Patents by Inventor David L. Reeb
David L. Reeb 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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Publication number: 20160159570Abstract: A locking device is provided, preferably for a container. The locking device keeps the lid of the container closed when the container is knocked over on its side, with a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, to prevent spillage of its contents. The locking device, however, allows the lid to open when the waste container is tipped over, preferably in a forward direction, by a dumping operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: David L. REEB, James L. MARTIN, II
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Publication number: 20160159569Abstract: A locking device for a container is provided. The locking device contains a weighted mechanism having a mounting block and at least one paddle mounted on the mounting block. The weighted mechanism is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The at least one paddle having two opposing ends. A first end is mounted to the mounting block by a rotatable coupling to allow the paddle to pivot thereon. A second end of the paddle is detachably mounted to a surface of the mounting block, such that a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, causes the second end to detach from the mounting block to block the weighted mechanism from moving from the locked position to the opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: David L. REEB, James L. MARTIN, II
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Patent number: 9259355Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame and a fabric member. The frame has an ear portion and a band portion. The ear portion of the frame includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the ear portion defines an interior portion of an opening. The second side of the ear portion defines an exterior portion of the opening. The fabric member includes at least its own ear portion coupled to the ear portion of the frame. The ear portion of the fabric member covers the interior portion of the opening in substantially its entirety and covers less than an entirety of the exterior portion of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: 180s, Inc.Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp, Justin Saul Werner
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Publication number: 20150314957Abstract: A locking device for a container having a hinged lid, comprises a base unit adapted to be fixed to the container and a pivotable unit mounted to the base unit and pivotally movable between open and closed positions. The base unit includes a locking mechanism comprising a casing, a rotatable shaft, a blocking member fixed to the shaft and disposed in the casing, and a rolling member. The pivotable unit is mounted to the shaft of the base unit. The rolling member is provided to move within the casing between a blocking position wherein the rolling member blocks movement of the pivotable unit relative to the casing to prevent unauthorized opening of the lid, and a release position wherein the rolling member moves away from the blocking member to permit the movement of the blocking member relative to the casing thereby permitting opening of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventor: David L. REEB
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Patent number: 9132038Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame disposed within a cavity of a shell. The frame includes a band portion and an ear portion. The ear portion includes an inner side disposed adjacent a head of a user when the ear warmer is worn by a user. In one embodiment, the ear portion is curved toward the inner side of the ear portion. In one embodiment, the ear portion is configured to flex when the ear warmer is disposed on a head of a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: 180s, Inc.Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
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Patent number: 9066829Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame and a fabric member. The frame has an ear portion and a band portion. The ear portion of the frame includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the ear portion defines an interior portion of an opening. The second side of the ear portion defines an exterior portion of the opening. The fabric member includes at least its own ear portion coupled to the ear portion of the frame. The ear portion of the fabric member covers the interior portion of the opening in substantially its entirety and covers less than an entirety of the exterior portion of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: 180s, Inc.Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp, Justin Saul Werner
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Publication number: 20150131834Abstract: A frame has an interior side and an exterior side. The frame is configured to extend around the back of a user's head. A first membrane is coupled to at least a portion of the interior side of the frame. In one embodiment, a second membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The first membrane and the second membrane define a receptacle and an opening that communicates with the receptacle. In one embodiment, a speaker is disposed in the receptacle. A first electrical wire has a first end electrically coupled to the speaker and a second end including a connector. The connector can be disposed proximate to the opening of the receptacle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to a second electrical wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: 180S, INC.Inventors: Brian E. LE GETTE, David L. REEB, Alan S. TIPP
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Patent number: 8861768Abstract: A frame has an interior side and an exterior side. The frame is configured to extend around the back of a user's head. A first membrane is coupled to at least a portion of the interior side of the frame. In one embodiment, a second membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The first membrane and the second membrane define a receptacle and an opening that communicates with the receptacle. In one embodiment, a speaker is disposed in the receptacle. A first electrical wire has a first end electrically coupled to the speaker and a second end including a connector. The connector can be disposed proximate to the opening of the receptacle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to a second electrical wire.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: 180s, Inc.Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
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Patent number: 8806676Abstract: In one embodiment, a frame has a first expanded configuration, a second expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame includes a support member, a first elongate member, a second elongate member and a coupling member. A first end portion of the first elongate member is pivotally coupled to the support member. A first end portion of the second elongate member is pivotally coupled to the support member. The coupling member is coupled to a second end portion of the second elongate member. A second end portion of the first elongate member is coupled to the coupling at a first location of the coupling member when the frame is in its first expanded configuration. The second end portion of the first elongate member is coupled to the coupling member at a second location of the coupling member when the frame is in its second expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David L. Reeb, Walter Paul Robinette
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Publication number: 20140208813Abstract: A container comprises a hollow body portion, a hinged lid member pivotally attached to the body portion, an automatic latch assembly fixed to the body portion or the lid member, and a locking strap provided with an engagement member. The latch assembly comprises a casing and a lock bolt reciprocating between locked and unlocked positions. The lock bolt engages the engagement member of the locking strap in the locked position and is disengaged from the engagement member in the unlocked position. The latch assembly further comprises an actuator for moving the lock bolt out of engagement with the engagement member, a signal receiver for receiving a wireless signal or an accelerometer for monitoring acceleration of the container, and an electronic control module electrically connected to the signal receiver or the accelerometer for controlling the operation of the actuator in response to the wireless signal or data from the accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: David L. REEB
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Patent number: 8325961Abstract: A frame has an interior side and an exterior side. The frame is configured to extend around the back of a user's head. A first membrane is coupled to at least a portion of the interior side of the frame. In one embodiment, a second membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The first membrane and the second membrane define a receptacle and an opening that communicates with the receptacle. In one embodiment, a speaker is disposed in the receptacle. A first electrical wire has a first end electrically coupled to the speaker and a second end including a connector. The connector can be disposed proximate to the opening of the receptacle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to a second electrical wire.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: 180s, Inc.Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
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Publication number: 20120124715Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame disposed within a cavity of a shell. The frame includes a band portion and an ear portion. The ear portion includes an inner side disposed adjacent a head of a user when the ear warmer is worn by a user. In one embodiment, the ear portion is curved toward the inner side of the ear portion. In one embodiment, the ear portion is configured to flex when the ear warmer is disposed on a head of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
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Patent number: 7962970Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame disposed within a cavity of a shell. The frame includes a band portion and an ear portion. The ear portion includes an inner side disposed adjacent a head of a user when the ear warmer is worn by a user. In one embodiment, the ear portion is curved toward the inner side of the ear portion. In one embodiment, the ear portion is configured to flex when the ear warmer is disposed on a head of a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: 180s, Inc.Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
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Publication number: 20100287700Abstract: In one embodiment, a frame has a first expanded configuration, a second expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame includes a support member, a first elongate member, a second elongate member and a coupling member. A first end portion of the first elongate member is pivotally coupled to the support member. A first end portion of the second elongate member is pivotally coupled to the support member. The coupling member is coupled to a second end portion of the second elongate member. A second end portion of the first elongate member is coupled to the coupling at a first location of the coupling member when the frame is in its first expanded configuration. The second end portion of the first elongate member is coupled to the coupling member at a second location of the coupling member when the frame is in its second expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: David L. Reeb, Walter Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7806447Abstract: A gravity actuated locking device for a container having a hinged lid, comprises a base unit adapted to be fixed to the container and a pivoting unit pivotally mounted to the base unit. The pivoting unit includes a locking mechanism mounted therein for rotation about the base unit. In turn, the locking mechanism comprises a circular rolling member that translates from a blocking position preventing relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit to a release position permitting relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Inventor: David L. Reeb
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Patent number: 7650649Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame and a fabric member. The frame has an ear portion and a band portion. The ear portion of the frame includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the ear portion defines an interior portion of an opening. The second side of the ear portion defines an exterior portion of the opening. The fabric member includes at least its own ear portion coupled to the ear portion of the frame. The ear portion of the fabric member covers the interior portion of the opening in substantially its entirety and covers less than an entirety of the exterior portion of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: 180s, Inc.Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp, Justin Saul Werner
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Patent number: 7571499Abstract: An apparatus or support having a hammock member, a hammock support member, and a frame that can be disposed in an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The hammock member has a first end portion connected to a first end portion of the frame and a second end portion connected to a second end portion of the frame. The hammock support member extends from a first side portion of the hammock member to a second side portion of the hammock member.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Kelsyus, LLCInventors: Brian E. Le Gette, William G. Phelps, Jr., David L. Reeb, Walter Paul Robinette, II, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner
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Publication number: 20090066092Abstract: A gravity actuated locking device for a container having a hinged lid, comprises a base unit adapted to be fixed to the container and a pivoting unit pivotally mounted to the base unit. The pivoting unit includes a locking mechanism mounted therein for rotation about the base unit. In turn, the locking mechanism comprises a circular rolling member that translates from a blocking position preventing relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit to a release position permitting relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: David L. REEB
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Publication number: 20080307564Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame and a fabric member. The frame has an ear portion and a band portion. The ear portion of the frame includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the ear portion defines an interior portion of an opening. The second side of the ear portion defines an exterior portion of the opening. The fabric member includes at least its own ear portion coupled to the ear portion of the frame. The ear portion of the fabric member covers the interior portion of the opening in substantially its entirety and covers less than an entirety of the exterior portion of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp, Justin Saul Werner
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Publication number: 20080307563Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame and a fabric member. The frame has an ear portion and a band portion. The ear portion of the frame includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the ear portion defines an interior portion of an opening. The second side of the ear portion defines an exterior portion of the opening. The fabric member includes at least its own ear portion coupled to the ear portion of the frame. The ear portion of the fabric member covers the interior portion of the opening in substantially its entirety and covers less than an entirety of the exterior portion of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp, Justin Saul Werner