Patents by Inventor Steven Rehkemper
Steven Rehkemper 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: 10293267Abstract: A support structure for a toy character including a base, an expandable housing, a cap assembly, and at least one appendage is provided. The cap assembly includes at least two straps and a band for securing the cap assembly to the expandable housing. The at least one appendage extends from the cap assembly and includes a puncture surface. A rotation mechanism may be mounted to the base and have a receiving aperture sized to receive a portion of the expandable housing and include a lever to direct rotation of the rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism may further include a rotation member having one or more hooks located adjacent the receiving aperture for securing the expandable housing thereto. The rotation member may be removeable from the base to provide access to the one or more hooks.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Steven Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
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Patent number: 10185296Abstract: A control system to locate a motorized entity on a display having an electronic device with a display is provided. The electronic device may include a microphone and an electronic device integrated circuit with a set of entity locating software instructions with a capability to generate and display a sequence of pixels in a location pattern, and to further receive an audio output detection signal from the microphone. The entity may include a speaker and one or more sensors in communication with an entity integrated circuit including a set of entity control software instructions. The one or more sensors may be capable of detecting pixels and to send a pixel detection signal to the entity integrated circuit upon detection thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Michael Kadile, John Peach
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Patent number: 10117510Abstract: A collapsible desk system is provided. The desk system may include first and second elongate members having a common central pivot and being pivotal relative to one another in a scissor-like manner. A seat may be attached to one of the elongate members. A support member may be cooperable with the elongate members to selectively retain the elongate members in one or more orientations. A desk top may be pivotally attached to a column. The members, seat, column, and desk top may be arranged with one another to transition between at least a collapsed and an expanded position. A knee support may be mounted to one of the elongate members. The desk top may define a side face having a groove extending about at least a portion of a perimeter of the desk top and the groove may be sized to receive a first fastener tab of an accessory.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: The Edge Desk System, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Marc J. Rosenberg, Jeffrey M. Jones
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Patent number: 9931580Abstract: An illustrative toy vehicle is provided having a two-section chassis and a pivot mechanism rotatably attaching the two sections. The vehicle has the ability to move in multiple orientations and execute movements including a side rollover movement where the pivot mechanism assists in directing the vehicle to roll over from a first orientation to a second orientation about a central axis. A modified wheel design further assists in facilitating movements including the rollover movement. The vehicle may perform movements without user control where the vehicle responds to external factors, such as objects or terrain or the vehicle may use control systems such as radio or remote control with a transmitter/receiver pair, on vehicle switches or sensors utilizing interactive preprogrammed content.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Steven Rehkemper, Jeffrey Rehkemper, Jeremy Posner
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Publication number: 20180008901Abstract: A support structure for a toy character including a base, an expandable housing, a cap assembly, and at least one appendage is provided. The cap assembly includes at least two straps and a band for securing the cap assembly to the expandable housing. The at least one appendage extends from the cap assembly and includes a puncture surface. A rotation mechanism may be mounted to the base and have a receiving aperture sized to receive a portion of the expandable housing and include a lever to direct rotation of the rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism may further include a rotation member having one or more hooks located adjacent the receiving aperture for securing the expandable housing thereto. The rotation member may be removeable from the base to provide access to the one or more hooks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: Rehco, LLCInventors: Steven Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
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Publication number: 20170318956Abstract: A collapsible desk system including a first and second elongate members, a seat, a diagonal support member, a column, a pivot assembly, and a desk top is provided. The first and second elongate members have a common central pivot, and are pivotal relative to one another in a scissor-like manner. Each elongate member has a support member for resting on an underlying surface and an end. The seat is attached to the end of the first elongate member. The diagonal support member is cooperable with the first and second elongate members to selectively retain the elongate members in one or more crossed orientations. The column has upper and lower ends. The lower end is pivotally attached to the end of the second elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: The Edge Desk System, LLCInventors: Jeffrey REHKEMPER, Steven REHKEMPER, Marc J. ROSENBERG, Jeffrey M. JONES
