Patents by Inventor Andrew Austin
Andrew Austin 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).
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Publication number: 20130020366Abstract: An article carrier configured to be detachably mounted to a trailer hitch of a vehicle is disclosed. The article carrier may include a frame having first and second end portions with the first end portion being pivotably mounted to the base allowing the frame to be selectively pivoted about a first axis between a substantially vertical position in which the frame extends upwardly from the base, and a substantially horizontal position in which the frame extends sidewardly from the base, the first axis being parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and a carrier assembly connected to the second end portion of the frame and configured to support one or more articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
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Publication number: 20130020364Abstract: A bicycle rack is configured for mounting to a hitch behind a vehicle. The bike rack may include a mast and a mechanism for locking the mast in an upright position, or alternatively, permitting downward rotation of the mast away from the vehicle for access purposes. The rack includes arms and mounting devices for supporting various tubular components for the bicycle frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron J. Foley, Steve Rodden
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Publication number: 20130022440Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying bicycles behind a vehicle includes a tongue configured for connection to a vehicle hitch. A base portion includes wheel trays for supporting the wheels of a bicycle in cooperation with a slidable hook for contacting the top tube of a bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
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Patent number: 8235268Abstract: A bicycle rack is configured for mounting to a hitch behind a vehicle. The bike rack may include a mast and a mechanism for locking the mast in an upright position, or alternatively, permitting downward rotation of the mast away from the vehicle for access purposes. The rack includes arms and mounting devices for supporting various tubular components for the bicycle frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
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Patent number: 8235267Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying bicycles behind a vehicle includes a tongue configured for connection to a vehicle hitch. A base portion includes wheel trays for supporting the wheels of a bicycle in cooperation with a slidable hook for contacting the top tube of a bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
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Publication number: 20120193381Abstract: Improvements for a carrier configured to be mounted on a roof of a vehicle, including a removable floor cover configured to provide a protective layer on the floor of the carrier and/or to dampen sound produced within the carrier. In some embodiments, the cover may include floor conforming structures such as ribs or apertures, to conform the cover to the floor of the carrier and/or to accommodate mounting structures attached to or integral with the floor of the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Jeff Castro, Jason Carothers, Steve Rodden, Andrew Austin
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Patent number: 8210408Abstract: An article carrier configured to be detachably mounted to a trailer hitch of a vehicle is disclosed. The article carrier may include a frame having first and second end portions with the first end portion being pivotably mounted to the base allowing the frame to be selectively pivoted about a first axis between a substantially vertical position in which the frame extends upwardly from the base, and a substantially horizontal position in which the frame extends sidewardly from the base, the first axis being parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and a carrier assembly connected to the second end portion of the frame and configured to support one or more articles.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
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Publication number: 20120125964Abstract: A compact carrier apparatus includes one or more bicycle carriers. Each carrier includes wheel support sections configured to engage front and rear bicycle wheels, and a stabilizing arm with a gripping member configured to grip one of the wheels. A wheel support section includes a wheel engagement member disposed on an outer edge of the carrier support structure and oriented so that an engaged wheel projects beyond the outer edge. A bracing arm may selectively extend in a cantilevered fashion relative to the support structure to provide an additional load-bearing support point for such a wheel. The stabilizing arm may be mounted to the support structure at a location rearward of a wheel engagement member, and pivotable to a carrying position to grip the wheel. The path of the stabilizing arm, in the carrying position, traverses the center of the wheel and avoids passing over the fork or the brakes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
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Patent number: 8135992Abstract: A system for providing device diagnostics includes a surface interface operatively linked and in communication with a processor. The surface interface includes a multi-touch interface to detect multiple simultaneous inputs and an object recognition interface to communicate with a device upon the device being placed on the surface interface. The system further includes a memory operatively linked and in communication with the processor, wherein the memory includes a system application configured to: recognize a customer device when the customer device is placed on the surface interface, conduct a diagnostic test to determine whether the device is operating without error, and perform a corrective action if the diagnostic test detects an error.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventor: Andrew Austin
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Publication number: 20120058101Abstract: A method of treatment of a human or animal body surface infection, particularly a fungal infection, comprises applying an aqueous liquid to the infected body surface, e.g. nail region, followed by applying a dressing comprising a source of hydrogen peroxide. Also provided is a combination of the liquid and dressing for use in the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Paul Davis, Andrew Austin
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Patent number: 8113398Abstract: A compact carrier apparatus includes one or more bicycle carriers. Each carrier includes wheel support sections configured to engage front and rear bicycle wheels, and a stabilizing arm with a gripping member configured to grip one of the wheels. A wheel support section includes a wheel engagement member disposed on an outer edge of the carrier support structure and oriented so that an engaged wheel projects beyond the outer edge. A bracing arm may selectively extend in a cantilevered fashion relative to the support structure to provide an additional load-bearing support point for such a wheel. The stabilizing arm may be mounted to the support structure at a location rearward of a wheel engagement member, and pivotable to a carrying position to grip the wheel. The path of the stabilizing arm, in the carrying position, traverses the center of the wheel and avoids passing over the fork or the brakes.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
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Publication number: 20110287113Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous composition capable of delivering nitric oxide for use in the treatment of psoriasis, particularly plaque psoriasis, e.g. by application of a skin dressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Insense LimitedInventors: Paul Davis, Andrew Austin, Jan Jezek
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Publication number: 20100306069Abstract: The present methods and systems (including computer software, computer hardware, and an intermediary system) facilitate a transaction for non-fuel merchandise items at any fuel dispenser during a pre-pay or post-pay inside the store fuel sale. Consumers can select non-fuel merchandise items at a fuel dispenser (either via a fuel dispenser key pad or a separate computerized customer interface, attached to a fuel dispenser) at the time they are selecting their fuel at the fuel dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Additech, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Austin, Walter Woodrow
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Publication number: 20090287961Abstract: A system for providing device diagnostics includes a surface interface operatively linked and in communication with a processor. The surface interface includes a multi-touch interface to detect multiple simultaneous inputs and an object recognition interface to communicate with a device upon the device being placed on the surface interface. The system further includes a memory operatively linked and in communication with the processor, wherein the memory includes a system application configured to: recognize a customer device when the customer device is placed on the surface interface, conduct a diagnostic test to determine whether the device is operating without error, and perform a corrective action if the diagnostic test detects an error.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventor: Andrew Austin
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Publication number: 20090236382Abstract: A compact carrier apparatus includes one or more bicycle carriers. Each carrier includes wheel support sections configured to engage front and rear bicycle wheels, and a stabilizing arm with a gripping member configured to grip one of the wheels. A wheel support section includes a wheel engagement member disposed on an outer edge of the carrier support structure and oriented so that an engaged wheel projects beyond the outer edge. A bracing arm may selectively extend in a cantilevered fashion relative to the support structure to provide an additional load-bearing support point for such a wheel. The stabilizing arm may be mounted to the support structure at a location rearward of a wheel engagement member, and pivotable to a carrying position to grip the wheel. The path of the stabilizing arm, in the carrying position, traverses the center of the wheel and avoids passing over the fork or the brakes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
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Publication number: 20090120984Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying bicycles behind a vehicle includes a tongue configured for connection to a vehicle hitch. A base portion includes wheel trays for supporting the wheels of a bicycle in cooperation with a slidable hook for contacting the top tube of a bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
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Publication number: 20090120985Abstract: An article carrier configured to be detachably mounted to a trailer hitch of a vehicle is disclosed. The article carrier may include a frame having first and second end portions with the first end portion being pivotably mounted to the base allowing the frame to be selectively pivoted about a first axis between a substantially vertical position in which the frame extends upwardly from the base, and a substantially horizontal position in which the frame extends sidewardly from the base, the first axis being parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and a carrier assembly connected to the second end portion of the frame and configured to support one or more articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
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Publication number: 20090120986Abstract: A bicycle rack is configured for mounting to a hitch behind a vehicle. The bike rack may include a mast and a mechanism for locking the mast in an upright position, or alternatively, permitting downward rotation of the mast away from the vehicle for access purposes. The rack includes arms and mounting devices for supporting various tubular components for the bicycle frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
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Publication number: 20070205240Abstract: Improvements for a carrier configured to be mounted on a roof of a vehicle, including a removable floor cover configured to provide a protective layer on the floor of the carrier and/or to dampen sound produced within the carrier. In some embodiments, the cover may include floor conforming structures such as ribs or apertures, to conform the cover to the floor of the carrier and/or to accommodate mounting structures attached to or integral with the floor of the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Jeff Castro, Jason Carothers, Steve Rodden, Andrew Austin
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Publication number: 20070190122Abstract: A skin dressing of the general form disclosed in WO 03/030800 comprises oxidoreductase enzyme in hydrated condition in a hydrated hydrogel of hydrophilic polymer material, wherein hydrogel comprises at least 25% by weight of the polymer material. A currently preferred dressing comprises a lower, skin-contacting layer (18) comprising a hydrated hydrogel comprising 30% by weight sodium poly-AMPS and 5% by weight glucose, and an upper layer (16) comprising a hydrated hydrogel comprising 15% by weight sodium poly-AMPS, 15% by weight ammonium poly-AMPS, and glucose oxidase. Using hydrogels with a higher concentration of polymer material is found to affect the rate of oxygen generation and hence the oxygen concentration profile beneath the dressing in use in a manner beneficial to wound healing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Paul Davis, Andrew Austin, Jan Jezek