Patents by Inventor Bryan Rolfs
Bryan Rolfs 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).
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Publication number: 20230013046Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for vacuum cleaners, including vacuum cleaners with corner suction functionality. An example vacuum cleaner includes a suction channel assembly that has a main channel including a main suction input and one or more branch channels connected to the main channel and extending away from the main channel, each branch channel having an opening forming an auxiliary suction input. The vacuum cleaner can have a valve positioned between the main channel and at least one branch channel. The valve can be operable to open or close to allow or block suction through the branch channel and/or open or close to allow or block suction through the main channel. The vacuum cleaner can include a lower assembly that carries the suction channel assembly. Each branch channel opens to an exterior of the lower assembly, such as through a front corner of the lower assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Michael O'Shaughnessy, James Mitlyng, Rosie Colacino, Logan Oglesby, Helai Li, Philip Anthony, Ross Carl, Adam Finke, Tyler Greek, Jackson Miller, Nicholas Principi, Bryan Rolfs, Scott Rote, Nathan Wicker
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Patent number: 10843502Abstract: A side-knock type mechanical pencil comprising a body with a side-mounted knock button coupled to the body of the mechanical pencil and adapted to slidingly engage with a lead tube with a frustoconical hub for translating the motion of the knock button actuation to linear extension of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Sanford L.P.Inventors: Kenneth Swanick, Bryan Rolfs
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Publication number: 20200094611Abstract: A side-knock type mechanical pencil comprising a body with a side-mounted knock button coupled to the body of the mechanical pencil and adapted to slidingly engage with a lead tube with a frustoconical hub for translating the motion of the knock button actuation to linear extension of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Swanick, Bryan Rolfs
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Patent number: 10525762Abstract: A side-knock type mechanical pencil comprising a body with a side-mounted knock button coupled to the body of the mechanical pencil and adapted to slidingly engage with a lead tube with a frustoconical hub for translating the motion of the knock button actuation to linear extension of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Sanford L.P.Inventors: Kenneth Swanick, Bryan Rolfs
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Publication number: 20180154680Abstract: A side-knock type mechanical pencil comprising a body with a side-mounted knock button coupled to the body of the mechanical pencil and adapted to slidingly engage with a lead tube with a frustoconical hub for translating the motion of the knock button actuation to linear extension of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Swanick, Bryan Rolfs
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Patent number: 9614202Abstract: An electronic device may include a battery well and a plurality of tabs. The battery well may receive a disk-shaped battery and may include an annular sidewall, an open end, an end wall and a recess. The open end may be disposed at a first end of the sidewall. The end wall may be substantially perpendicular to the sidewall at a second end of the sidewall and axially between the recess and the open end. The recess may be disposed at the second end of the sidewall and adjacent the end wall. The recess may be adapted to receive a portion of the battery therein. The tabs may be disposed at the open end and may extend radially inward from the sidewall to releasably retain the battery in the battery well. The tabs may define a plane that is substantially parallel to the end wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Rolfs, Anthony J. Uberta, III
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Patent number: 9039876Abstract: A test strip ejector system for receiving and ejecting a fluid testing medical device test strip includes a mechanism assembly supported by the device whereby user actuation of the mechanism assembly induces displacement of the test strip in at least a test strip ejection direction to eject the test strip. The mechanism assembly includes a power source and an electric motor such as a piezo-electric linear micro motor connected to the power source. The electric motor has an armature displaced when the electric motor is energized. A digital display/user interface is provided. Selection of an ejection function presented on the digital display/user interface initiates operation of the electric motor and displacement of the armature thereby displacing the test strip in the ejection direction. An operating system including a microprocessor is connected to the display/user interface. The microprocessor controls direction of operation and operating speed of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Clint A. Ecoff, Bryan Rolfs, Anthony J. Uberta, III
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Publication number: 20150118534Abstract: An electronic device may include a battery well and a plurality of tabs. The battery well may receive a disk-shaped battery and may include an annular sidewall, an open end, an end wall and a recess. The open end may be disposed at a first end of the sidewall. The end wall may be substantially perpendicular to the sidewall at a second end of the sidewall and axially between the recess and the open end. The recess may be disposed at the second end of the sidewall and adjacent the end wall. The recess may be adapted to receive a portion of the battery therein. The tabs may be disposed at the open end and may extend radially inward from the sidewall to releasably retain the battery in the battery well. The tabs may define a plane that is substantially parallel to the end wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Rolfs, Anthony J. Uberta, III
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Publication number: 20140001044Abstract: A test strip ejector system for receiving and ejecting a fluid testing medical device test strip includes a mechanism assembly supported by the device whereby user actuation of the mechanism assembly induces displacement of the test strip in at least a test strip ejection direction to eject the test strip. The mechanism assembly includes a power source and an electric motor such as a piezo-electric linear micro motor connected to the power source. The electric motor has an armature displaced when the electric motor is energized. A digital display/user interface is provided. Selection of an ejection function presented on the digital display/user interface initiates operation of the electric motor and displacement of the armature thereby displacing the test strip in the ejection direction. An operating system including a microprocessor is connected to the display/user interface. The microprocessor controls direction of operation and operating speed of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Clint A. Ecoff, Bryan Rolfs, Anthony J. Uberta, III
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Patent number: 8226890Abstract: The present invention provides an innovative means for efficient and secure component assembly and for ensuring secure electrical connections in a small diagnostics device where available space for fasteners is limited. In one embodiment, principles of leverage are employed to produce a force at a location where space is available. The force is transferred to a different location of the assembly where it is used to maintain secure connections between components.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Michel Cadio, Bryan Rolfs, Aleksey Pirkhalo, James Wolford
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Publication number: 20100113896Abstract: The present invention provides an innovative means for efficient and secure component assembly and for ensuring secure electrical connections in a small diagnostics device where available space for fasteners is limited. In one embodiment, principles of leverage are employed to produce a force at a location where space is available. The force is transferred to a different location of the assembly where it is used to maintain secure connections between components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Michel Cadio, Bryan Rolfs, Aleksey Pirkhalo, James Wolford
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Publication number: 20070235460Abstract: A secure latch having a lid that includes a panel and a plurality of walls extending from the edges of the panel forming a skirt, the skirt having a cut out portion. A latch handle is pivotably mounted to an underside of the lid proximate the cut out portion. The latch handle is partially shielded from accidental contact by the skirt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Timothy Killinger, Patrick Flanagan, Justin Guthrie, Bryan Rolfs
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Publication number: 20070235452Abstract: A storage container lid includes a base portion having at least one through opening and a cover portion including a first panel hingedly attached to a second panel, the cover portion being hingedly attached to the base portion. The first and second panels may be moved independently of one another to access the at least one through opening and wherein the at least one through opening is covered when one of the first and second panels in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Timothy Killinger, Patrick Flanagan, Justin Guthrie, Bryan Rolfs
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Patent number: D476866Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: J.J. Mauget Co., Inc.Inventors: Timothy Wells, Bryan Rolfs, Paul King
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Patent number: RE44595Abstract: The present invention provides an innovative means for efficient and secure component assembly and for ensuring secure electrical connections in a small diagnostics device where available space for fasteners is limited. In one embodiment, principles of leverage are employed to produce a force at a location where space is available. The force is transferred to a different location of the assembly where it is used to maintain secure connections between components.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Michel Cadio, Bryan Rolfs, Aleksey Pirkhalo, James Wolford