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Patent number: 9766610Abstract: An illustrative application control system is provided having an entity and an electronic device with a display. The control system includes software operating instructions to direct movement of the entity and to direct display operation to interact with the entity. The entity may have the capability to move when positioned on the display and to detect pixels and pixel arrangements on the display. The electronic device may include the capability to generate and display the pixels and pixel arrangements in subsequent locations on the display to trigger entity responses. The software operating instructions may include content such as audio output and/or performance instructions to facilitate interaction between the entity and electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Michael Kadile, John Peach
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Publication number: 20170251803Abstract: A collapsible desk system is provided. The desk system may include first and second elongate members having a common central pivot and being pivotal relative to one another in a scissor-like manner. A seat may be attached to one of the elongate members. A support member may be cooperable with the elongate members to selectively retain the elongate members in one or more orientations. A desk top may be pivotally attached to a column. The members, seat, column, and desk top may be arranged with one another to transition between at least a collapsed and an expanded position. A knee support may be mounted to one of the elongate members. The desk top may define a side face having a groove extending about at least a portion of a perimeter of the desk top and the groove may be sized to receive a first fastener tab of an accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: THE EDGE DESK SYSTEM, LLCInventors: Jeffrey REHKEMPER, Steven REHKEMPER, Marc J. ROSENBERG, Jeffrey M. JONES
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Publication number: 20170246536Abstract: A control system to locate a motorized entity on a display having an electronic device with a display is provided. The electronic device may include a microphone and an electronic device integrated circuit with a set of entity locating software instructions with a capability to generate and display a sequence of pixels in a location pattern, and to further receive an audio output detection signal from the microphone. The entity may include a speaker and one or more sensors in communication with an entity integrated circuit including a set of entity control software instructions. The one or more sensors may be capable of detecting pixels and to send a pixel detection signal to the entity integrated circuit upon detection thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Michael Kadile, John Peach
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Patent number: 9636594Abstract: A toy character is provided including a body supporting an eye assembly. The eye assembly may include a base, a plate and three or more segments connecting the base and plate. The three or more segments may define two cavities therebetween. Two light emitting sources may each be arranged with the base and oriented within their respective cavities such that activation of the light emitting sources directs light output toward the plate. The plate may include two regions corresponding to the two cavities which may illuminate when the respective light emitting sources are activated. The toy character may include two eye assemblies. The toy character may include a control system configured to direct operation of the light emitting sources. The control system may direct illumination sequences according to software instructions included within the control system.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Steven Rehkemper, Jeffrey Rehkemper, Jackson Wilson
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Patent number: 9636597Abstract: A toy character includes a body, a first propeller assembly, a second propeller assembly, and a motor. The body extends in a longitudinal direction and has a longitudinal axis. The first propeller assembly is mounted to the body to rotate in a first direction about the longitudinal axis and positioned at a mid-portion of the body. The second propeller assembly is mounted to the body to rotate in a second direction about the longitudinal axis and spaced apart from the first propeller assembly. The second propeller assembly is mechanically linked to the first propeller assembly for counter-rotation in the second direction when the first propeller assembly rotates in the first direction. The motor is in communication with the first and second propeller assemblies to drive rotations in the first direction and the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, John Peach, Ana Sessler
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Patent number: 9610515Abstract: A system is provided having a launch mechanism with an energy generation capability and a capability to launch toy entities such as surface based entities and flying entities. The launch mechanism may include multiple orientations and configurations to facilitate launch sequences for the toy entities. The energy generation capability may include a handle, a trigger and a rack extending from the trigger capable of charging a gear box. The launch mechanism may also include a capability to transfer energy from the gear box to the toy entity. The system may also be used with game play to launch the flying entities and then utilize an upper portion of the launch mechanism to catch the flying entities.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Steven Rehkemper, Michael Kadile
