Patents by Inventor Dan Olson

Dan Olson 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).

  • Slider and/or hard disc including coating, and optionally one or more additives that can dissipate electrical charge
    Patent number: 9508371
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to reducing a potential difference among a slider body and a hard disc drive platter by providing a hard disc drive platter and/or slider body with a coating that includes one or more additives that can dissipate electrical charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Tim Stoebe, Dan Olson
  • SLIDER AND/OR HARD DISC INCLUDING COATING, AND OPTIONALLY ONE OR MORE ADDITIVES THAT CAN DISSIPATE ELECTRICAL CHARGE
    Publication number: 20150325263
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to reducing a potential difference among a slider body and a hard disc drive platter by providing a hard disc drive platter and/or slider body with a coating that includes one or more additives that can dissipate electrical charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Tim Stoebe, Dan Olson
  • Ankle distraction apparatus
    Patent number: 5020525
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which provides distraction of the talo-tibial joint so as to allow performance of arthroscopic surgery of the ankle. The apparatus is readily connectable to a standard operating table and allows for adjustment of the amount of tension induced to the patient's ankle. The apparatus includes a unique foot engaging device which includes only two straps; a first calcaneus strap and a second dorsum strap. The straps are connected to one another and to the foot and ankle of the patient by use of hook and loop-type material fasteners. The use of such fastening material allows ready adjustment of the straps about the patient's foot and ankle so as to provide proper plantar and dorsiflexion when the cable of the distraction apparatus is attached to the ends of the calcaneus strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ewing, Dan Olson, Walter P. Preston
  • Combined toy horse head and torso
    Patent number: D541889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Inventor: Dan A. Olson
  • Toy horse
    Patent number: D318498
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Danoco Corporation
    Inventor: Dan A. Olson
  • Front grille guard for trucks
    Patent number: D904946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Grace Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Dan Olson