Patents by Inventor Christopher Michael Stokes

Christopher Michael Stokes 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: 20180153151
    Abstract: A removably attachable accessory bracket for a cooler, comprising: an upper portion configured with a low profile to fit wholly within a recess located on an upper rim of the cooler; a pin connected to the upper portion configured as an insertable counterpart to a cooler tie down slot located on the upper rim of the cooler; an offset bracket with a tie down slot connected to the upper portion and configured for passing a tie down strap therethrough; and, at least one accessory connected to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Stokes
  • Patent number: 9913464
    Abstract: A removably attachable accessory bracket for a cooler, comprising: an upper portion configured with a low profile to fit wholly within a recess located on an upper rim of the cooler; a pin connected to the upper portion configured as an insertable counterpart to a cooler tie down slot located on the upper rim of the cooler; an offset bracket with a tie down slot connected to the upper portion and configured for passing a tie down strap therethrough; and, at least one accessory connected to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Stokes
  • Publication number: 20130159201
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for managing a plurality of tires from their procurement through their disposal. An embodiment may include a method for determining all the costs of a tire over its total service life including procurement costs, repair costs, retread costs and disposal costs. An embodiment may include managing an inventory by automatically replenishing the inventory by following a set of stored inventory management rules. An embodiment may include helping to ensure that an impermissible tire is not mounted on a vehicle. A stored set of tire mounting rules automatically check the tire being mounted against requirements for the tire set by the rules, the requirements set as to by vehicle type and wheel position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicants: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Compagnie Generale des Establissements Michelin
    Inventors: Nathan J. Kirian, Christopher Michael Stokes
  • Patent number: 8380580
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for managing a plurality of tires from their procurement through their disposal. An embodiment may include a method for determining all the costs of a tire over its total service life including procurement costs, repair costs, retread costs and disposal costs. An embodiment may include managing an inventory by automatically replenishing the inventory by following a set of stored inventory management rules. An embodiment may include helping to ensure that an impermissible tire is not mounted on a vehicle. A stored set of tire mounting rules automatically check the tire being mounted against requirements for the tire set by the rules, the requirements set as to by vehicle type and wheel position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Tire Centers, Inc
    Inventors: Nathan J. Kirian, Christopher Michael Stokes
  • Publication number: 20120123911
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for managing a plurality of tires from their procurement through their disposal. An embodiment may include a method for determining all the costs of a tire over its total service life including procurement costs, repair costs, retread costs and disposal costs. An embodiment may include managing an inventory by automatically replenishing the inventory by following a set of stored inventory management rules. An embodiment may include helping to ensure that an impermissible tire is not mounted on a vehicle. A stored set of tire mounting rules automatically check the tire being mounted against requirements for the tire set by the rules, the requirements set as to by vehicle type and wheel position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Nathan J. Kirian, Christopher Michael Stokes
  • Patent number: 8112318
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for managing a plurality of tires from their procurement through their disposal. An embodiment may include a method for determining all the costs of a tire over its total service life including procurement costs, repair costs, retread costs and disposal costs. An embodiment may include managing an inventory by automatically replenishing the inventory by following a set of stored inventory management rules. An embodiment may include helping to ensure that an impermissible tire is not mounted on a vehicle. A stored set of tire mounting rules automatically check the tire being mounted against requirements for the tire set by the rules, the requirements set as to by vehicle type and wheel position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Tire Centers, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Kirian, Christopher Michael Stokes
  • Publication number: 20110153459
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for managing a plurality of tires from their procurement through their disposal. An embodiment may include a method for determining all the costs of a tire over its total service life including procurement costs, repair costs, retread costs and disposal costs. An embodiment may include managing an inventory by automatically replenishing the inventory by following a set of stored inventory management rules. An embodiment may include helping to ensure that an impermissible tire is not mounted on a vehicle. A stored set of tire mounting rules automatically check the tire being mounted against requirements for the tire set by the rules, the requirements set as to by vehicle type and wheel position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Nathan J. Kirian, Christopher Michael Stokes