Patents by Inventor Benjamin A. Klopp

Benjamin A. Klopp 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).

  • Patent number: 8327482
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a durable, compact, two-piece, light weight, load sustaining litter system for the transport of humans, animals or objects. The litter system comprises a litter frame, a fabric disposed between the structure of the frame, at least one hinge and at least one coupling mechanism. The litter system may be quickly assembled under adverse conditions and may be particularly beneficial in transporting individuals who are injured, disabled and/or incapable of movement under combat and/or emergency conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Drexel University
    Inventors: Jonathan Awerbuch, Ryan A. Baum, Timothy A. Hampson, Kevin N. Kline, Benjamin A. Klopp, Kate C. Zinsky
  • Publication number: 20120102651
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a durable, compact, two-piece, light weight, load sustaining litter system for the transport of humans, animals or objects. The litter system comprises a litter frame, a fabric disposed between the structure of the frame, at least one hinge and at least one coupling mechanism. The litter system may be quickly assembled under adverse conditions and may be particularly beneficial in transporting individuals who are injured, disabled and/or incapable of movement under combat and/or emergency conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: DREXEL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: JONATHAN AWERBUCH, RYAN A. BAUM, TIMOTHY HAMPSON, KEVIN N. KLINE, BENJAMIN A. KLOPP, KATE C. ZINSKY
  • Patent number: 8104124
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a durable, compact, two-piece, light weight, load sustaining litter system for the transport of humans, animals or objects. The litter system comprises a litter frame, a fabric disposed between the structure of the frame, at least one hinge and at least one coupling mechanism. The litter system may be quickly assembled under adverse conditions and may be particularly beneficial in transporting individuals who are injured, disabled and/or incapable of movement under combat and/or emergency conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Drexel University
    Inventors: Jonathan Awerbuch, Ryan A. Baum, Timothy Hampson, Kevin N. Kline, Benjamin A. Klopp, Kate C. Zinsky
  • Publication number: 20090000035
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a durable, compact, two-piece, light weight, load sustaining litter system for the transport of humans, animals or objects. The litter system comprises a litter frame, a fabric disposed between the structure of the frame, at least one hinge and at least one coupling mechanism. The litter system may be quickly assembled under adverse conditions and may be particularly beneficial in transporting individuals who are injured, disabled and/or incapable of movement under combat and/or emergency conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: DREXEL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: JONATHAN AWERBUCH, RYAN A. BAUM, TIMOTHY HAMPSON, KEVIN N. KLINE, BENJAMIN A. KLOPP, KATE C. ZINSKY