Patents Assigned to TEAM
  • LANDING SAFETY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190269953
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for agitating and rearranging a grouping of individual cushioning articles in an enclosed container are disclosed. The method and device may protect and individual from an injury resulting from landing in the enclosed container when the individual cushioning articles are overly compressed and lack appropriate spacing in order to absorb the kinetic energy of an individual landing in the enclosed container. The apparatus may include an air actuated inflatable bladder with inflatable extensions that may be utilized to lift and/or separate the cushioning articles, thus allowing the cushioning articles to be repositioned in a random, non-uniform, fashion. Such an arrangement may facilitate training for exercises wherein a skill cushion and/or semi-solid surface is used to practice landings. Training routines may utilize a skirt attachment or landing mat to simulate landing on ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Team USA Productions, LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Palumbo, Christian Palumbo
  • Shift on the fly transmission
    Patent number: 10385949
    Abstract: A shift on the fly transmission is provided. The shift on the fly transmission includes a continuously variable transmission portion, a discrete transmission portion, at least one input shaft and a disconnect clutch. The continuously variable transmission portion is operationally coupled to receive torque from an engine. The discrete transmission portion includes a gear assembly. The at least one input shaft is operationally coupled to an output of the continuously variable transmission portion. The disconnect clutch operationally couples the at least one input shaft to the discrete transmission portion. The disconnect clutch is further configured to selectively decouple torque from the at least one input shaft to the discrete transmission portion during a range ratio shift of the discrete transmission portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Hamrin, Jeffrey Joseph Haack, Bruce H. Younggren, Brandon P. Lenk, Gregory L. Maki
  • WEATHER-RESISTANT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20190245296
    Abstract: A heating device cooperates with and is removable from an appliance. The appliance has electrical circuitry communicating with a pair of receivers. The heating device has a heating element in thermal communication with a cooking portion, and a pair of electrical posts and a pair of actuators protruding there-from. As the appliance receives the heating device, the actuators move covers of the receivers to allow the electrical sockets of the receivers to receive the posts to enable electrical communication between the circuitry and the heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: Team International Group of America Inc.
    Inventors: David Murad, Risheng Chen
  • High thermal efficiency electric switch and method for interrupting electric current
    Patent number: 10347439
    Abstract: An electric switch includes a first and a second connection terminal for connecting the switch to an external circuit; a first switch assembly, which includes two or more electric breaker elements connected in series to one another and to the first and the second connection terminal; a second switch assembly, which includes at least one delayed electric breaker element connected in parallel to the first switch assembly. A moving actuator is made of insulating material and is associated with the first and the second switch assembly to open or close them. The moving actuator is movable between a closed switch position in which electrical continuity is established between the first and the second connection terminal, and an open position in which current flow between said terminals is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Gorlan Team, S.L.U.
    Inventor: Jose Oscar Andaluz Sorlí
  • Headset system
    Patent number: 10334351
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for headsets, such as multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices, are provided herein. In certain configurations, protection headset system includes a removable growth band that fills the gap of the user and a headband of the device. The device may optionally have at least one microphone that generates an ambient sound signal based on detecting ambient sound, at least one speaker, and an electrical system that controls sound outputted by the at least one speaker based on amplifying the ambient sound signal and a secondary sound source signal. The electrical system receives a user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the ambient sound signal, and/or an amount of amplification provided to the secondary sound source signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Team IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Boyer, Timothy D. Schnell
  • Floating Game Assembly and Float with Game Features
    Publication number: 20190184253
    Abstract: A floating game assembly including a float, a field goal post, a game mat, and a ball is provided. The float includes a body defining a central opening and a mount secured to the body. The float is configured to float on a water surface. The field goal post is inflatable or is formed from a plurality of pipes and a plurality of connection fittings. The plurality of pipes are connected with the plurality of connection fittings to form the field goal post, allowing the field goal post to be constructed and deconstructed. At least a portion of the field goal post can be inserted into the mount to removably secure the field goal post to the float.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Team Silva Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Silva, Frank Silva
  • DUAL CLUTCH TRANSAXLE
    Publication number: 20190176617
    Abstract: A dual clutch transaxle is provided that includes a dual clutch assembly, an input shaft assembly, a counter shaft assembly, a shift assembly and at least one output assembly. The dual clutch assembly has a dual clutch axis and includes a first clutch shaft and a second clutch shaft. The input shaft assembly includes a nested first inner input shaft and a second outer input shaft that are operationally coupled to the first clutch shaft and a second clutch shaft. An input shaft axis is offset from the dual clutch axis of the dual clutch assembly. A plurality of drive gears of the input shaft assembly are operationally coupled to a plurality of driven gears of the counter shaft assembly. The shift assembly is operationally coupled to select. The at least one output assembly is operationally coupled to the counter shaft assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce H. Younggren, Brandon P. Lenk, Thomas Richard Rosenbush, Ronald Joseph Wendt, Michael Allen Mueller
  • Beneficial use structures
    Patent number: 10301223
    Abstract: Beneficial use structures are disclosed that include coal combustion residuals (“CCR”) mixed with water and a binder to form a structural material, and adapted to be compacted for use in the formation of the beneficial use structure. Various structures having beneficial uses are described, including compressed air storage facilities and a pumped hydroelectric facility, including such a facility adapted for use with a lock system of a waterway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Go Team CCR LLC
    Inventors: Francis Norbert Hector, Jr., Juan Keith Carroll
  • TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH
    Publication number: 20190126902
    Abstract: A torque limiting clutch that includes an input member and at least two output members is provided. The input member is configured to receive torque. Each output member is in operational communication with the input member to transfer torque between the input member and each output member. Each output member is configured to slip the operational communication with the input member when a torque above a set torque limit is encountered. Further wherein the slip of the operational communication between the input member and one output member of the at least two output members is independent of the operational communication between the input member and any other output member of the at least two output members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Lee Maki
  • Ground robot drive system
    Patent number: 10272961
    Abstract: A drive system for a vehicle is disclosed. The drive system has a track supported by pulleys; at least one wheel, disposed near an end of the track; and at least one flipper. The at least one flipper has at least one of a flipper track supported by flipper pulleys and a flipper wheel. A diameter of the at least one wheel is larger than a combined diameter of: each of the pulleys of the track and twice a thickness of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Robo-Team Defense Ltd.
    Inventors: Yosi Wolf, Elad Levy, Mor Rotbart
  • Unit dose package with ball seal
    Patent number: 10271935
    Abstract: A single use fluid delivery system including a fluid containing vial fitted with a non-removable sealing plug; a separate fluid applicator non-removably installable on the fluid vial; and a ball seal structure located on the fluid vial and configured to seal the fluid vial until the applicator is installed. The fluid filled and sealed vial and the applicator are provided as separate pieces, and during use of the single dose fluid delivery system the applicator is installed onto the vial, and during installation of the applicator onto the vial, the seal is dislodged and opens a channel for the fluid to flow to the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Team Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark F. Bow, Mitchell J. Wagner
  • Method and device for cutting off an electric current with dynamic magnetic blow-out
    Patent number: 10269512
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for cutting off electric current. The device comprises at least one fixed contact and at least one moving contact that can move between a closed position and an open position, and at least one permanent magnet mounted together with the moving contact, such that the permanent magnet and the moving contact are able to move at the same time. The magnetic field of the magnet interferes with the area where the arc occurs and moves with the moving contact along its path, so with a small number of magnets, arc quenching capacity increases. The method of the invention comprises moving a permanent magnet through the area where an electrical arc occurs between a moving contact and a fixed contact, such that the generated magnetic field runs through at least part of the area where the arc occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: GORLAN TEAM S.L.U.
