Patents by Inventor Brian J. Stewart

Brian J. Stewart 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: 11931623
    Abstract: An apparatus enabling a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise includes a frame, two mounting points defining an axis, the two mounting points comprising an upper rear mounting point comprising an upper rear rotating joint and a lower front mounting point comprising a pivoting connection arrangement proximate to and interacting with the frame, the pivoting connection arrangement comprising at least one resistive element configured to provide resistive force returning the frame to a neutral centered orientation from an off-centered orientation and pedals associated with a wheel and the frame, the pedals enabling the user, when facing forward, to apply force to the pedals and rotate the wheel. The frame is configured to receive forces from the user and dissipate the forces into frame leaning forces such that the user has an ability to cause the frame to pivot about the two mounting points by leaning to one side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Real Ryder, LLC
    Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
  • Patent number: 11932981
    Abstract: A counterweight assembly for counteracting vibrations or other forces in an appliance or machine includes a body and a funnel coupled to the body. The body includes an outer surface and an inner surface that defines an internal cavity that is adapted to receive a heavy aggregate material to form a counterweight. The funnel extends outwardly from the body and is adapted to deliver the heavy aggregate material to the internal cavity of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph Ronald Raber, John Patrick Driver, Brian J. Stewart
  • Patent number: 11112125
    Abstract: An oven rack assembly (1000) includes an oven rack (1008) and a slide system (1018). The slide system (1018) includes slide devices (1020) positioned at opposing sides of the oven rack (1008). A subframe (1040) is positioned below the slide devices (1020). Retention/release devices (1062) are mounted on the slide devices (1020) and are manually operable by a user so as to selectively retain the subframe (1040) in a stationary position or, alternatively, release the subframe (1040) so that the subframe (1040) can be removed from the oven (128?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Stewart, Jeffrey Alan Ambrose, Jason Robert Yochum
  • Publication number: 20210123500
    Abstract: A counterweight assembly for counteracting vibrations or other forces in an appliance or machine includes a body and a funnel coupled to the body. The body includes an outer surface and an inner surface that defines an internal cavity that is adapted to receive a heavy aggregate material to form a counterweight. The funnel extends outwardly from the body and is adapted to deliver the heavy aggregate material to the internal cavity of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Ralph Ronald Raber, John Patrick Driver, Brian J. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20200080768
    Abstract: A refrigerator shelf includes a support frame having left and right sideplate brackets and at least a first cross-bar extending between and attached to the sideplate brackets. A shelf panel is supported on the support frame in contact with the left and right sideplate brackets and above the first cross-bar. The shelf panel has top and bottom surfaces, left and right edges, and front and rear edges. A first trim and retention feature is attached to a selected edge of the front or rear edge of the shelf panel and mounts the shelf panel to the support frame. The first trim and retention feature includes first and second trim components cooperatively securing the selected edge of the shelf panel to the support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Brian J. Stewart, Matthew McMillin, Mark A. Gritton
  • Patent number: 10260757
    Abstract: An oven rack assembly (2000) can be used with an oven (128?) having sets of liner ribs (1004). The oven rack assembly (2000) includes an oven rack (208), slide system (2018) and subframe (2040). The oven rack assembly (2000) also includes a retention/release assembly (2060) for facilitating retention of a position of the subframe (2040) onto liner ribs (2004) and for facilitating release of the subframe (2040) when a user wishes to remove or move the assembly (2000) from the oven. Attachment plates (2065) can also be included, with the plates (2065) mounted to side stampings (2022). The oven rack assembly (2000) also includes protruding forms (2122) on the subframe (2040) which interact with forms (2124) positioned along the liner ribs (2004) to prevent tipping of the subframe (2040) when the oven rack (2008) is moved to an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: SSW HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Stewart, Jeffrey Alan Ambrose, Jason Robert Yochum
  • Publication number: 20180209661
    Abstract: An oven rack assembly (2000) can be used with an oven (128?) having sets of liner ribs (1004). The oven rack assembly (2000) includes an oven rack (208), slide system (2018) and subframe (2040). The oven rack assembly (2000) also includes a retention/release assembly (2060) for facilitating retention of a position of the subframe (2040) onto liner ribs (2004) and for facilitating release of the subframe (2040) when a user wishes to remove or move the assembly (2000) from the oven. Attachment plates (2065) can also be included, with the plates (2065) mounted to side stampings (2022). The oven rack assembly (2000) also includes protruding forms (2122) on the subframe (2040) which interact with forms (2124) positioned along the liner ribs (2004) to prevent tipping of the subframe (2040) when the oven rack (2008) is moved to an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Brian J. Stewart, Jeffrey Alan Ambrose, Jason Robert Yochum
  • Patent number: 9920935
    Abstract: An oven rack assembly (2000) can be used with an oven (128?) having sets of liner ribs (1004). The oven rack assembly (2000) includes an oven rack (208), slide system (2018) and subframe (2040). The oven rack assembly (2000) also includes a retention/release assembly (2060) for facilitating retention of a position of the subframe (2040) onto liner ribs (2004) and for facilitating release of the subframe (2040) when a user wishes to remove or move the assembly (2000) from the oven. Attachment plates (2065) can also be included, with the plates (2065) mounted to side stampings (2022). The oven rack assembly (2000) also includes protruding forms (2122) on the subframe (2040) which interact with forms (2124) positioned along the liner ribs (2004) to prevent tipping of the subframe (2040) when the oven rack (2008) is moved to an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: SSW Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Stewart, Jeffrey Alan Ambrose, Jason Robert Yochum
  • Publication number: 20170146246
