Patents by Inventor Bruce Fredricks

Bruce Fredricks 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).

  • Publication number: 20240119786
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine may include an illuminable notification mechanism, which may be disposed on a rear surface of the electronic gaming machine in a position or location that makes the notification mechanism visible to a casino operator. The notification mechanism may include a display, such as, for example, a display that includes at least one tri-color light emitting diode (LED). The display of the notification mechanism may be selectively illuminated in a variety of lighting configurations based, for example, upon gameplay activity of a player of the gaming machine. For instance, in some embodiments, the notification mechanism may be selectively illuminated in any of an inactive lighting configuration, an active lighting configuration, or a privileged lighting configuration. In the privileged lighting configuration, the notification mechanism may indicate that a player of the gaming machine is entitled to a complimentary item (e.g., a free or reduced-price item or service).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Bruce Edward Urban, Gregory Paul Schwartz, John Fredrick Dawson, III
  • Patent number: 9096151
    Abstract: A riding lawn care vehicle may include a frame, a seat base and an adjustable seat. Wheels of the riding lawn care vehicle may be attachable to the frame. The seat base may also be coupled to the frame. The adjustable seat may be coupled to the seat base of the riding lawn care vehicle to enable selectable repositioning of at least a portion of the adjustable seat at variable distances from the seat base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Eric Canonge, Thomas Limpo, Bruce Fredricks, Jim Biros
  • Patent number: 8839725
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a table apparatus. The table apparatus includes a support assembly, a surface assembly and an adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly allows for the movement of a work surface between a first bottom position and a second top position while remaining in the same, preferably, horizontal, orientation throughout the movement thereof. Additionally, the work surface is permitted to rotate about an axis that is perpendicular to the work surface. A secondary work surface is provided, which, when properly set to the same height, cooperates with the work surface to provide a matingly engaged configuration which allows for a substantially continuous joined work surface, while allowing for rotation of the work surface about an axis that is perpendicular to the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Fredricks Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Kooistra, Maurice Fredricks, Bruce Fredricks, Benjamin Edinger, Mitchell Mulder
  • Publication number: 20140183849
    Abstract: A riding lawn care vehicle may include a frame, a seat base and an adjustable seat. Wheels of the riding lawn care vehicle may be attachable to the frame. The seat base may also be coupled to the frame. The adjustable seat may be coupled to the seat base of the riding lawn care vehicle to enable selectable repositioning of at least a portion of the adjustable seat at variable distances from the seat base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A., INC.
    Inventors: Eric Canonge, Thomas Limpo, Bruce Fredricks, Jim Biros
  • Publication number: 20140102340
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a table apparatus. The table apparatus includes a support assembly, a surface assembly and an adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly allows for the movement of a work surface between a first bottom position and a second top position while remaining in the same, preferably, horizontal, orientation throughout the movement thereof. Additionally, the work surface is permitted to rotate about an axis that is perpendicular to the work surface. A secondary work surface is provided, which, when properly set to the same height, cooperates with the work surface to provide a matingly engaged configuration which allows for a substantially continuous joined work surface, while allowing for rotation of the work surface about an axis that is perpendicular to the work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Brett Kooistra, Maurice Fredricks, Bruce Fredricks, Benjamin Edinger, Mitchell Mulder
  • Publication number: 20130344455
    Abstract: A matrix ring comprising a ring body and a pair of opposing tips mounted to the ends of the ring body. Each of the tips may be movably coupled to the ring body about an axis of rotation. Optionally, or alternatively, the tips may be removably mounted to the ring body. For example, the ring body may include a pair of opposed spaced apart ends each with a tine mounted at each end. Further, at least a portion of the matrix ring may be formed from a bulk amorphous alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Alex Hull, Derek Gorter, Robert Anderson, Scott Doenges, Bruce Fredricks, Benjamin Fredricks, Scott Wilde, Daniel J. Riggs
  • Patent number: 8480191
    Abstract: A storage apparatus comprising a basket assembly, a drawer assembly, a bin assembly and a charging assembly. The basket assembly has a pair of basket components defining a cavity, a shelf member extending between the pair of basket components and a plurality of barrier members extending between the pair of basket components. The drawer assembly is slidably positionable below the shelf member. The bin assembly positionable within the drawer assembly. The charging assembly positionable in one of the drawer assembly and the bin assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Fredricks Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice Fredricks, Bruce Fredricks, Mitchell Mulder, Tony Dimovski
  • Publication number: 20090032412
    Abstract: An organizing apparatus comprising a body, a wrap member and a wrap coupling member. The body defines a cavity with a plurality of object receiving openings. The body is positionable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In a closed configuration, transverse access to the cavity is substantially precluded. In an open configuration, transverse access to the cavity is permitted. The wrap member is coupled to the body. The wrap coupling member is associated with the body and spaced apart from the wrap member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Todd Ireland, Tony Dimovski, Eric Toth, Bruce Fredricks
