Patents by Inventor Daniel M. Hulse

Daniel M. Hulse 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).

  • Clamping assembly
    Patent number: 7980580
    Abstract: The present application discloses several embodiments of clamping devices and quick connect attachment devices. In one embodiment, a clamping device includes two wedge members that are forced together to engage a frame component. In another embodiment, a quick connect attachment or latching assembly includes components that slide together and are then fixed, by moving a protrusion into a recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Howard L. Loewenthal, Daniel M. Hulse
  • Adjustable seat cushion assembly
    Patent number: 7891033
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a seat cushion assembly is provided that includes a base cushion and a plurality of inserts. A recess is defined within the base cushion which is adapted to house the inserts. Each of the inserts can be selectively removed from the recess to provide for obliquity adjustment of the cushion assembly. In addition, the inserts may be selectively located on one side of the base cushion or the other to further adjust the inclined orientation of the base cushion. According to another embodiment, a seat cushion assembly is provided that includes a base cushion and a pair of inserts. A recess is defined within the base cushion which is adapted to house the inserts that includes a projection that has a plurality of surfaces that abut a surface of each of the inserts when the inserts are housed within the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Howard L. Loewenthal, Daniel M. Hulse, Michael A. Babinec
  • ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090222992
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a seat cushion assembly is provided that includes a base cushion and a plurality of inserts. A recess is defined within the base cushion which is adapted to house the inserts. Each of the inserts can be selectively removed from the recess to provide for obliquity adjustment of the cushion assembly. In addition, the inserts may be selectively located on one side of the base cushion or the other to further adjust the inclined orientation of the base cushion. According to another embodiment, a seat cushion assembly is provided that includes a base cushion and a pair of inserts. A recess is defined within the base cushion which is adapted to house the inserts that includes a projection that has a plurality of surfaces that abut a surface of each of the inserts when the inserts are housed within the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: INVACARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Howard L. Loewenthal, Daniel M. Hulse, Michael A. Babinec
  • Cushion
    Patent number: D620297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Howard L. Loewenthal, Daniel M. Hulse, Michael A. Babinec
  • Controller
    Patent number: D672727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Ricky J. McCullar, Kristie L. Jarrett, Michael Sedlak, Brian W. Huml, Daniel M. Hulse, Michael Romano
  • Controller
    Patent number: D678849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Ricky J. McCullar, Kristie L. Jarrett, Michael Sedlak, Brian W. Huml, Daniel M. Hulse, Michael Romano
  • Controller
    Patent number: D687392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Ricky J. McCullar, Kristie L. Jarrett, Michael Sedlak, Brian W. Huml, Daniel M. Hulse, Michael Romano