Patents by Inventor Collin Metzer
Collin Metzer 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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Patent number: 11330861Abstract: A shoe sole comprises a first array of interconnected void cells that is oriented adjacent to a second opposing array of interconnected void cells, wherein the second opposing array of interconnected void cells is geometrically different from the first array of void cells and includes at least one void cell with an asymmetrical perimeter.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: SKYDEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Jerod Dahl, Peter Foley, Collin Metzer, Trevor Kanous, Eric William Sugano
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Publication number: 20200214391Abstract: A shoe sole comprises a first array of interconnected void cells that is oriented adjacent to a second opposing array of interconnected void cells, wherein the second opposing array of interconnected void cells is geometrically different from the first array of void cells and includes at least one void cell with an asymmetrical perimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: JEROD DAHL, Peter Foley, Collin Metzer, Trevor Kanous, Eric William Sugano
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Patent number: 10638854Abstract: A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: SKYDEX TECHNOLOGIES, INCInventors: Ethan Thomas Wyman, Daniel Antonio Feighery, Eric William Sugano, Peter Maurice Foley, Thomas Christopher Manney, Collin Metzer, Gerald Michael Buchen, John Marcell Danis
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Patent number: 10624419Abstract: A shoe sole comprises a first array of interconnected void cells that is oriented adjacent to a second opposing array of interconnected void cells, wherein the second opposing array of interconnected void cells is geometrically different from the first array of void cells and includes at least one void cell with an asymmetrical perimeter.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: SKYDEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Jerod Dahl, Peter Foley, Collin Metzer, Trevor Kanous, Eric William Sugano
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Patent number: 10206517Abstract: A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Skydex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric W. Sugano, Collin Metzer, Peter M. Foley, Eric T. DiFelice, Bryant R. Hadden
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Patent number: 10197125Abstract: An interdigitated cellular cushioning system includes an array of void cells protruding from each of two sheet layers interdigitated between the two sheet layers. Peaks of each of the void cells are attached to the opposite sheet layer forming the interdigitated cellular cushioning system. The interdigitated cellular cushioning system may be used to absorb and distribute a source of kinetic energy incident on the interdigitated cellular cushioning system (e.g., an impact or explosion) so that the amount of force transmitted through the interdigitated cellular cushioning system is low enough that it does not cause injury to personnel or damage to personnel and/or equipment adjacent the interdigitated cellular cushioning system.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Skydex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Trevor Kanous, Peter M. Foley, Collin Metzer, Eric W. Sugano, Gerald M. Buchen, Mark Massman, Jon Neal
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Publication number: 20170208960Abstract: A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Eric W. Sugano, Collin Metzer, Peter M. Foley, Eric T. DiFelice, Bryant R. Hadden
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Publication number: 20170184172Abstract: An interdigitated cellular cushioning system includes an array of void cells protruding from each of two sheet layers interdigitated between the two sheet layers. Peaks of each of the void cells are attached to the opposite sheet layer forming the interdigitated cellular cushioning system. The interdigitated cellular cushioning system may be used to absorb and distribute a source of kinetic energy incident on the interdigitated cellular cushioning system (e.g., an impact or explosion) so that the amount of force transmitted through the interdigitated cellular cushioning system is low enough that it does not cause injury to personnel or damage to personnel and/or equipment adjacent the interdigitated cellular cushioning system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Trevor Kanous, Peter M. Foley, Collin Metzer, Eric W. Sugano, Gerald M. Buchen, Mark Massman, Jon Neal
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Patent number: 9603407Abstract: An interdigitated cellular cushioning system includes an array of void cells protruding from each of two binding layers interdigitated between the two binding layers. Peaks of each of the void cells are attached to the opposite binding layer forming the interdigitated cellular cushioning system. The interdigitated cellular cushioning system may be used to absorb and distribute a source of kinetic energy incident on the interdigitated cellular cushioning system (e.g., an impact or explosion) so that the amount of force transmitted through the interdigitated cellular cushioning system is low enough that it does not cause injury to personnel or damage to personnel and/or equipment adjacent the interdigitated cellular cushioning system.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Skydex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Trevor Kanous, Peter M. Foley, Collin Metzer, Eric W. Sugano, Gerald M. Buchen, Mark Massman, Jon Neal
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Publication number: 20170027336Abstract: A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Ethan Thomas Wyman, Daniel Antonio Feighery, Eric William Sugano, Peter Maurice Foley, Thomas Christopher Manney, Collin Metzer, Gerald Micheal Buchen, John Marcell Danis