  • Publication number: 20050035618
    Abstract: A storage console, comprising mix and match storage modules adapted to be arranged in a variety of positions on a supporting framework. The modules include end or terminal bins, lateral bins, medial bins, wall panels, and cargo nets among others. The framework of the console includes a base tray supporting a plurality of upright members, each having grooves of predetermined cross-section enabling a user to fix the desired modules. Each module is adapted to provide flexibility and cooperate with different storage compartments. Wall panels may be attached to the framework to facilitate secure and private storage. In addition, provision can also be made for connecting different powered accessories such as lighting, audio, video, and the like. In addition the base of the center floor console along with said accessories may with the twist of a latch, be removed from the vehicle entirely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Toth, Jon Moroney, Peter Laduke, Kevin Fellows, Michael Johnson, Joe Rankin, Brett Kooistra, Bruce Fredricks, Maurice Fredricks
  • Patent number: 6768793
    Abstract: A Service Control Point (SCP) directs a telecommunications network to connect a resource only when the resource is needed. When the resource is no longer needed, the SCP selects a new connection for the network. The SCP directs the network to disconnect the resource and use the new connection so the resource does not remain on the line during the entire call. The invention can be used to add and drop multiple resources from a call while the call is in progress. The SCP also provides context information for the call so multiple resources can access context information for the call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel Charles Sbisa, Shigeru Uchiyama, Karen Harden Miller, Bruce Fredrick Salisbury, James David Setter, Steven Eugene Norby
  • Patent number: 6483834
    Abstract: A system for creating a switched virtual circuit that includes a switch that receives initial information and a connection management system that is electrically connected to the switch, wherein the switch sends a signal to the connection management system that contains information as to the proper connection for the initial information and wherein the connection management system creates a virtual circuit that will reconfigure and transmit the initial information in such a manner that no information is lost when the initial information is transmitted by the virtual circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Bruce Fredrick Salisbury
  • Patent number: 6470081
    Abstract: A Service Control Point (SCP) directs a telecommunications network to connect a resource only when the resource is needed. When the resource is no longer needed, the SCP selects a new connection for the network. The SCP directs the network to disconnect the resource and use the new connection so the resource does not remain on the line during the entire call. The invention can be used to add and drop multiple resources from a call while the call is in progress. The SCP also provides context information for the call so multiple resources can access context information for the call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel Charles Sbisa, Shigeru Uchiyama, Karen Harden Miller, Bruce Fredrick Salisbury, James David Setter, Steven Eugene Norby
  • Patent number: 6381326
    Abstract: When telephone calls are placed by dialing a special number such as an “800” number, the dialed number is converted to a specially configured translation number that includes a destination output set of digits which are preferably the last four digits of the dialed number. This translation number is transported over the network from an originating switch to a terminating switch which then outputs the output set to the destination. Advantageously, the terminating switch also replaces the prefix portion of the translation number with an output prefix consisting of at least the NXX portion of the dialed number and outputs this prefix along with the output set to the destination for use in call tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Bruce Fredrick Salisbury
  • Patent number: 6215866
    Abstract: When telephone calls are placed by dialing a special number such as an “800” number, the dialed number is converted to a specially configured translation number that includes a destination output set of digits which are preferably the last four digits of the dialed number. This translation number is transported over the network from an originating switch to a terminating switch which then outputs the output set to the destination. Advantageously, the terminating switch also replaces the prefix portion of the translation number with an output prefix consisting of at least the NXX portion of the dialed number and outputs this prefix along with the output set to the destination for use in call tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Co L.P.
    Inventor: Bruce Fredrick Salisbury
  • Patent number: D501373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Denali Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph W. Allen, Jr., Laurie J. Allen, Bruce A. Fredricks, Jonathan T. Moroney, Peter T. LaDuke
  • Patent number: D582598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Light Corporation
    Inventors: Jim Alan Kramer, Jack Allen Beukema, Lynne Marie Bosgraaf, Mitchell Mulder, Eric Toth, Bruce Fredricks
  • Patent number: D891551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Brunswick Bowling Products LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Duell, Michael Resterhouse, Troy A. Recknagel, Bruce Fredricks, Conor Fredricks, Ben Fredricks
  • Patent number: D891552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Brunswick Bowling Products LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Duell, Michael Resterhouse, Troy A. Recknagel, Bruce Fredricks, Conor Fredricks, Ben Fredricks