Patents Assigned to Niche, Inc.
  • Canopy umbrella with improved control
    Patent number: 10765186
    Abstract: An umbrella having a quick release finial and a quick release cam cleat assembly is provided. The quick release finial includes a ball plunger assembly and a lever arm for applying force to release the ball plunger. The quick release cam cleat assembly includes a pivotable cam cleat and a pivotable gravity lock rocker arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Niche Inc.
    Inventors: Roland Letendre, Charles Taylor
  • Linear line brake
    Patent number: 9630817
    Abstract: A frictional rope brake that is adjustable to control the rate of descent for it given cargo weight and disengage from the cargo once the cargo has contacted its drop zone is provided. The frictional rope brake includes a braided cage, an inlet collar, an outlet tunnel, and an adjustable tensioner for adjusting frictional forces applied to the rope by the braided cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Niche, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E Vogt