Patents by Inventor Daniel Ballou

Daniel Ballou 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: 20130264363
    Abstract: An article-storage unit is configured to store various articles in several compartments. The article-storage unit is compactable to assume a smaller size when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: COSCO MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Ballou, Ryan Redenbaugh
  • Publication number: 20130192498
    Abstract: A compact lap desk for space-saving storage and convenient portability. The compact lap desk includes a frame structure comprising a folding leg that is mechanically attached to a main tray, wherein the folding leg is configured such that it can be extended away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform adapted for receiving a laptop computer or other suitable articles. The compact lap desk includes an expandable fabric body that is substantially disposed over and attached to the frame structure, wherein the expandable fabric body is equipped with a retention mechanism to retain and conceal an expanding section of fabric material, when closed. When the retention mechanism is opened, the expanding section of fabric material is released and accommodates the mechanical extension of the folding leg away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform for the compact lap desk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dustin Bullock, Cesar Viramontes-Trujillo, Daniel Ballou
  • Publication number: 20120325702
    Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
  • Publication number: 20110297566
    Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni
  • Publication number: 20080010780
    Abstract: A rigid corner guard protects a corner of a structure from collisions with objects. The corner guard includes a rigid body having a base, an upper end, and a wall extending between the base and the upper end that is configured to surround the corner of the structure. The corner guard also includes a leg structure secured to the rigid body including at least two leg portions adapted to support the rigid body of the corner guard. The separation between the at least two leg portions is at a predetermined distance. The corner guard further includes an adjustment mechanism coupled to the rigid body. The adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the rigid body to flex the rigid body to adjust the predetermined distance for installation of the at least two leg portions. The corner guard is constructed of material with sufficient strength and toughness to withstand collisions with heavier industrial type equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: McCue Corporation
    Inventors: David McCue, Daniel Ballou, Adam Stevens, Brent Hild, Teodoro Mesa, Genesis McDermott
  • Publication number: 20070248410
    Abstract: An adjustable bollard protects structures from collisions with objects and limits access to particular areas. The bollard includes a rigid post body and a leg structure secured to the rigid body. The leg structure includes at least two leg portions adapted to support the rigid post body, where the two leg portions are separated by a predetermined distance. The bollard further includes an adjustment mechanism coupled to the rigid body, the two leg portions, or both. The adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the rigid post body to flex the rigid body to adjust the predetermined distance for installation of the at least two leg portions. The bollard is constructed of material with sufficient strength and toughness to withstand collisions with heavier industrial type equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: McCue Corporation
    Inventors: David McCue, Daniel Ballou, Adam Stevens, Brent Hild, Teodoro Mesa, Genesis McDermott
  • Publication number: 20050152766
    Abstract: A method and apparatus removably and replaceably mounting a member in a hole that provides sufficient support for the member while also improving installation time of the anchor holding the member in place includes use of a drive anchor system. The drive anchor system includes a drive anchor. The drive anchor includes a hollow shaft having an internal chamber, an external wall, a first end, and a second end. A surface feature is disposed on the external wall for providing anchoring functionality. A bifurcating crevice extends from the second end of the hollow shaft toward the first end of the hollow shaft, and creates a first leg and a second leg of the hollow shaft. A member coupling is sized and dimensioned to fit within the internal chamber of the drive anchor, such that the member can couple with the member coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Applicant: McCue Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Ballou, David McCue, Adam Stevens
  • Patent number: D555969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Augusto Picozza, Peter Kotsonis, Carl William Betterley, Daniel Ballou, Jonathan Dalton, Jennifer Linnane
  • Patent number: D580613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Wayne Lum, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D580615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: SimpleHuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Wayne Lum, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D634911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D657108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D699448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou