks, such as ball detents and conventional magnets, and active interlocks, such as a twist lock and electronic actuated magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James O'Connor, Ennio Claretti, Ryan Frederick Anderson
  • Publication number: 20220053873
    Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Holli Pheil, Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings, Ryan Frederick, Austin Palmer, Michael Ciuffo, Steven H. Walker
  • Publication number: 20220000221
    Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a spool system that can be engaged or disengaged from a driveshaft through the use of a cam device. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening incremental loosening and full loosening of the tensile element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Ryan Frederick, Clayton Lindsay, Austin J. Orand, Andrew A. Owings
  • Patent number: 11160328
    Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Holli Pheil, Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings, Ryan Frederick, Austin Palmer, Michael Ciuffo, Steven H. Walker
  • Patent number: 11154119
    Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a spool system that can be engaged or disengaged from a driveshaft through the use of a cam device. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening, incremental loosening and full loosening of the tensile element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Ryan Frederick, Clayton Lindsay, Austin Orand, Andrew A. Owings
  • Publication number: 20210025553
    Abstract: A track lighting and accessory system comprises a body having a first sidewall and a second sidewall, a first channel formed in an inner surface of the first sidewall and a second channel formed in an inner surface of the second sidewall. One or more members are positioned with a first edge portion in the first channel and a second edge portion in the second channel. One or more biasing members are in the second channel engaging the one or more members and biasing the one or more members into the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Electrix, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan A. Frederick, Mark E. Lahner
  • Patent number: 10743620
    Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Holli Pheil, Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings, Ryan Frederick, Austin Palmer, Michael Ciuffo, Steven H. Walker
  • Publication number: 20200245723
    Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Holli Pheil, Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings, Ryan Frederick, Austin Palmer, Michael Ciuffo, Steven H. Walker
  • Publication number: 20200189123
    Abstract: A multiple suction cup apparatus for lifting an object includes the capability of exchanging a large and small suction cup. At least one interlock enables the large or small suction cup to be deployed. The interlocks include passive interlocks, such as ball detents and conventional magnets, and active interlocks, such as a twist lock and electronic actuated magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Michael James O'Connor, Ennio Claretti, Ryan Frederick Anderson
  • Patent number: 10603800
    Abstract: A gripper assembly includes a four bar linkage and one or a pair of carriages the move longitudinally on rails. The linkage includes a means for maintaining the paddles in a mutually parallel orientation, which can be a link or a timing belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ennio Claretti, Ryan Frederick Anderson, Gregory Coleman, Michael James O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20200054096
    Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a spool system that can be engaged or disengaged from a driveshaft through the use of a cam device. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening, incremental loosening and full loosening of the tensile element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Ryan Frederick, Clayton Lindsay, Austin Orand, Andrew A. Owings
  • Patent number: 10500738
    Abstract: A multiple suction cup apparatus for lifting an object includes the capability of exchanging a large and small suction cup. At least one interlock enables the large or small suction cup to be deployed. The interlocks include passive interlocks, such as ball detents and conventional magnets, and active interlocks, such as a twist lock and electronic actuated magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James O'Connor, Ennio Claretti, Ryan Frederick Anderson
  • Publication number: 20190160691
    Abstract: A multiple suction cup apparatus for lifting an object includes the capability of exchanging a large and small suction cup. At least one interlock enables the large or small suction cup to be deployed. The interlocks include passive interlocks, such as ball detents and conventional magnets, and active interlocks, such as a twist lock and electronic actuated magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Michael James O'Connor, Ennio Claretti, Ryan Frederick Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160345681
    Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Holli Pheil, Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings, Ryan Frederick, Austin Palmer, Michael Ciuffo, Steven H. Walker