Patents by Inventor Alan Tipp

Alan Tipp has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20030043340
    Abstract: Eyeglasses comprises a face and temple. The face has an outer surface including an outer edge. The face also has a first end portion and a first lens opening. The outer edge being proximate to the first end portion. The temple has a portion defining an inner surface. The temple is pivotably coupled to the first end portion of the face. The temple is movable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration so that the inner surface of the temple portion can move over the outer edge of the face without obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Nestor M. Benavides, Matthew Laine, Brian E. Le Gette, Russell Reed, David B. Staley, Alan Tipp, Justin S. Werner, Ronald L. Wilson
  • Patent number: 6519793
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Justin S. Werner, Alan Tipp, Ronald L. Wilson, II, Matthew Laine
  • Publication number: 20030014816
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Justin S. Werner, Alan Tipp, Ronald L. Wilson, Matthew Laine
  • Publication number: 20030011217
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Ronald L. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20020195135
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Werner Justin Saul, Ronald L. Wilson
  • Patent number: D458792
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Justin S. Werner, Alan Tipp, Ronald L. Wilson, II, Matthew Laine
  • Patent number: D459135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Laine, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin S. Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Patent number: D461488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Nestor M. Benavides, Matthew Laine, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin S. Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Patent number: D461836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Nestor M. Benavides, Matthew Laine, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin S. Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Patent number: D473584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Nestor M. Benavides, Matthew Laine, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin S. Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II