Patents Assigned to Novara, LC
  • MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100253469
    Abstract: A user-operated system for interactive vehicle door opening and closing. The system detects vehicle position (gravity) and external force (such as wind) and provides an assistive force in effortlessly opening or closing the door. In some embodiments, the system provides a fail safe mode of operation in case of power failure and/or limit stops to minimize or prevent damage to external objects in the event the door is inadvertently brought into contact with the external object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Novara, LC
    Inventor: Charles D. Ray
  • Head positioning device for treatment of sleep apnea
    Patent number: 7789843
    Abstract: A user or assistant operated device for elevation and forward thrusting of the jaw for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea is disclosed. The device includes a base configured to contact a torso of a wearer, a chin support configured to contact a jaw of the wearer, and a jack extending between the base and the chin support. In this regard, the jack is length adjustable and configured to elevate the chin support relative to the base such that the jaw is thrust forward relative to the torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Novara, LC
    Inventor: Charles D. Ray
  • Motor vehicle door system
    Patent number: 7726722
    Abstract: A user-operated system for interactive vehicle door opening and closing. The system detects vehicle position (gravity) and external force (such as wind) and provides an assistive force in effortlessly opening or closing the door. In some embodiments, the system provides a fail safe mode of operation in case of power failure and/or limit stops to minimize or prevent damage to external objects in the event the door is inadvertently brought into contact with the external object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Novara, LC
    Inventor: Charles D. Ray