Patents by Inventor Benjamin Kay

Benjamin Kay 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: 11694584
    Abstract: A retractable stanchion barrier system with a flexible RGB display matrix utilizes one or more stanchion units, each stanchion unit comprising a stanchion head, a weighted base, a stanchion post, and a flexible LED stanchion ribbon display which extends from each stanchion head. A computer system governs the operation of the flexible RGB display. The flexible LED stanchion ribbon display may extend from one stanchion head and connect to another stanchion head. The stanchion heads may mount to walls, doors or stanchion posts. Such a system may be configured to be ultra-portable or implemented as a fixture. A method for crowd control and line management using a stanchion display system utilizing one or more stanchion units is also recited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Kay, Zachariah Gambino, Hermelindo Ramirez, Victor Siemens
  • Publication number: 20220157206
    Abstract: A retractable stanchion barrier system with a flexible RGB display matrix utilizes one or more stanchion units, each stanchion unit comprising a stanchion head, a weighted base, a stanchion post, and a flexible LED stanchion ribbon display which extends from each stanchion head. A computer system governs the operation of the flexible RGB display. The flexible LED stanchion ribbon display may extend from one stanchion head and connect to another stanchion head. The stanchion heads may mount to walls, doors or stanchion posts. Such a system may be configured to be ultra-portable or implemented as a fixture. A method for crowd control and line management using a stanchion display system utilizing one or more stanchion units is also recited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin Kay, Zachariah Gambino, Hermelindo Ramirez, Victor Siemens
  • Patent number: 11282415
    Abstract: A retractable stanchion barrier system with a flexible RGB display matrix utilizes one or more stanchion units, each stanchion unit comprising a stanchion head, a weighted base, a stanchion post, and a flexible LED stanchion ribbon display which extends from each stanchion head. A computer system governs the operation of the flexible RGB display. The flexible LED stanchion ribbon display may extend from one stanchion head and connect to another stanchion head. The stanchion heads may mount to walls, doors or stanchion posts. Such a system may be configured to be ultra-portable or implemented as a fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin Kay, Zachariah Gambino, Hermelindo Ramirez, Victor Siemens
  • Patent number: 11203046
    Abstract: A cleaning and sanitizing apparatus for handheld devices may comprise a cuboid-shaped unit body having a top end and a base end, a slot opening, a user interface and microcontroller system for governing the individual components of the said cleaning and sanitizing apparatus for handheld devices, a gripping and carriage apparatus, a removeable cleaning solution reservoir, a pump and sprayer apparatus for dispensing cleaning solution, a moveable cleaning roller apparatus for cleaning the surfaces of handheld devices as such devices are lowered into and raised from the said unit body, and an irradiation chamber located at the base of the cuboid shaped body including at least one germicidal ultraviolet lamp array housed inside the said unit body. The apparatus may further comprise a wireless induction charging module configured to charge a handheld device while the handheld device is within the enclosure or compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin Kay, Zachariah Gambino, Hermelindo Ramirez, Victor Siemens
  • Publication number: 20200302833
    Abstract: A retractable stanchion barrier system with a flexible RGB display matrix utilizes one or more stanchion units, each stanchion unit comprising a stanchion head, a weighted base, a stanchion post, and a flexible LED stanchion ribbon display which extends from each stanchion head. A computer system governs the operation of the flexible RGB display. The flexible LED stanchion ribbon display may extend from one stanchion head and connect to another stanchion head. The stanchion heads may mount to walls, doors or stanchion posts. Such a system may be configured to be ultra-portable or implemented as a fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin Kay, Zachariah Gambino, Hermelindo Ramirez, Victor Siemens
  • Patent number: 10723277
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle article carrier system for supporting articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system makes use of a pair of support rails fixedly secured generally parallel to one another on the outer body surface, and at least one cross bar assembly clampable to the support rails, and having a cross bar element having opposing ends. First and second end supports are secured at the opposing ends and able to engage the support rails to secure the cross bar against movement on the support rails. At least one of the end supports includes fixed and movable jaw portions, an actuating lever, and a pivot component pivotally coupled to the actuating lever and including a bore. A barrel nut is positioned in a bore of the movable jaw portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: JAC Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Aftanas, Michael J. Presley, Gordon Michie, Benjamin Kay
  • Publication number: 20200114398
    Abstract: A cleaning and sanitizing apparatus for handheld devices may comprise a cuboid-shaped unit body having a top end and a base end, a slot opening, a user interface and microcontroller system for governing the individual components of the said cleaning and sanitizing apparatus for handheld devices, a gripping and carriage apparatus, a removeable cleaning solution reservoir, a pump and sprayer apparatus for dispensing cleaning solution, a moveable cleaning roller apparatus for cleaning the surfaces of handheld devices as such devices are lowered into and raised from the said unit body, and an irradiation chamber located at the base of the cuboid shaped body including at least one germicidal ultraviolet lamp array housed inside the said unit body. The apparatus may further comprise a wireless induction charging module configured to charge a handheld device while the handheld device is within the enclosure or compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin Kay, Zachariah Gambino, Hermelindo Ramirez, Victor Siemens
  • Publication number: 20190374664
    Abstract: A cleaning and sanitizing apparatus for handheld devices comprising an ornamental unit body with an opening to accept handheld devices, a spray and cleaning roller assembly for applying a cleaning solution on a cleaning roller which rotatably engages as a cleaning brush with the electronic device, and a germicidal ultraviolet lamp assembly capable of irradiating the handheld device so as to further disinfect or sanitize the handheld device. The apparatus further comprises a user interface for controlling the said cleaning and sanitizing apparatus is also provided, a gripping and carriage means for securing and bringing handheld devices into and from the unit body and a wireless, inductive charging mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin Kay, Zachariah Gambino, Hermelindo Ramirez, Victor Siemens
  • Patent number: D822660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson, Claude Zellweger, Carl Samuel Conlee, IV, Catherine Sayim Kim
  • Patent number: D822661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson, Claude Zellweger, Carl Samuel Conlee, IV, Catherine Sayim Kim
  • Patent number: D823855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson, Claude Zellweger, Carl Samuel Conlee, IV, Catherine Sayim Kim
  • Patent number: D836103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson, Claude Zellweger, Carl Samuel Conlee, IV, Catherine Sayim Kim
  • Patent number: D836104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson, Claude Zellweger, Carl Samuel Conlee, IV, Catherine Sayim Kim
  • Patent number: D896223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Natalia Amijo, Motokimi Yono, Stuart Kyle, Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson
  • Patent number: D910013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Natalia Amijo, Motokimi Yono, Stuart Kyle, Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson
  • Patent number: D910014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Natalia Amijo, Motokimi Yono, Stuart Kyle, Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson
  • Patent number: D910015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Natalia Amijo, Motokimi Yono, Stuart Kyle, Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson
  • Patent number: D910016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Natalia Amijo, Motokimi Yono, Stuart Kyle, Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson
  • Patent number: D910017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Natalia Amijo, Motokimi Yono, Stuart Kyle, Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson
  • Patent number: D910018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Natalia Amijo, Motokimi Yono, Stuart Kyle, Benjamin Kai Norman Robertson