Patents Assigned to Gray Matter Holdings, LLC
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Patent number: 6698827Abstract: A support including a frame having a tension member coupled to the frame is disclosed. The frame has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The tension member is disposable in a first position to provide support for an arm of a user and a second position to be carried on a shoulder of the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
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Patent number: 6644475Abstract: A multi-purpose bag is disclosed which includes an inflatable member integrated therewith such that the bag may be used as both a carrying device and a cushioning device. The bag is provided a pocket on at least one side thereof which pocket is configured to removably hold the inflatable member. The inflatable member is useful as a pillow both when held inside of the pocket and when attached to a chair or other device outside of the pocket. A receptacle configured to hold a beverage container is optionally provided adjacent the pocket enabling easy access by the bag user.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings LLCInventors: Ronald L. Wilson, II, Alan Tipp, Brian E. Le Gette, Matthew Eliot Isom
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Patent number: 6634040Abstract: A collapsible apparatus includes a frame member being formed from a flexible twistable material, a first membrane and a second membrane, and a cushion. The second membrane is removably attachable to the first membrane.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian E. Le Gette, James Ashley Waring
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Patent number: 6595227Abstract: A shade including a frame member being formed from a flexible twistable material and a membrane is disclosed. The shade includes an adjustable tension strap coupled to two ends of the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
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Patent number: 6519793Abstract: A collapsible apparatus is provided that includes a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. A sleeve is configured to receive the frame and to define an opening within at least a portion of the closed loop. An attachment mechanism is coupled substantially about the periphery of the sleeve. A fabric member is removably coupled to the sleeve such that it is easily removed. A method of making mats according to an embodiment of the invention includes cutting fabric members from a first sheet of material, cutting body membranes from a second sheet of material such that the amount of excess material from the second sheet of material between adjacent body membranes is minimized, and attaching one of the body membranes to one of the fabric members.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings LLCInventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Justin S. Werner, Alan Tipp, Ronald L. Wilson, II, Matthew Laine
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Patent number: 6502247Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a set of membranes and a frame. The set of membranes collectively defines an outer perimeter. The set of membranes is attached along the outer perimeter to define an attachment portion. The attachment portion is entirely disposed within an interior of the set of membranes. The frame is disposed within the interior of the set of membranes.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings LLCInventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, Justin Saul Werner
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Patent number: 6502248Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a set of membranes and a frame. The set of membranes collectively defines an outer perimeter. The set of membranes is attached along the outer perimeter to define an attachment portion. The attachment portion is entirely disposed within an interior of the set of membranes. The frame is disposed within the interior of the set of membranes.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings LLCInventors: Brian Edward LeGette, Justin Saul Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
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Patent number: 6499146Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings LLCInventors: Dean Bavetta, Paul Kay, Brian E. Le Gette, Gary F. Prokop, Steve Remy
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Patent number: 6485344Abstract: A collapsible flotation device has an uncollapsed configuration and a collapsed configuration. The device includes a spring which is forced to coil in upon itself by folding to achieve the collapsed configuration of the device and which is biased towards the uncoiled configuration. The spring is located along the perimeter of the device in a pocket formed along the perimeter of a panel of flexible material or on the external perimeter of the device. Also located within the pocket are one or more inflation chambers which are inflated to provide buoyancy. Additional or alternate pockets which include inflatable chambers may be located in the central portion of the flexible panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventor: David A. Arias
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Patent number: 6478038Abstract: A screen includes a collapsible frame member having an arcuate member, and a strut member extending from the arcuate member such that a substantially three legged structure is formed. A covering extends between opposite sides of the arcuate member around the strut member.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, Justin Saul Werner
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Patent number: 6343391Abstract: A towel-mat includes a frame member being formed from a flexible twistable material, a first membrane and a second membrane. The first membrane has a perimeter portion to which a frame member is attached. The second membrane has a perimeter portion. The second membrane is removably attachable to the first membrane.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian E. Le Gette, James Ashley Waring
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Patent number: 6332223Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a set of membranes and a frame. The set of membranes collectively defines an outer perimeter. The set of membranes is attached along the outer perimeter to define an attachment portion. The attachment portion is entirely disposed within an interior of the set of membranes. The frame is disposed within the interior of the set of membranes.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, Justin Saul Werner
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Patent number: D449193Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2001Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings,LLCInventors: Brian E. Le Gette, James Ashley Waring
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Patent number: D458792Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2001Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Justin S. Werner, Alan Tipp, Ronald L. Wilson, II, Matthew Laine
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Patent number: D459135Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Matthew Laine, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin S. Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
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Patent number: D459934Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2001Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Tai Hoon Kim Matlin, James Ashley Waring, Ronald L. Wilson, II
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Patent number: D461488Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Nestor M. Benavides, Matthew Laine, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin S. Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
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Patent number: D461836Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Nestor M. Benavides, Matthew Laine, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin S. Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
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Patent number: D463700Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2001Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Tai Hoon Kim Matlin, James Ashley Waring, Ronald L. Wilson, II
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Patent number: D473584Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Nestor M. Benavides, Matthew Laine, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin S. Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II