    Abstract: An oven rack assembly (1000) includes an oven rack (1008) and a slide system (1018). The slide system (1018) includes slide devices (1020) positioned at opposing sides of the oven rack (1008). A subframe (1040) is positioned below the slide devices (1020). Retention/release devices (1062) are mounted on the slide devices (1020) and are manually operable by a user so as to selectively retain the subframe (1040) in a stationary position or, alternatively, release the subframe (1040) so that the subframe (1040) can be removed from the oven (128?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Brian J. Stewart, Jeffrey Alan Ambrose, Jason Robert Yochum
  • Patent number: 9587838
    Abstract: An oven rack assembly (1000) includes an oven rack (1008) and a slide system (1018). The slide system (1018) includes slide devices (1020) positioned at opposing sides of the oven rack (1008). A subframe (1040) is positioned below the slide devices (1020). Retention/release devices (1062) are mounted on the slide devices (1020) and are manually operable by a user so as to selectively retain the subframe (1040) in a stationary position or, alternatively, release the subframe (1040) so that the subframe (1040) can be removed from the oven (128?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: SSW Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J Stewart, Jeffrey Alan Ambrose, I, Jason Robert Yochum
  • Publication number: 20120017885
    Abstract: An oven rack assembly (2000) can be used with an oven (128?) having sets of liner ribs (1004). The oven rack assembly (2000) includes an oven rack (208), slide system (2018) and subframe (2040). The oven rack assembly (2000) also includes a retention/release assembly (2060) for facilitating retention of a position of the subframe (2040) onto liner ribs (2004) and for facilitating release of the subframe (2040) when a user wishes to remove or move the assembly (2000) from the oven. Attachment plates (2065) can also be included, with the plates (2065) mounted to side stampings (2022). The oven rack assembly (2000) also includes protruding forms (2122) on the subframe (2040) which interact with forms (2124) positioned along the liner ribs (2004) to prevent tipping of the subframe (2040) when the oven rack (2008) is moved to an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Brian J. Stewart, Jeffrey Alan Ambrose, Jason Robert Yochum
  • Publication number: 20100218755
    Abstract: An oven rack assembly (1000) includes an oven rack (1008) and a slide system (1018). The slide system (1018) includes slide devices (1020) positioned at opposing sides of the oven rack (1008). A subframe (1040) is positioned below the slide devices (1020). Retention/release devices (1062) are mounted on the slide devices (1020) and are manually operable by a user so as to selectively retain the subframe (1040) in a stationary position or, alternatively, release the subframe (1040) so that the subframe (1040) can be removed from the oven (128?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Brian J. Stewart, Jeffrey Alan Ambrose, I, Jason Robert Yochum
  • Publication number: 20090095279
    Abstract: An oven rack assembly (100?) is utilized within an oven (128?) having a pair of ladder frames (1221) mounted to the sides of the oven interior surfaces (124?). The oven rack assembly (100?) includes a pair of support stampings (112?) coupled to an oven rack (102?) so that the support stampings (112?) will move in unison with the rack (102?). The oven rack assembly (100?) also includes a slide (114?) comprising an outer bracket (144?) and an inner, slidable bracket (148?). The inner bracket (1481) is secured to the support stamping (112?). A connection stamping (116?) includes a pair of catches (118?, 120?) and is secured to the outer bracket (144?) of the slide (114?). The oven rack (102?) is extendable between retracted and extended positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SSW HOLDING COMPANY INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Ambrose, Brian J. Stewart
  • Patent number: 7296695
    Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel and/or slot track storage system with at least one repositionable slotwall or slot track mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout, Wyatt A. Cline, James W. Kendall
  • Patent number: 7228977
    Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel and/or slot track storage system with at least one repositionable slotwall or slot track mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis M. Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree E. Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven E. Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane E. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark A. Stout, Wyatt A. Cline, James W. Kendall
  • Patent number: 7147115
    Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel with at least one repositionable slotwall-mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis M. Perkins, Thomas W. Arent, Todd C. Starr, Tyree E. Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven E. Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout
  • Patent number: 7055703
    Abstract: A slotwall panel storage system has a slotwall panel with a plurality of generally “T” shaped slots forming a plurality of generally “T” shaped slats and a hanger bracket for removably mounting a device on the slotwall panel. The hanger bracket includes a support portion, a first generally “J” shaped hook on one edge of the support portion and a second generally “J” shaped hook on an opposite edge of the support portion. A hook or storage device is attached to the support portion of the hanger bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout
  • Patent number: 7051539
    Abstract: A refrigerator freezer having an upper refrigerator compartment and a lower below freezing freezer compartment. The upper compartment can be a convertible compartment selectively operable by the user as an above freezing refrigerator compartment or as a below freezing freezer compartment. The evaporator for supplying refrigerated air is located in the upper compartment along with an auxiliary heater and upper compartment thermostat to control the temperature in the upper compartment. A control discharges an amount of refrigerated air to the upper compartment for refrigerator operation and a larger amount of refrigerated air for freezer operation. The control also energizes the auxiliary heater under control of the upper compartment thermostat during refrigerator operation to assure above freezing temperatures in the upper compartment. A low ambient heater can be provided for the upper compartment for use of the refrigerator freezer in low ambient temperature conditions such as an unheated garage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Brent A. Junge, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout, Allan R. Steinkuhl, Duane A. Schmidt, Quynh Hoang, Dan V. Orman, Susan Ridgley Keil, Hairong H. Li
  • Patent number: 6926160
    Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel with at least one repositionable slotwall-mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout
  • Patent number: D520148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Kendall, Travis M. Perkins, Brian J. Stewart, Todd C. Starr, Thomas W. Arent, Wyatt A. Cline, Kevin J. Bohn