Patents by Inventor Bryan K. Hicks

Bryan K. Hicks 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: 6941619
    Abstract: An eyeglass retainer is configured to retain an eyeglass in a desired position on the body of a user, such as the head or neck of the user. The retainer includes (i) a cord having a first end and a second end; (ii) a first connector coupled to the first end of the cord; and (iii) a second connector coupled to the second end of the cord. Each of the first and second connectors have: (i) a tubular wall defining a hollow chamber configured to receive an eyeglass earpiece therein; and (ii) an expandable opening extending through the tubular wall. The expandable opening may comprise: (i) a hole extending through the tubular wall; and (ii) a slit extending through the tubular wall. An eyeglass earpiece can be selectively mounted in each connector or a temple of the eyeglass can be mounted in each connector. Thus, the eyeglass retainer etains the eyeglass in one of a plurality of possible orientations on the body of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Snugz/USA Incorporated
    Inventors: Brandon R. Mackay, Bryan K. Hicks
  • Patent number: 6711785
    Abstract: A lanyard system conveniently suspends entry badges, keys or other objects about the neck. The system comprises a connector having a male buckle portion and a female buckle portion. The male buckle portion has an attachment coupling thereon such that the male buckle portion can be selectively mounted within a female buckle portion and can selectively receive an attachment thereon. Knobs on the sides of the connector provide a convenient gripping surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventors: Bryan K. Hicks, Brandon Robert Mackay
  • Publication number: 20030101542
    Abstract: An eyeglass retainer is configured to retain an eyeglass in a desired position on the body of a user, such as the head or neck of the user. The retainer includes (i) a cord having a first end and a second end; (ii) a first connector coupled to the first end of the cord; and (iii) a second connector coupled to the second end of the cord. Each of the first and second connectors have: (i) a tubular wall defining a hollow chamber configured to receive an eyeglass earpiece therein; and (ii) an expandable opening extending through the tubular wall. The expandable opening may comprise: (i) a hole extending through the tubular wall; and (ii) a slit extending through the tubular wall. An eyeglass earpiece can be selectively mounted in each connector or a temple of the eyeglass can be mounted in each connector. Thus, the eyeglass retainer etains the eyeglass in one of a plurality of possible orientations on the body of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Brandon R. Mackay, Bryan K. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20030033697
    Abstract: A lanyard system conveniently suspends entry badges, keys or other objects about the neck. The system comprises a connector having a male buckle portion and a female buckle portion. The male buckle portion has an attachment coupling thereon such that the male buckle portion can be selectively mounted within a female buckle portion and can selectively receive an attachment thereon. Knobs on the sides of the connector provide a convenient gripping surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Bryan K. Hicks, Brandon Robert Mackay
  • Patent number: D437485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventors: Bryan K. Hicks, Brandon Robert MacKay, Anthony Todd Hagen
  • Patent number: D507110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventors: Bryan K. Hicks, Brandon Robert Mackay
  • Patent number: D520241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Snugz USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan K. Hicks, Brandon Robert Mackay
  • Patent number: D536173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Snugz USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan K. Hicks, Brandon Robert Mackay
  • Patent number: D420800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Snugz USA
    Inventors: Bryan K. Hicks, Brandon Robert Mackay, Anthony Todd Hagen
  • Patent number: D422142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Snugz USA
    Inventors: Bryan K. Hicks, Brandon Robert MacKay, Anthony Todd Hagen
  • Patent number: D426063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Snugz USA
    Inventors: Bryan K. Hicks, Brandon Robert Mackay, Anthony Todd Hagen