Patents Assigned to 180s, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20200008979
    Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame and a fabric member. The frame has an ear portion and a band portion. The ear portion of the frame includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the ear portion defines an interior portion of an opening. The second side of the ear portion defines an exterior portion of the opening. The fabric member includes at least its own ear portion coupled to the ear portion of the frame. The ear portion of the fabric member covers the interior portion of the opening in substantially its entirety and covers less than an entirety of the exterior portion of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. LE GETTE, David L. REEB, Alan S. TIPP, Justin Saul WERNER
  • Patent number: 10111781
    Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame and a fabric member. The frame has an ear portion and a band portion. The ear portion of the frame includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the ear portion defines an interior portion of an opening. The second side of the ear portion defines an exterior portion of the opening. The fabric member includes at least its own ear portion coupled to the ear portion of the frame. The ear portion of the fabric member covers the interior portion of the opening in substantially its entirety and covers less than an entirety of the exterior portion of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp, Justin Saul Werner
  • Publication number: 20160184137
    Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame disposed within a cavity of a shell. The frame includes a band portion and an ear portion. The ear portion includes an inner side disposed adjacent a head of a user when the ear warmer is worn by a user. In one embodiment, the ear portion is curved toward the inner side of the ear portion. In one embodiment, the ear portion is configured to flex when the ear warmer is disposed on a head of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. LE GETTE, David L. REEB, Alan S. TIPP
  • Patent number: 9259355
    Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame and a fabric member. The frame has an ear portion and a band portion. The ear portion of the frame includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the ear portion defines an interior portion of an opening. The second side of the ear portion defines an exterior portion of the opening. The fabric member includes at least its own ear portion coupled to the ear portion of the frame. The ear portion of the fabric member covers the interior portion of the opening in substantially its entirety and covers less than an entirety of the exterior portion of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp, Justin Saul Werner
  • Patent number: 9241517
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first curved band portion and a second curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. The first curved band portion defines a passageway between the first end and the second end of the first curved band portion. The passageway has a first opening. The second curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. A motion-restraint portion is proximate to the first end of the second curved band portion. The first end of the second curved band portion is insertable into the first opening of the passageway of the first curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a range of motion within the passageway of the second curved band portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Bavetta, Paul Kay, Brian E. Le Gette, Gary F. Prokop, Steve Remy
  • Publication number: 20150327599
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a glove, an illumination assembly partially disposed in a finger portion of the glove, and an actuator removably disposed in a portion of the glove. A housing of the illumination assembly includes a flange with a portion disposed in a region of the glove between the finger portion and a thumb portion and a mounting portion at least partially disposed within an aperture defined by the finger portion and coupled to an illumination member of the illumination assembly. The flange coupling the housing to the glove to retain the mounting portion in a substantially fixed orientation within the aperture and to space the illumination member a non-zero distance from an exterior surface of the glove. The actuator transitionable between a first configuration in which electric power is withheld from the illumination member and a second configuration in which electric power is delivered to the illumination member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Bouza, Shawn Pinamonti, Spencer Barrett Stevens
  • Patent number: 9132038
    Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame disposed within a cavity of a shell. The frame includes a band portion and an ear portion. The ear portion includes an inner side disposed adjacent a head of a user when the ear warmer is worn by a user. In one embodiment, the ear portion is curved toward the inner side of the ear portion. In one embodiment, the ear portion is configured to flex when the ear warmer is disposed on a head of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
  • Patent number: 9066829
    Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame and a fabric member. The frame has an ear portion and a band portion. The ear portion of the frame includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the ear portion defines an interior portion of an opening. The second side of the ear portion defines an exterior portion of the opening. The fabric member includes at least its own ear portion coupled to the ear portion of the frame. The ear portion of the fabric member covers the interior portion of the opening in substantially its entirety and covers less than an entirety of the exterior portion of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp, Justin Saul Werner
  • Patent number: 9022909
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to an adaptive, multi-functional exercise device. In one embodiment, the exercise device includes a split carriage formed of separate carriage platforms that may optionally be used in a unified mode, in which the carriage platforms move in unison, or in a split mode, in which the carriages move independently. The device also includes at least one set of ropes that are tied to the carriage platforms such that they translate the resistance of the carriage platforms when manually manipulated. The device further includes split hand and/or foot rests that may be adjusted in multiple directions depending on the demands of the particular exercise in practice. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Reform 180, Inc.
