Patents by Inventor Dan Herbert

Dan Herbert 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).

  • Shift reel and related methods
    Patent number: 12225982
    Abstract: Reel devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed. The reel devices are modular and include an automatic shift assembly that shifts to provide a mechanical advantage when used to tighten a cord. For instance, the reel devices are configured to provide a first drive ratio and automatically transition to a second drive ratio in response to a torque force. The reel devices include a drive assembly and a shift assembly. The drive assembly includes a cycloidal gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Shift Holding, LLC
    Inventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair
  • SHIFT REEL AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20240000195
    Abstract: Reel devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed. The reel devices are modular and include an automatic shift assembly that shifts to provide a mechanical advantage when used to tighten a cord. For instance, the reel devices are configured to provide a first drive ratio and automatically transition to a second drive ratio in response to a torque force. The reel devices include a drive assembly and a shift assembly. The drive assembly includes a cycloidal gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair
  • Shift reel and related methods
    Patent number: 11730238
    Abstract: Reel devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed. The reel devices are modular and include an automatic shift assembly that shifts to provide a mechanical advantage when used to tighten a cord. For instance, the reel devices are configured to provide a first drive ratio and automatically transition to a second drive ratio in response to a torque force. The reel devices include a drive assembly and a shift assembly. The drive assembly includes a cycloidal gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Shift Holding, LLC
    Inventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair
  • SHIFT REEL AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210251343
    Abstract: Reel devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed. The reel devices are modular and include an automatic shift assembly that shifts to provide a mechanical advantage when used to tighten a cord. For instance, the reel devices are configured to provide a first drive ratio and automatically transition to a second drive ratio in response to a torque force. The reel devices include a drive assembly and a shift assembly. The drive assembly includes a cycloidal gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair
  • Shift reel
    Patent number: D1014695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Shift Holding, LLC
    Inventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair