Patents by Inventor Duncan Robins

Duncan Robins 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: 20140217141
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Yakima Innovation Development Corporation
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph J. Settlemayer, Scott R. Allen
  • Publication number: 20130015220
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a second frame member attached At least one support arm is configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle. A mounting assembly is positionable on the support arm to hold the bicycle in place during travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph J. Settelmayer, Scott R. Allen
  • Publication number: 20080190979
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph J. Settelmayer, Scott R. Allen
  • Publication number: 20050267887
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing relationships and assisting relationship stewards in allocating resources among a plurality of steward-entity relationships. The methods and systems include allowing users to define steward-entity relationships and relationship tiers. Additionally, users assign relationship objectives to each relationship tier together with accommodation limits. The users then assign each of the steward-entity relationships to a relationship tier. This data and optionally data regarding interactions between entities and/or additional relationship data may be received by a computerized database and analyzed in a computerized system to produce one or more computerized relationship maps. The relationship maps may be used in whole or in part to provide feedback to one or more users regarding the steward-entity relationships.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventor: Duncan Robins
  • Publication number: 20050199669
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph Settelmayer, Scott Allen
  • Publication number: 20050029313
    Abstract: A mouthpiece is provided for a personal hydration system having a fluid supply tube. The mouthpiece includes a hollow body having a first opening with a first area at a first end to engage the fluid supply tube in a substantially leak-free manner, and a second opening with a second area larger than the first area at a second end. A removable valve cap is coupled to the body in a substantially leak-free manner and includes a diaphragm adjacent the second opening. A slit through the diaphragm permits passage of fluid when the slit is in a first position and opposes passage of fluid when the slit is in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Micah Somers, Nathaniel Hallee
  • Publication number: 20050029319
    Abstract: A personal hydration assembly is configured to deliver fluid to a user. The assembly includes a reservoir having a shell defining a volume configured to contain a quantity of fluid. A holder is configured to interconnect the shell and the user. A fluid delivery system is coupled to the shell and is configured to transport fluid from the reservoir to the user. The shell is configured to resist deformation and maintain a first shape when fluid is stored within the shell. The shell is configured to permit deformation into a second shape to reduce the volume when fluid is transported from the shell to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Micah Somers, Nathaniel Hallee
  • Patent number: 6840418
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Watermark PaddleSports, Inc.
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph J. Settelmayer, Scott R. Allen
  • Publication number: 20030089752
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph J. Settelmayer, Scott R. Allen
  • Patent number: 6467664
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph J. Settelmayer, Scott R. Allen
  • