Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Braun
Christopher J. Braun 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: 20240082760Abstract: A inflation sealing system is provided for sealing a filter element in a housing at a mating interface therebetween. The sealing system includes a keyed interface. A replacement filter element is provided for such filtration sealing system, with the replacement filter element including a keyed interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Caryn J. KINDKEPPEL, Brian W. Schwandt, Thomas J. Braun, Christopher E. Holm, Pathikrit T. Banerjee, Buwa A. Baldeh
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Publication number: 20220055236Abstract: A hair cutter with an improved blade assembly is described. The blade assembly includes a first blade, a second blade, a yoke coupled to the second blade, a blade guide between the first and second blade, a retainer, and a biasing mechanism. The biasing mechanism includes a base and at least one arm configured to interface with and move with the second blade. The retainer is positioned behind the second blade and engages the biasing mechanism. The retainer is further configure to receive a housing connector, allowing for coupling to a handle of the hair cutter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, Joseph Novak, Jeffrey D. Gross, Jassen R. Miller
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Publication number: 20210394376Abstract: A hair cutter with an improved handle is described. The handle includes a neck and upper and lower housings that together form a surface with a gripping portion. The handle extends longitudinally from a cutting end to a handle or gripping end opposite a blade assembly at the cutting end. The gripping portion of the handle facilitates gripping and/or handling the handle. The location of the griping portion and the size relative to the handle allows for improved grasping for users. The neck is configured to deflect hair and/or debris away from the hair cutter and includes a shape and size relative to the handle allowing for reduced weight compared to a standard hair shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, Joseph Novak, Jeffrey D. Gross, Jassen R. Miller
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Patent number: 8136253Abstract: A comb attachment for a hair trimmer includes a comb body having a leading edge and a trailing edge, wherein the trailing edge defines an attachment member for attaching the comb body to the hair trimmer. The comb attachment further includes a plurality of tines at the leading edge of the comb body, wherein adjacent tines define a hair guide slot and the hair guide slot includes first and second side walls. The comb attachment also includes a pair of fins associated with the hair guide slot wherein one fin is positioned proximate each side wall of the hair guide slot and each fin extends from the associated tine.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Andis CompanyInventors: Ivan K. Zoot, Christopher J. Braun
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Publication number: 20090019706Abstract: A comb attachment for a hair trimmer includes a comb body having a leading edge and a rear portion. The rear portion is configured to couple the comb body to the hair trimmer. The comb attachment further includes a plurality of tines at the leading edge of the comb body, a magnet assembly configured to magnetically couple the comb attachment to the hair trimmer, and a recess formed in the rear portion of the comb body. The recess is configured to receive the magnet assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Edwin A. Werner, Christopher J. Braun
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Publication number: 20080250645Abstract: A hair clipper includes a housing that defines a cavity and has an opening communicating with the cavity. The hair clipper further includes a blade assembly coupled to a cutting end of the housing and a holder positioned within the cavity and proximate the opening. The hair clipper further includes a plurality of light sources, wherein each light source is received by the holder. The light sources are positioned to direct light through the opening and towards the cutting end of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Richard J. Tringali, Robert E. Derby, Jeff Gross, Christopher J. Braun
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Publication number: 20080184565Abstract: A comb attachment for a hair trimmer includes a comb body having a leading edge and a trailing edge, wherein the trailing edge defines an attachment member for attaching the comb body to the hair trimmer. The comb attachment further includes a plurality of tines at the leading edge of the comb body, wherein adjacent tines define a hair guide slot and the hair guide slot includes first and second side walls. The comb attachment also includes a pair of fins associated with the hair guide slot wherein one fin is positioned proximate each side wall of the hair guide slot and each fin extends from the associated tine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Andis CompanyInventors: Ivan K. Zoot, Christopher J. Braun
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Patent number: 6968623Abstract: A hair trimmer having an adjustable comb actuator assembly capable of moving a comb to a number of positions between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position for varying the cutting length of the hair trimmer. The actuator assembly includes a comb carriage, a comb button, a lock spring, and a lock button.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Andis CompanyInventors: Christopher J. Braun, John M. Piwaron
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Patent number: 6862810Abstract: A hair trimmer having a clip, a releasable cutting head, and a release button operable to release the cutting head from an operating position to an open position when actuated by an operator of the hair trimmer. The clip selectively retains the cutting head in the operating position and releases the cutting head from the operating position to the open position when the release button is actuated by an operator of the hair trimmer. The clip also biases the release button to a retracted position, the release button being in the retracted position when the cutting head is in the operating position. The clip also holds the top and bottom portions of the hair trimmer body together for operation of the hair trimmer.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Andis CompanyInventors: Christopher J. Braun, Mark A. Pleshek
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Publication number: 20030233755Abstract: A hair trimmer having a clip, a releasable cutting head, and a release button operable to release the cutting head from an operating position to an open position when actuated by an operator of the hair trimmer. The clip selectively retains the cutting head in the operating position and releases the cutting head from the operating position to the open position when the release button is actuated by an operator of the hair trimmer. The clip also biases the release button to a retracted position, the release button being in the retracted position when the cutting head is in the operating position. The clip also holds the top and bottom portions of the hair trimmer body together for operation of the hair trimmer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Applicant: Andis CompanyInventors: Christopher J. Braun, Mark A. Pleshek
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Publication number: 20030233754Abstract: A hair trimmer having an adjustable comb actuator assembly capable of moving a comb to a number of positions between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position for varying the cutting length of the hair trimmer. The actuator assembly includes a comb carriage, a comb button, a lock spring, and a lock button.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Applicant: Andis Company, Sturtevant, WisconsinInventors: Christopher J. Braun, John M. Piwaron
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Patent number: D972215Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Andis CompanyInventors: Christopher J. Braun, Joseph Novak, Jeffrey D. Gross
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Patent number: D993535Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Andis CompanyInventors: Christopher J. Braun, Joseph Novak, Jeffrey D. Gross, Jassen R. Miller