Patents by Inventor Brent Christopher

Brent Christopher 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: 8517173
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a case for holding a hand tool at a point of sale is provided. The hand tool has a working end and a handle. The handle projects from the case to form a handle for the case and the case engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. Before the case and the hand tool is purchased the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case; however, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case when the case is in a closed position. After the hand tool is purchased the customer can break a seal and the case may be opened, thereby allowing the tool to be removed from the case when the case is in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: YaoKun Gui, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan, Anthony Kriz
  • Publication number: 20130190139
    Abstract: An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one particular example, an exercise device employs a first belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller and an adjacent second belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller. The rear of the belts in the area of the rear rollers are pivotally secured and the front of the belts in the area of the front roller are adapted to reciprocate in an up and down motion during use. In some implementations, the moving surfaces include an interconnection structure such that a generally downward movement of one surface is coordinated with a generally upward movement of the other surface. In other implementations, the moving surfaces are operably associated with one or more resistance elements that effect the amount of force required to pivot or actuate the moving surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Piaget, Brent Christopher, Brian R. Cook, Douglas A. Crawford, Edward L. Flick, Eric D. Golesh, Ben Monette, Randall Potter, Todd Singh, Matt Rauwerdink, Patrick A. Warner, Bradley J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130190138
    Abstract: An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one particular example, an exercise device employs a first belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller and an adjacent second belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller. The rear of the belts in the area of the rear rollers are pivotally secured and the front of the belts in the area of the front roller are adapted to reciprocate in an up and down motion during use. In some implementations, the moving surfaces include an interconnection structure such that a generally downward movement of one surface is coordinated with a generally upward movement of the other surface. In other implementations, the moving surfaces are operably associated with one or more resistance elements that effect the amount of force required to pivot or actuate the moving surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Piaget, Brent Christopher, Brian R. Cook, Douglas A. Crawford, Edward L. Flick, Eric D. Golesh, Ben Monette, Randal Potter, Todd Singh, Matt Rauwerdink, Patrick A. Warner, Bradley J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8461176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives substantially enriched in an enantiomer of formula (I): and compounds of formula (IH) wherein R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R13a, R13b, R14a, R14b, P, Q, V, W, X, Y, Z and a are as defined in the description, compositions thereof, processes for their preparation and their uses as pesticides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Merial Limited
    Inventors: Mark David Soll, Loic Patrick Le Hir de Fallois, Scot Kevin Huber, Hyoung Ik Lee, Douglas Edward Wilkinson, Robert Toms Jacobs, Brent Christopher Beck
  • Patent number: 8317021
    Abstract: A packaging arrangement is provided for displaying a tool set and a plurality of interchangeable work pieces at a point of sale that is useable as a carrying case after it is purchased. The packaging arrangement has an insert with a plurality of receptacles at spaced apart intervals between the outer ends for individual reception of the interchangeable work pieces. A locking member is provided with the insert and is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position to selectively secure the interchangeable work pieces in the receptacles of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Publication number: 20120190509
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a first treadle assembly supporting a first moving surface and a second treadle assembly supporting a second moving surface. The exercise device further includes an upper body exercise assembly operably associated with the exercise device. The first treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure, and the second treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure. In another form, an exercise device includes a frame structure, a first treadle assembly having a first endless belt in rotatable engagement with a first roller, a second treadle assembly having a second endless belt in rotatable engagement with a second roller, and a flywheel operably coupled with the first endless belt and the second endless belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Crawford, Gary D. Piaget, Patrick A. Warner, Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: 8157092
    Abstract: A case for holding a hand tool in a first position wherein the handle projects from the case and engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be operated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. The case is also adapted to hold the hand tool in a second position wherein the handle fits within the case. The case includes a cover positioned on top of a base, wherein the cover has an opening that when combined with an anti-theft device is adapted to hold the hand tool in the first position. Also included is a base adapted to carry interchangeable bits for the hand tool. The base includes a through hole to allow the working end of the hand tool to pass therethrough and engage a frictional engaging member that opposes a direction of rotation of the working end to test a function of the hand tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D657215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Anthony Kriz, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan, YaoKun Gui
  • Patent number: D661166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Brent Christopher, Da Nian Yang, Hua An Xu
  • Patent number: D664790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D672164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D672165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D672575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D672957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D673023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D676926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D676928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D677361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D677362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: D686474
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher