Patents by Inventor Chad A. Christensen

Chad A. Christensen 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: 20240116415
    Abstract: A device for constraining rotational motion of an actuator such as a seat actuator during a dynamic event. The device includes a first part attachable to a fixed frame member and carrying a first clip, and a second part attachable to an actuator and carrying a second clip. Prior to and following a dynamic event sufficient to cause actuator rotational motion the first clip and the second clip are disengaged. During the dynamic event the second clip is configured to engage the first clip to momentarily stop rotational motion of the actuator such that load on the actuator passes through the actuator shaft into the frame. In embodiments, the device is configured to minimize actuator deformation during a dynamic event while allowing a full range of standard motion during normal use of the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jeremy F. Malecha, Chad K Hatch, Conner A. Christensen, Tony E. Dalton, Sachin Tarlekar
  • Publication number: 20210395800
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of synthesizing a target nucleic acid preferentially relative to a nucleic acid with one or more nucleotides that differ from the target nucleic acid. Also disclosed are systems and kits for the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Jana KENT, Masen Chad CHRISTENSEN, Brent Coleman SATTERFIELD
  • Patent number: 10507972
    Abstract: A foldable water tank comprises a foldable receptacle including an open receptacle portion and a closed receptacle portion, the open receptacle portion communicating with the closed receptacle portion such that water from the open receptacle flows to the closed receptacle, the open receptacle portion including side walls; a folding frame operably associated with the side walls to support the sidewalls in an upright position; and the closed receptacle portion extending outwardly from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: FOL-DA-TANK
    Inventor: Chad A. Christensen
  • Publication number: 20170183148
    Abstract: A foldable water tank comprises a foldable receptacle including an open receptacle portion and a closed receptacle portion, the open receptacle portion communicating with the closed receptacle portion such that water from the open receptacle flows to the closed receptacle, the open receptacle portion including side walls; a folding frame operably associated with the side walls to support the sidewalls in an upright position; and the closed receptacle portion extending outwardly from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Chad A. CHRISTENSEN
  • Patent number: 9193501
    Abstract: Foldable tank for storing water includes a foldable receptacle having a bottom wall and vertical sidewalls; and a frame to support the sidewalls. The frame has first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth sides hingedly joined end-to-end to form an enclosure in an unfolded position during use, the frame having a folded position wherein the sides are collapsed onto each other. The first and second sides are disposed opposite each other defining a width of the receptacle in the unfolded position. The frame includes a first configuration in the unfolded position wherein the third, fourth, fifth and sixth sides are substantially perpendicular to respective first and second sides; and a second configuration in the unfolded position wherein the third, fourth, fifth and sixth sides include an angle with respective the first and second sides greater than 90°, wherein the width is variable between the first configuration and the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: FOL-DA-TANK COMPANY
    Inventor: Chad A. Christensen
  • Publication number: 20050017469
    Abstract: The multifunction stroller has a three-wheeled frame with a child's seat and a leg shroud mounted thereon. The stroller has a spoiler, or wide thin plate describing a 90° arc extending rearward. The spoiler terminates in an inverted, U-shaped channel, which may be clamped to a front rail of a second stroller, or which may receive a handlebar assembly for use as a stand alone stroller. Alternately, a planar plate terminating in a U-shaped channel may be attached to the rear of the stroller frame and used to couple the multifunction stroller to a grocery cart. The multifunction stroller may be used as a child's push toy with or without the handlebar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: William Hill, Chad Christensen