Patents by Inventor Brian R. Pleiman

Brian R. Pleiman 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: 11554057
    Abstract: Mattresses for human stabilization may include a mass of foam material. A cover including a fabric material may at least partially surrounding the mass of foam material. Head blocks including a foam material may be located proximate to one end of the mattress. The fabric material of the cover may at least partially cover the head blocks, and the head blocks may be foldable relative to the mass of foam material to enable the head blocks to be positioned against lateral sides of a person's head. Human stabilization platforms may include a litter having a surface sized and shaped to support a person thereabove. Straps may be configured to restrain a person's head, the straps having releasable connectors at ends thereof. A track may be located on the surface of the litter, and may be configured to receive the connectors to affix the straps to the litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristin M. Cable, Brian R. Pleiman, Joshua E. Nieman
  • Patent number: 11207227
    Abstract: Mattresses for human stabilization may include a mass of foam material. A cover including a fabric material may at least partially surrounding the mass of foam material. Head blocks including a foam material may be located proximate to one end of the mattress. The fabric material of the cover may at least partially cover the head blocks, and the head blocks may be foldable relative to the mass of foam material to enable the head blocks to be positioned against lateral sides of a person's head. Human stabilization platforms may include a litter having a surface sized and shaped to support a person thereabove. Straps may be configured to restrain a person's head, the straps having releasable connectors at ends thereof. A track may be located on the surface of the litter, and may be configured to receive the connectors to affix the straps to the litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristin M. Cable, Brian R. Pleiman, Joshua E. Nieman
  • Publication number: 20200360203
    Abstract: Mattresses for human stabilization may include a mass of foam material. A cover including a fabric material may at least partially surrounding the mass of foam material. Head blocks including a foam material may be located proximate to one end of the mattress. The fabric material of the cover may at least partially cover the head blocks, and the head blocks may be foldable relative to the mass of foam material to enable the head blocks to be positioned against lateral sides of a person's head. Human stabilization platforms may include a litter having a surface sized and shaped to support a person thereabove. Straps may be configured to restrain a person's head, the straps having releasable connectors at ends thereof. A track may be located on the surface of the litter, and may be configured to receive the connectors to affix the straps to the litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Kristin M. Cable, Brian R. Pleiman, Joshua E. Nieman
  • Patent number: 10730414
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a child car seat comprised of a shell and an adjustable assembly including a headrest member and a backrest member mounted for sliding movement relative to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, Andrew R. Davis
  • Publication number: 20190247218
    Abstract: Head-and-neck immobilization devices may include a yoke sized and shaped to contact a person's back and shoulders. Two head immobilization pads may be sized and shaped to respectively contact opposing sides of the person's head, each of the two head immobilization pads connected to the yoke at a single location by a respective selectively rotatable, selectively fixable connection and independently fixed in place to immobilize the person's head responsive to the rotatable, selectively fixable connection to the yoke in a fixed mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob A. Monat, Joseph H. Althaus, Matthew B. Sunday, Jason M. Hermiller, Kelly H. Ridout, Kristin M. Cable, Brian R. Pleiman, Joshua E. Nieman
  • Publication number: 20190176662
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a child car seat comprised of a shell and an adjustable assembly including a headrest member and a backrest member mounted for sliding movement relative to the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Evenflo Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, Andrew R. Davis
  • Patent number: 9010711
    Abstract: A juvenile product height adjustment mechanism which allows for easy, secure adjustment by a caregiver is comprised of a rotatable knob received within a sliding channel and rotatably but securely attached to a slider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, Andrew R. Davis, David R. Sander
  • Patent number: 8905476
    Abstract: A juvenile product adjustment mechanism which allows for easy, secure adjustment by a caregiver is comprised of a rotatable key received within a sliding channel operated by a resiliently biased push button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Davis, Brian R. Pleiman, David R. Sander
  • Publication number: 20140049081
    Abstract: A juvenile product adjustment mechanism which allows for easy, secure adjustment by a caregiver is comprised of a rotatable key received within a sliding channel operated by a resiliently biased push button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Davis, Brian R. Pleiman, David R. Sander
  • Publication number: 20130306826
    Abstract: A juvenile product height adjustment mechanism which allows for easy, secure adjustment by a caregiver is comprised of a rotatable knob received within a sliding channel and rotatably but securely attached to a slider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, Andrew R. Davis, David R. Sander
  • Patent number: 6983854
    Abstract: A storage device for long handle tools has a base panel with a top surface and a base perimeter that defines a base panel size and shape. A plurality of tool handle receptacles are provided in the top surface of the base panel and a plurality of risers extend upward from the base panel. An upper panel has a perimeter that defines an upper panel size and shape and is supported by the risers above and spaced from the top surface of the base panel. A plurality of tool handle openings are formed through the upper panel. One or more of the tool handle openings, the tool handle receptacles, the upper panel, and the base panel are constructed and arranged to counteract a tipping moment created by long handled tools received through the tool handle openings and in the tool handle receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, David M. Stitchick
  • Publication number: 20040188367
    Abstract: A storage device for long handle tools has a base panel with a top surface and a base perimeter that defines a base panel size and shape. A plurality of tool handle receptacles are provided in the top surface of the base panel and a plurality of risers extend upward from the base panel. An upper panel has a perimeter that defines an upper panel size and shape and is supported by the risers above and spaced from the top surface of the base panel. A plurality of tool handle openings are formed through the upper panel. One or more of the tool handle openings, the tool handle receptacles, the upper panel, and the base panel are constructed and arranged to counteract a tipping moment created by long handled tools received through the tool handle openings and in the tool handle receptacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, David M. Stitchick
  • Publication number: 20040000030
    Abstract: A multipurpose hinge assembly includes a male and a female hinge portion. The male hinge portion includes a fulcrum and at least one cavity, and the female hinge portion includes a receptacle region that engages and rotates about the fulcrum. In one hinge position, a groove located near the female hinge portion, and a ridge located near the male hinge portion engage thereby creating a weatherproof seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, Erik L. Skov, William F. Croft
  • Patent number: D498922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, Matthew J. Brewer, Christopher L. Robinson