Patents by Inventor Christopher R. Foster

Christopher R. Foster 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).

  • Patent number: 11950713
    Abstract: Systems disclosed herein are directed to a display stand unit for a retail environment. The display stand unit includes a base having an interior and a display stand. The display stand includes a stem that connects to and extends upwardly from the base and a receiving surface that is suspended above and spaced away from the base by the stem. The receiving surface is configured to releasably hold an electronic device above and spaced away from the base. The display stand unit further includes a security cable that extends out from the base. The security cable is configured to attach to the electronic device to movably secure the electronic device to the base. The display stand unit further includes a retractor disposed within the interior of the base and connected to the security cable. The retractor automatically retracts the security cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David Samuel Kumka, Clayton R. Woosley, Daniel S. Foster, Eric Weijia Wang, Gregory R. Ritter, Joshua Adams, Christopher Hu, Priya K. Nambiar
  • Publication number: 20240052725
    Abstract: Chemical stick receiving pressure vessel includes a housing having a body portion. Body portion forming a first opening at a first end and forming a second opening at a second end. Cap operable to close the first opening, wherein the cap forms an outlet. Plurality of stick receiving tubes mounted inside the body portion, wherein the stick receiving tubes are operable to receive chemical treatment sticks; a base portion being coupled to the second opening, wherein the base portion is operable to be placed on the ground and within a predefined proximity to a wellhead. Inlet formed on the side surface of the base portion. Fluid enters the inlet from the well-head and passes through the plurality of stick receiving tubes before exiting through the outlet to be placed in the annulus between the casing and tubing of the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: FREEDOM CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher R. FOSTER, Charles H. DIETZ, Alan L. CARDONA, Tommy L. ROLAND
  • Publication number: 20140188334
    Abstract: A wheel chock system includes a hydraulic assembly coupled to a vehicle. Adjustment arms are mounted adjacent each tire, each adjustment arm having a proximal end operatively coupled to the hydraulic assembly and a distal end adjacent a road-encountering surface of a respective tire, the pair of adjustment arms being movable between deployed released configurations upon operation of the hydraulic assembly. A pair of chocks is coupled to respective second ends of the adjustment arms, the chocks being situated in contact with a respective vehicle tire at the deployed configuration and displaced from the respective vehicle tire at the extended configuration. An actuator is operatively coupled to the hydraulic assembly and configured to actuate the adjustment arms to move between deployed and released configurations. Sensors cause automatic deployment of the chocks when the vehicle ignition is turned off, when the gear is parked, and when the driver leaves his seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher R. Foster