Patents by Inventor Derek Sullivan
Derek Sullivan 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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Patent number: 12262818Abstract: An adjustable chair may include a frame, a seat pan, a backrest, a pair of arm rests, at least two legs each comprising an inner leg configured to telescope out of an outer leg, and a leg locking system for locking the outer leg to the inner leg.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2023Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Michael Cieszko, Evan Goldberg, Derek Sullivan, Donald Edward Desroches
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Patent number: 12108899Abstract: A blanket formed from multiple layers including a fabric layer on the top and a base layer on the bottom where the base layer may include a waterproof coating on at least one side. The blanket may also include an insulation layer and an adhesive scrim layer positioned between the fabric layer and the base layer. The layers of the blanket may be attached using a combination of stitching along with an adhesive to form a blanket that is waterproof and is secured together such that the fabric layer does not move relative to the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, Erin K. Ellison, Derek Sullivan, John W. Dow
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Publication number: 20240206866Abstract: Expandable surgical anchors and methods of tissue repair with knotless fixation. The method includes coupling a repair strand to tissue to be fixated and inserting an implant with the repair strand that is captured by an implant into a pre-drilled bone hole in an insertion direction. After the implant is inserted into the bone hole, an expanding cannulated fixation device is installed into the bone hole such that the repair strand is positioned outside of the fixation device. After installing the fixation device into the bone hole, the fixation device is expanded by pulling the implant in an activation direction into the fixation device while the fixation device remains stationary, thereby compressing the fixation device against the bone hole with the repair strand disposed between an outer surface of the fixation device and the bone hole and providing tissue fixation without tying any knots.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2022Publication date: June 27, 2024Inventors: Thomas Dooney, Derek Sullivan, Nathanael Gamso
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Publication number: 20240032694Abstract: An adjustable chair may include a frame, a seat pan, a backrest, a pair of arm rests, at least two legs each comprising an inner leg configured to telescope out of an outer leg, and a leg locking system for locking the outer leg to the inner leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Michael Cieszko, Evan Goldberg, Derek Sullivan, Donald Edward Desroches
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Publication number: 20230348173Abstract: A container may include a body assembly comprising a shell, an inner liner forming a storage compartment, a foam layer positioned between the shell and the inner liner, and an opening providing access to the storage compartment. The container may also include a lid assembly attached to the body assembly and configured to seal the opening. The lid assembly may include an upper inner liner, an upper insulating portion, and an upper shell portion, and the upper insulating portion may be positioned between the upper inner liner portion and the upper shell portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires, Andrew M. Bosway, Karl Fritzsche, Laura Flores
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Patent number: 11744370Abstract: A chair may include a frame, a seat pan, a backrest, a pair of arm rests, and a plurality of legs wherein at least two legs may each provided with an inner leg and an outer leg and the inner leg is configured to telescope out of the outer leg, wherein the at least two legs may include a leg locking system for locking the outer leg to the inner leg when the chair is in an unfolded position, wherein the leg locking system may include a trigger housing, a trigger, and a latch, and wherein the latch may be configured to engage a bushing on the inner leg.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Michael Cieszko, Evan Goldberg, Derek Sullivan, Donald Edward Desroches
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Publication number: 20230056174Abstract: A surgical tool assembly includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, a first prong distal to and fixed relative to the shaft, and a second prong distal to and fixed relative to the shaft. A first anchor is disposed on the first prong, and a second anchor is disposed on the second prong. A first suture interconnects the first anchor and the second anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Eric Zajac, Andy Petry, Derek Sullivan
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Publication number: 20220354257Abstract: A chair may include a frame, a seat pan, a backrest, a pair of arm rests, and a plurality of legs wherein at least two legs may each provided with an inner leg and an outer leg and the inner leg is configured to telescope out of the outer leg, wherein the at least two legs may include a leg locking system for locking the outer leg to the inner leg when the chair is in an unfolded position, wherein the leg locking system may include a trigger housing, a trigger, and a latch, and wherein the latch may be configured to engage a bushing on the inner leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Michael Cieszko, Evan Goldberg, Derek Sullivan, Donald Edward Desroches