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Patent number: 9492018Abstract: A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Skydex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ethan Thomas Wyman, Daniel Antonio Feighery, Eric William Sugano, Peter Maurice Foley, Thomas Christopher Manney, Collin Metzer, Gerald Michael Buchen, John Marcell Danis
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Publication number: 20150157135Abstract: A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Ethan Thomas Wyman, Daniel Antonio Feighery, Eric William Sugano, Peter Maurice Foley, Thomas Christopher Manney, Collin Metzer, Gerald Michael Buchen, John Marcell Danis
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Patent number: 8990987Abstract: A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Skydex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ethan Thomas Wyman, Daniel Antonio Feighery, Eric William Sugano, Peter Foley, Thomas Manney, Collin Metzer, Gerald Michael Buchen, John Marcel Danis
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Publication number: 20150075931Abstract: An interdigitated cellular cushioning system includes an array of void cells protruding from each of two binding layers interdigitated between the two binding layers. Peaks of each of the void cells are attached to the opposite binding layer forming the interdigitated cellular cushioning system. The interdigitated cellular cushioning system may be used to absorb and distribute a source of kinetic energy incident on the interdigitated cellular cushioning system (e.g., an impact or explosion) so that the amount of force transmitted through the interdigitated cellular cushioning system is low enough that it does not cause injury to personnel or damage to personnel and/or equipment adjacent the interdigitated cellular cushioning system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Trevor Kanous, Peter M. Foley, Collin Metzer, Eric W. Sugano, Gerald M. Buchen, Mark Massman, Jon Neal
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Publication number: 20150072103Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein include methods of manufacturing related to a spaced array of individually formed void cells, which are linked together. The void cells are protruding, resiliently compressible cells manufactured by thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, laminating, and/or blow molding processes. The individual void cells are molded and arranged in an array. A separate, porous binding layer is attached to the individual void cells in the array. In one implementation, two arrays may each comprise of linked individually formed void cells, wherein each array is aligned with the other array, and linked individually formed void cells of one array are positioned opposite the linked individually formed void cells of the other array, sharing the same binding layer. In another implementation, multiple arrays can be stacked upon one another. In another implementation, the linked individually formed void cells have substantially different force-deflection characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Rico Tresso, Ethan Wyman, Collin Metzer, Peter M. Foley, Eric DiFelice
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Publication number: 20150052683Abstract: A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses of one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Eric W. Sugano, Collin Metzer, Peter M. Foley, Eric T. DiFelice, Bryant R. Hadden
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Publication number: 20150033577Abstract: A shoe sole comprises a first array of interconnected void cells that is oriented adjacent to a second opposing array of interconnected void cells, wherein the second opposing array of interconnected void cells is geometrically different from the first array of void cells and includes at least one void cell with an asymmetrical perimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Jerod Dahl, Peter Foley, Collin Metzer, Trevor Kanous, Eric William Sugano
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Patent number: 8915339Abstract: An interdigitated cellular cushioning system includes an array of void cells protruding from each of two binding layers interdigitated between the two binding layers. Peaks of each of the void cells are attached to the opposite binding layer forming the interdigitated cellular cushioning system. The interdigitated cellular cushioning system may be used to absorb and distribute a source of kinetic energy incident on the interdigitated cellular cushioning system (e.g., an impact or explosion) so that the amount of force transmitted through the interdigitated cellular cushioning system is low enough that it does not cause injury to personnel or damage to personnel and/or equipment adjacent the interdigitated cellular cushioning system.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Skydex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Trevor Kanous, Peter Maurice Foley, Collin Metzer, Eric Sugano, Gerald Buchen, Mark Massmann, Jon Neal
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Patent number: 8904584Abstract: A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses of one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Skydex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric W. Sugano, Collin Metzer, Peter M. Foley, Eric T. DiFelice, Bryant R. Hadden
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Publication number: 20140304900Abstract: The presently disclosed body padding is removably attached to a user's garment and configured to overlie an area of the user's body susceptible to injury (e.g., the user's knees or elbows). The body padding includes a padded insert and a protective cap which is selectively inserted into a corresponding body pad pocket within the user's garment. When installed, the protective cap occupies the entire window into the body pad pocket and projects through the body pad window. Further, one or more attachments are arranged around the projecting portion of the protective cap, which are selectively attached to corresponding attachments arranged around the pocket window.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: SKYDEX Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric W. Sugano, Collin Metzer, Peter M. Foley, Eric T. DiFelice, Trevor Kanous, Bryant R. Hadden, Richard B. Hutson