    Inventor: Jose Oscar Andaluz Sorli
  • Knee orthosis for support of a knee joint
    Patent number: 10258493
    Abstract: A knee orthosis (1) for support of a knee joint in the case of instability comprises a thigh portion (4), which is attachable on the thigh, and a lower leg portion (5), which is attachable on the lower leg, which lower leg portion (5) is provided with splint elements (12), which are connected in an articulated way, via articulation means (13), to hinge plates (14) attached on the thigh portion (4). The lower leg portion (5) has a lower half shell (9), which in the region remote from the knee is borne in the splint elements (12) in a way pivotable about a pivot axis (15). Via a longitudinally stable, flexible traction (17) the lower half shell (9) is pushed ventrally against the lower leg, the pressure increasing with bending of the knee. An optimal support of the knee joint is thereby achieved, especially when the cruciate ligaments are injured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Ortho-Team AG
    Inventors: Adrian Bosshard, Sandro Kohl
  • Dual clutch transaxle
    Patent number: 10252613
    Abstract: A dual clutch transaxle is provided that includes a dual clutch assembly, an input shaft assembly, a counter shaft assembly, a shift assembly and at least one output assembly. The dual clutch assembly has a dual clutch axis and includes a first clutch shaft and a second clutch shaft. The input shaft assembly includes a nested first inner input shaft and a second outer input shaft that are operationally coupled to the first clutch shaft and a second clutch shaft. An input shaft axis is offset from the dual clutch axis of the dual clutch assembly. A plurality of drive gears of the input shaft assembly are operationally coupled to a plurality of driven gears of the counter shaft assembly. The shift assembly is operationally coupled to select. The at least one output assembly is operationally coupled to the counter shaft assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce H. Younggren, Brandon P. Lenk, Thomas Richard Rosenbush, Ronald Joseph Wendt, Michael Allen Mueller
  • Method to optimize small lodging facilities' revenue from reservation calls
    Patent number: 10257358
    Abstract: A method to optimize the revenue small lodging facilities realize from reservation calls, the method comprising onboarding call center lodging facilities in an automatized and therefore cost-effective manner; receiving and answering calls directed to lodging facilities; and providing system operation and invoicing services for lodging facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: VOICE TEAM, LLC
    Inventor: John Smallwood
  • MULTI-MODE CVT CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20190092312
    Abstract: A control system for a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is provided. The control system includes a shift mode switch, an actuator and a controller. The shift mode switch is selectable between a plurality of modes. The actuator is in operational communication with the CVT to selectively override normal shifting characteristics of the CVT. The controller is in communication with the shift mode switch. The controller is configured to control the actuator to selectively override the normal shifting characteristics of the CVT based at least in part on a select mode configuration selected by the shift mode switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John Edward Hamrin, Bruce H. Younggren, Gary Allen Johnson, Carlos Romo, Javier Solis
  • VEHICLE LAYOUT WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20190093745
    Abstract: A vehicle layout including a motor, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), an actuator, a controller, a drivetrain and at least one clutch is provided. The motor provides engine torque. The CVT is operationally coupled to receive the engine torque. The actuator is configured to control a gearing ratio of the CVT. The controller activates the actuator based at least in part on an input. The drivetrain is in operational communication with the CVT. The at least one clutch is configured to selectively disconnect torque between at least one of the motor and the CVT and the CVT and the drivetrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce H. Younggren, John Edward Hamrin, Joel Dunlap, Brandon P. Lenk, Gary Allen Johnson
  • METHOD TO OPTIMIZE SMALL LODGING FACILITIES' REVENUE FROM RESERVATION CALLS
    Publication number: 20190082054
    Abstract: The invention describes and claims a method to optimize small lodging facilities' revenue from reservation calls comprising three general steps, which themselves comprise multiple sub-steps: (1) onboarding call center lodging facilities; (2) receiving and answering calls directed to lodging facilities; and (3) system operation and invoicing services for lodging facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: VOICE TEAM, LLC
    Inventor: John Smallwood
  • Vacuum Cleaning Unit For Blister Packaging
    Publication number: 20190039766
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaning unit for use with blister packaging includes a plate configured to closely overlie a conveyor having open blister packaging containing objects to be packaged, such as brushes. Angled slots on a lower portion of the plate apply full and uniform coverage of wells of the blister packaging as the packaging is indexed below the plate by the conveyor. Open areas of the plate are spaced apart by solid areas on either side of an open central area of the plate in flow communication with a source of vacuum or suction. The solid and open areas cooperate with the slots to direct air from the edges to the central suction area in a manner that keeps the objects in the wells more stable as they enter and exit the suction area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Team Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted Miller, Eric Crabtree, Matthew Schumaker, Bobby Mason
  • Automobile fender flag
    Patent number: D844533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Team ProMark
    Inventors: Brian Moon, William Skinner, Darin Telfer