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Patent number: 9579553Abstract: A device for launching and catching an object is provided. The device may include a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a channel therebetween. A propulsion mechanism may be housed within the body and include a motor. The propulsion mechanism may receive an object traveling at a first speed within the channel and from the inlet and to adjust the speed of the object to a second speed enroute to the outlet such that the object is launched into the air. A receiving funnel defined by the body may catch the object as the object descends such that the object is directed back into the inlet. A method of playing a catch game is also provided which may include one or more devices for launching and catching an object.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Steven Rehkemper, John L. Peach, Jeremy Posner
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Publication number: 20160367904Abstract: An assembly to spin a toy entity includes a body, a flywheel, a first input for rotation, a clutch, and a first pin. The flywheel is mounted for rotation within the body. The first input for rotation is mounted to the body and in communication with the flywheel. The clutch is arranged with the body for engagement to transfer energy between the body and flywheel. The first pin is arranged with the body for the toy entity to spin thereupon when the flywheel is energized and the clutch is engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
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Patent number: 9457285Abstract: A toy assembly is provided which may include a chassis defining a cavity therein, a flywheel mounted for rotation to the chassis within the cavity, a first transfer gear secured to a central portion of the flywheel and sized to mesh with a gear rack, and a clutch secured to the first transfer gear to frictionally engage the chassis and flywheel. The toy assembly may also include a housing secured to the chassis and defining a channel aligned with the first transfer gear to receive the gear rack and a spin shaft mounted to the chassis for translation between at least two positions to selectively raise at least a portion of the chassis up off of a surface therebelow. An input for rotation may have a charge wheel and be in communication with the flywheel.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
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Publication number: 20160220918Abstract: A toy character includes a body, a first propeller assembly, a second propeller assembly, and a motor. The body extends in a longitudinal direction and has a longitudinal axis. The first propeller assembly is mounted to the body to rotate in a first direction about the longitudinal axis and positioned at a mid-portion of the body. The second propeller assembly is mounted to the body to rotate in a second direction about the longitudinal axis and spaced apart from the first propeller assembly. The second propeller assembly is mechanically linked to the first propeller assembly for counter-rotation in the second direction when the first propeller assembly rotates in the first direction. The motor is in communication with the first and second propeller assemblies to drive rotations in the first direction and the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, John Peach, Ana Sessler
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Patent number: 9358474Abstract: A flying toy figure is provided which may include a doll body extending in a longitudinal direction and may have a longitudinal axis which is substantially vertical. A first propeller assembly may be mounted to rotate in a first direction about the longitudinal axis of the doll body and may be positioned longitudinally along a mid-portion of the doll body. A second propeller assembly mechanically linked to the first propeller assembly may be mounted to rotate in a second direction about the longitudinal axis of the doll body and is positioned below the first propeller assembly. A rechargeable power source may be in communication with a motor to drive the first and second propeller assemblies. One or more sensors may be included with the figure to detect a surface external to the doll body and may be configured to provide a surface detection signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, John Peach, Ana Sessler
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Patent number: 9352242Abstract: An illustrative toy vehicle is provided having a two-section chassis and a pivot mechanism rotatably attaching the two sections. The vehicle has the ability to move in multiple orientations and execute movements including a side rollover movement where the pivot mechanism assists in directing the vehicle to roll over from a first orientation to a second orientation about a central axis. A modified wheel design further assists in facilitating movements including the rollover movement. The vehicle may perform movements without user control where the vehicle responds to external factors, such as objects or terrain or the vehicle may use control systems such as radio or remote control with a transmitter/receiver pair, on vehicle switches or sensors utilizing interactive preprogrammed content.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Rehco, LLCInventors: Steven Rehkemper, Jeffrey Rehkemper, Jeremy Posner
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Patent number: D803589Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: The Edge Desk LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Marc Rosenberg, Jeffrey Jones
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Patent number: D834340Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: The Edge Desk LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Marc Rosenberg, Jeffrey Jones