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).

  • Publication number: 20130020366
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
  • Publication number: 20130020364
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron J. Foley, Steve Rodden
  • Publication number: 20130022440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
  • Patent number: 8235268
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
  • Patent number: 8235267
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
  • Publication number: 20120193381
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Castro, Jason Carothers, Steve Rodden, Andrew Austin
  • Patent number: 8210408
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
  • Publication number: 20120125964
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
  • Patent number: 8135992
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Austin
  • Publication number: 20120058101
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Davis, Andrew Austin
  • Patent number: 8113398
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
  • Publication number: 20110287113
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Insense Limited
    Inventors: Paul Davis, Andrew Austin, Jan Jezek
  • Publication number: 20100306069
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Additech, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Austin, Walter Woodrow
  • Publication number: 20090287961
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: Andrew Austin
  • Publication number: 20090236382
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
  • Publication number: 20090120984
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Richard Jeli, Andrew Austin, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
  • Publication number: 20090120985
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
  • Publication number: 20090120986
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Andrew Austin, Richard Jeli, Aaron Foley, Steve Rodden
  • Publication number: 20070205240
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Jeff Castro, Jason Carothers, Steve Rodden, Andrew Austin
  • Publication number: 20070190122
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Davis, Andrew Austin, Jan Jezek