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Patent number: 11389003Abstract: A folding chair can include a seat pan being formed by a pair of seat bars. The seat pan can be tensioned by a pair of vertical legs. The chair can also include a backrest formed by a pair of diagonally extending backrest bars, a front frame formed by a pair of cross bars, a rear frame formed by rear cross bars, and a pair of armrests. The vertical legs can each be provided with a lower leg and an upper leg. The inner leg can be configured to telescope out of the outer leg and at least one of the vertical legs can be provided with a latch for locking the outer leg to the inner leg. The latch can include a trigger and a projection can be configured to rotate the projection out of a slot formed in the inner leg.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Michael Cieszko, Evan Goldberg, Derek Sullivan, Donald Edward Desroches
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Patent number: 11266215Abstract: A closure having a first flange with first engagement mechanism and a second with a second engagement mechanism disposed between the first end and the second end. The first engagement mechanism configured to engage the second engagement mechanism. A slider configured to selectively engage the first engagement mechanism and the second mechanism when moved in a first direction and disengage the first engagement mechanism from the second engagement mechanism when moved in a second direction. The closure is substantially watertight in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Erik Steven Larson, Derek Sullivan, Karl Fritzsche, Christopher M. Keller, Alex Baires, Scott Barbieri, Bryan Seon
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Publication number: 20210198028Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure may also prevent any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber that is substantially impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires, Andrew M. Bosway, Karl Fritzsche, Laura Flores
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Publication number: 20210177169Abstract: A blanket formed from multiple layers including a fabric layer on the top and a base layer on the bottom where the base layer may include a waterproof coating on at least one side. The blanket may also include an insulation layer and an adhesive scrim layer positioned between the fabric layer and the base layer. The layers of the blanket may be attached using a combination of stitching along with an adhesive to form a blanket that is waterproof and is secured together such that the fabric layer does not move relative to the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, Erin K. Ellison, Derek Sullivan, John W. Dow
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Publication number: 20210112987Abstract: A folding chair can include a seat pan being formed by a pair of seat bars. The seat pan can be tensioned by a pair of vertical legs. The chair can also include a backrest formed by a pair of diagonally extending backrest bars, a front frame formed by a pair of cross bars, a rear frame formed by rear cross bars, and a pair of armrests. The vertical legs can each be provided with a lower leg and an upper leg. The inner leg can be configured to telescope out of the outer leg and at least one of the vertical legs can be provided with a latch for locking the outer leg to the inner leg. The latch can include a trigger and a projection can be configured to rotate the projection out of a slot formed in the inner leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Michael Cieszko, Evan Goldberg, Derek Sullivan, Donald Edward Desroches
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Patent number: 10981716Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure may also prevent any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber that is substantially impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires, Andrew M. Bosway, Karl Fritzsche, Laura Flores
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Patent number: 10959549Abstract: A blanket formed from multiple layers including a fabric layer on the top and a base layer on the bottom where the base layer may include a waterproof coating on at least one side. The blanket may also include an insulation layer and an adhesive scrim layer positioned between the fabric layer and the base layer. The layers of the blanket may be attached using a combination of stitching along with an adhesive to form a blanket that is waterproof and is secured together such that the fabric layer does not move relative to the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, John W. Dow, Donald Edward Desroches, Erin K. Ellison, Derek Sullivan
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Patent number: 10874219Abstract: A folding chair can include a seat pan being formed by a pair of seat bars. The seat pan can be tensioned by a pair of vertical legs. The chair can also include a backrest formed by a pair of diagonally extending backrest bars, a front frame formed by a pair of cross bars, a rear frame formed by rear cross bars, and a pair of armrests. The vertical legs can each be provided with a lower leg and an upper leg. The inner leg can be configured to telescope out of the outer leg and at least one of the vertical legs can be provided with a latch for locking the outer leg to the inner leg. The latch can include a trigger and a projection can be configured to rotate the projection out of a slot formed in the inner leg.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Michael Cieszko, Evan Goldberg, Derek Sullivan, Donald Edward Desroches
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Patent number: D929143Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Derek Sullivan, Andrew J. Winterhalter, John W. Dow, Donald Edward Desroches
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Patent number: D1046567Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires
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Patent number: D1047610Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires
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Patent number: D1047611Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires