Patents by Inventor Carl TenBrink
Carl TenBrink 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: 20240016309Abstract: The disclosed embodiments of the invention relate to a supporting apparatus and methods of using it. The supporting apparatus may include a frame member including an outer periphery and an inner periphery. The supporting apparatus may further include a first leg assembly and a second leg assembly, each configurable between a closed position and an open position. The supporting apparatus may further include a suspender that may be fastened to the frame member through a plurality of straps. The suspender may include a central member that may be positioned in a region enclosed by the inner periphery of the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Travel Babies, LLCInventors: Amber Soulds, Carl Tenbrink
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Patent number: 11744396Abstract: A system, method, and device for coffee grounds agitation is disclosed. The coffee grounds agitation device includes an agitating assembly extending into at least one brewing basket having a mesh. The agitating assembly includes a driver, and at least one agitator operatively coupled to the driver such that the driver impels the at least one agitator to move within the at least one brewing basket. The agitating assembly also includes a control circuit in electrical communication with the driver and configured to impel the at least one agitator with the driver. The agitating assembly is movable into, and out of, a brewing configuration. The brewing configuration includes the at least one agitator being substantially contained within the at least one brewing basket while also operatively engaged with the driver.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Caffeine Innovations, LLCInventors: Matthew S. Brown, Samuel T. Fulton, Thomas G Pittman, Carl TenBrink
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Publication number: 20200237062Abstract: An article of jewelry includes a housing divided into upper and lower portions. The housing can be moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The housing can include therein a post on which a reel assembly including a paper roll can be assembled. One end of the paper roll can be extended through a nonlinear paper slot in an outer wall of the housing. The paper roll can include a plurality of printed messages, stickers, or other designs thereon. The nonlinear paper slot can provide tension to maintain the end of the paper roll within the nonlinear paper slot to facilitate tearing off the end of the paper roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Julee J. Tovias, Michael D. Tovias, Carl TenBrink
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Patent number: 10653266Abstract: A coffee grounds stirring device comprising a stirring basket and a stirring assembly is disclosed. The stirring basket comprises a basket rim, a side wall, and a basket floor, and is releasably coupled to the stirring assembly. The stirring assembly is contained within the stirring basket and comprises a motor, at least one blade, a control circuit, and a sensor. The sensor is configured to detect a liquid inside the coffee grounds stirring device. The at least one blade is operatively coupled to the motor such that the control circuit drives the at least one blade with the motor to rotate above the basket floor in response to the sensor detecting liquid inside the coffee grounds stirring device. The coffee grounds stirring device may be sized to be entirely contained within a coffee basket from a 12-cup-capacity coffee maker. The at least one blade may be driven to rotate intermittently.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Caffeine Innovations, LLCInventors: Matthew S. Brown, Samuel T. Fulton, Thomas G. Pittman, Carl TenBrink
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Patent number: 8307471Abstract: Bather movement apparatus for use with a sidewall opening bath enclosure generally includes a chaise, a stanchion having a stirrup for supporting the chaise along with a pivot post extending exterior to the bath enclosure and a pivot arm interconnecting the pivot post and stanchion for enabling arcuate movement of the chaise between a bathing position within the bath enclosure and a doorway position outside of the bath enclosure. The movement of the chaise passes the chaise through the bath enclosure side opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Axcess Innovations Inc.Inventors: Michael Wm. Seymour, Deon Colchester, Robert Rotstan, Jr., Carl Tenbrink
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Patent number: 8296979Abstract: A banner apparatus comprising a base having a substantially symmetrical central core formed in an upper end of the base and a banner-insert sub-assembly removably installed within the core from either open end. The core has a substantially symmetrical and central stepped inner surface that is accessible from each open end. The banner-insert sub-assembly comprises an insert having at least one passage therethrough and a windsock banner installed over the insert so as to be pinched between the insert and the core when the banner-insert sub-assembly is removably installed within the core during use, the banner having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one airflow channel in communication therebetween and with the passage and the core so as to allow airflow through the base and the banner to aid its substantially horizontal flight during use.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Inventors: Steve Pereira, Kris Stewart, Carl Tenbrink, Scott Willis
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Patent number: 8239979Abstract: A modular easy access bathing enclosure includes a shell having a seating area and a standing area with a contiguous sidewall. The sidewall around the standing area includes an access opening extending from a shell top to an opening bottom proximate the standing area. A pocket door is provided for enclosing the access opening and is movable into the sidewall surrounding the standing area. Inflatable gaskets are provided for sealing and locking the door in the access opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Axcess Innovations Inc.Inventors: Michael Wm. Seymour, Deon Colchester, Robert Rotstan, Jr., Carl Tenbrink
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Publication number: 20110056013Abstract: Bather movement apparatus for use with a sidewall opening bath enclosure generally includes a chaise, a stanchion having a stirrup for supporting the chaise along with a pivot post extending exterior to the bath enclosure and a pivot arm interconnecting the pivot post and stanchion for enabling arcuate movement of the chaise between a bathing position within the bath enclosure and a doorway position outside of the bath enclosure. The movement of the chaise passes the chaise through the bath enclosure side opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: MICHAEL WM. SEYMOUR, DEON COLCHESTER, ROBERT ROTSTAN, JR., CARL TENBRINK
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Publication number: 20110035871Abstract: A modular easy access bathing enclosure includes a shell having a seating area and a standing area with a contiguous sidewall. The sidewall around the standing area includes an access opening extending from a shell top to an opening bottom proximate the standing area. A pocket door is provided for enclosing the access opening and is movable into the sidewall surrounding the standing area. Inflatable gaskets are provided for sealing and locking the door in the access opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: MICHAEL WM. SEYMOUR, Deon Colchester, Robert Rotstan, JR., Carl Tenbrink
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Publication number: 20060095072Abstract: A field circulatory constriction device suitable for self-application by an injured person in order to stop arterial blood loss in an injured limb includes a strap and a latch for coupling the strap around the limb. A buckle is provided for cinching the coupled strap to the limb and a block and tackle mechanism is provided for increasing the pressure of the cinch strap onto the limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2004Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Carl TenBrink, David Stocks, Tim Frink
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Publication number: 20050263473Abstract: A display case includes at least one L shaped bottom member having a bottom and an upstanding back along with an L shaped top member having a top and a depending back. A tongue is disposed on an edge of one of the backs and a groove is disposed on an edge of another of the backs for coupling the backs to one another. Back extensions are provided in order to extend a distance between the top and bottom upon assembly of the bottom member, top member and the back extension. End caps and end cap extensions are configured for engaging the bottom and top for closing ends of the bottom member and the top member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventor: Carl TenBrink
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Publication number: 20050203464Abstract: A medical injection apparatus for simultaneously administering two or more medications to a patient includes a housing that is structured to hold two or more syringes in a substantially fixed relationship so that the distal ends of the syringe needles are spaced apart from each other. The housing may be structured for reuse, or may be disposable. The housing may include two portions that are identically structured, each portion defining half of the housing. The housing may also include a syringe sleeve that is deployable from a first position in which the needles of the syringes are exposed to a second position in which the needles of the syringes are not exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Timothy Haider, Monica Haider, Carl Tenbrink, David Bain
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Patent number: 6840921Abstract: A medical injection apparatus for simultaneously administering two or more medications to a patient includes a housing that is structured to hold two or more syringes in a substantially fixed relationship so that the distal ends of the syringe needles are spaced apart from each other. The housing may be structured for reuse, or may be disposable. The housing may include two portions that are identically structured, each portion defining half of the housing. The housing may also include a syringe sleeve that is deployable from a first position in which the needles of the syringes are exposed to a second position in which the needles of the syringes are not exposed.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Inventors: Timothy D. Haider, Monica R. Haider, Carl TenBrink, David Bain
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Patent number: D451109Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: MK Diamond Products, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Governo, Carl TenBrink, Cyril Fankhouser, Justin Adleff, Jim Woods
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Patent number: D635610Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: GPA Plus, LLCInventor: Carl Tenbrink
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Patent number: D822410Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Inventors: Homer Eugene Berry, Jr., Carl TenBrink
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Patent number: D843755Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Inventors: Homer Eugene Berry, Jr., Carl TenBrink
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Patent number: D847136Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Carl Tenbrink