Patents by Inventor Truls Kristian Brataas

Truls Kristian Brataas 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: 11980268
    Abstract: A bicycle bag for storage and transport of a bicycle, the bag comprising a protective frame which comprises a rigid longitudinal bottom frame, a substantially vertical front and rear frame extending upwards from the longitudinal ends of the bottom frame, and a detachable top frame extending between upper ends of the front and rear frames. The frame defines a protective cavity arranged to accommodate the bicycle, and further comprises a bicycle support for fastening of the bicycle to the bottom frame, and a flexible cover configured to enclose the protective frame. The vertical frame parts are hinged to be folded when collapsing the bag for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: DB Equipment AS
    Inventors: Henrik J. S. Kax, Truls Kristian Brataas
  • Publication number: 20240132183
    Abstract: A bag for carrying sports equipment includes an upper wall, a bottom wall, and a side panel extending between the upper wall and bottom wall to form an enclosure for containing the sports equipment, wherein the upper wall is removably coupled to the side panel along at least a part of its perimeter to provide access to the enclosure; a first strengthening rib comprising a first rib section extending laterally across the upper wall, a second non-foldable rib section extending across the side panel on a first side of the bag, a third non-foldable rib section extending laterally across the bottom wall, and a fourth non-foldable rib section extending across the side panel on a second side of the bag opposite the first side, wherein the rib sections are arranged to abut each other such that they completely surround the enclosure: at least one foldable region adjacent the first strengthening rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Truls Kristian Brataas, Henrik J. S. Kax
  • Publication number: 20230309669
    Abstract: An adjustable bag for sports equipment includes a plurality of laterally extending folding regions provided on a first area of a surface of the bag adjacent one end A reinforcing panel is provided between each adjacent pair of folding regions such that the bag is more flexible at the folding regions and folds preferentially there.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Truls Kristian Brataas, Henrik J. S. Kax
  • Publication number: 20210000234
    Abstract: A bicycle bag for storage and transport of a bicycle, the bag comprising a protective frame which comprises a rigid longitudinal bottom frame, a substantially vertical front and rear frame extending upwards from the longitudinal ends of the bottom frame, and a detachable top frame extending between upper ends of the front and rear frames. The frame defines a protective cavity arranged to accommodate the bicycle, and further comprises a bicycle support for fastening of the bicycle to the bottom frame, and a flexible cover configured to enclose the protective frame. The vertical frame parts are hinged to be folded when collapsing the bag for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Henrik J.S. Kax, Truls Kristian Brataas
  • Publication number: 20160192749
    Abstract: An accessory bag includes a bottom wall, a front wall and a back wall. The wall is made of flexible material. A pair of side walls extends between the front wall and back wall. A first pair of connection rails extends along the front wall. A second pair of connection rails extends along the back wall. A connection handle includes a first end and a second end. A first connector on the first end is configured to cooperate with the first pair of pair of connection rails. A second connector on the second end is configured to cooperate with the second pair of connection rails. In addition, the connection handle includes a handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: DB EQUIPMENT AS
    Inventor: Truls Kristian BRATAAS
  • Patent number: 9315298
    Abstract: An accessory bag includes a bottom wall, a front wall and a back wall. The wall is made of flexible material. A pair of side walls extends between the front wall and back wall. A first pair of connection rails extends along the front wall. A second pair of connection rails extends along the back wall. A connection handle includes a first end and a second end. A first connector on the first end is configured to cooperate with the first pair of pair of connection rails. A second connector on the second end is configured to cooperate with the second pair of connection rails. In addition, the connection handle includes a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: DB EQUIPMENT AS
    Inventor: Truls Kristian Brataas
  • Publication number: 20140212071
    Abstract: An accessory bag includes a bottom wall, a front wall and a back wall. The wall is made of flexible material. A pair of side walls extends between the front wall and back wall. A first pair of connection rails extends along the front wall. A second pair of connection rails extends along the back wall. A connection handle includes a first end and a second end. A first connector on the first end is configured to cooperate with the first pair of pair of connection rails. A second connector on the second end is configured to cooperate with the second pair of connection rails. In addition, the connection handle includes a handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: DB EQUIPMENT AS
    Inventor: Truls Kristian Brataas
  • Patent number: D963331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Truls Kristian Brataas
  • Patent number: D990875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventors: Truls Kristian Brataas, Henrik Kax