    Inventors: Maria Joanna Kermath, Gregg Luconi
  • Patent number: 9003567
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to a hand covering. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand covering with tactility features. The tactility features of the hand covering enable the wearer of the hand covering to have improved dexterity and tactility while wearing the hand covering and performing various tasks. In one embodiment, the hand covering includes a conductive member that can be used with an interface of an electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Drosihn
  • Publication number: 20150059056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew ISOM, Brian E. Le GETTE, Alan TIPP, Justin Saul WERNER, Ronald L. WILSON, II
  • Patent number: 8861768
    Abstract: A frame has an interior side and an exterior side. The frame is configured to extend around the back of a user's head. A first membrane is coupled to at least a portion of the interior side of the frame. In one embodiment, a second membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The first membrane and the second membrane define a receptacle and an opening that communicates with the receptacle. In one embodiment, a speaker is disposed in the receptacle. A first electrical wire has a first end electrically coupled to the speaker and a second end including a connector. The connector can be disposed proximate to the opening of the receptacle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to a second electrical wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
  • Publication number: 20140150165
    Abstract: An ear warmer includes a frame with a first band and a second band coupled to the frame. The first band includes a first ear portion coupled thereto. The second band includes a second ear portion coupled thereto. The first band and the second band can be adjusted relative to each other to adjust the overall length of the band and the distance between the first ear portion and the second ear portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: 180s, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian E. Le Gette
  • Patent number: 8713714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Isom, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Publication number: 20140100089
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to an adaptive, multi-functional exercise device. In one embodiment, the exercise device includes a split carriage formed of separate carriage platforms that may optionally be used in a unified mode, in which the carriage platforms move in unison, or in a split mode, in which the carriages move independently. The device also includes at least one set of ropes that are tied to the carriage platforms such that they translate the resistance of the carriage platforms when manually manipulated. The device further includes split hand and/or foot rests that may be adjusted in multiple directions depending on the demands of the particular exercise in practice. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Reform 180, Inc.
    Inventors: Maria Joanna Kermath, Gregg Luconi
  • Publication number: 20140007317
    Abstract: Various embodiments of ear protection devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ear protection device can include a frame. The frame can include several components, some of which are configured to move relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: 180s, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan TIPP
  • Patent number: 8443466
    Abstract: Various embodiments of ear protection devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ear protection device can include a band and ear frame portions. The ear frame portions can include several components, some of which are configured to move relative to each other. The ear frame portions are coupled to the band portion. The band portion is configured to be disposed around the back of a user's head and/or neck. In other embodiments, the frame and fabric components can vary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Tipp
  • Patent number: 8438666
    Abstract: An ear warmer includes a frame with a first band and a second band coupled to the frame. The first band includes a first ear portion coupled thereto. The second band includes a second ear portion coupled thereto. The first band and the second band can be adjusted relative to each other to adjust the overall length of the band and the distance between the first ear portion and the second ear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Edward Le Gette
  • Patent number: 8325961
    Abstract: A frame has an interior side and an exterior side. The frame is configured to extend around the back of a user's head. A first membrane is coupled to at least a portion of the interior side of the frame. In one embodiment, a second membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The first membrane and the second membrane define a receptacle and an opening that communicates with the receptacle. In one embodiment, a speaker is disposed in the receptacle. A first electrical wire has a first end electrically coupled to the speaker and a second end including a connector. The connector can be disposed proximate to the opening of the receptacle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to a second electrical wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
  • Patent number: 8132542
    Abstract: A device for application on an animal for deterring the animal from wound licking is provided. The device includes a flexible first layer of material and a deterrent composition in contact with the flexible first layer of material. A layer of adhesive is connected with the flexible first layer of material, and a second layer of material is connected with the layer of adhesive opposite the flexible first layer of material. A method for deterring an animal from licking a wound is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Discoveries 180 Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Stampe, Kay C. Stampe