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).

  • Publication number: 20240082760
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Caryn J. KINDKEPPEL, Brian W. Schwandt, Thomas J. Braun, Christopher E. Holm, Pathikrit T. Banerjee, Buwa A. Baldeh
  • Publication number: 20220055236
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, Joseph Novak, Jeffrey D. Gross, Jassen R. Miller
  • Publication number: 20210394376
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, Joseph Novak, Jeffrey D. Gross, Jassen R. Miller
  • Patent number: 8136253
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Andis Company
    Inventors: Ivan K. Zoot, Christopher J. Braun
  • Publication number: 20090019706
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Edwin A. Werner, Christopher J. Braun
  • Publication number: 20080250645
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Richard J. Tringali, Robert E. Derby, Jeff Gross, Christopher J. Braun
  • Publication number: 20080184565
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Andis Company
    Inventors: Ivan K. Zoot, Christopher J. Braun
  • Patent number: 6968623
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Andis Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, John M. Piwaron
  • Patent number: 6862810
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Andis Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, Mark A. Pleshek
  • Publication number: 20030233755
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Andis Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, Mark A. Pleshek
  • Publication number: 20030233754
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Andis Company, Sturtevant, Wisconsin
    Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, John M. Piwaron
  • Patent number: D972215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Andis Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, Joseph Novak, Jeffrey D. Gross
  • Patent number: D993535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Andis Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Braun, Joseph Novak, Jeffrey D. Gross, Jassen R. Miller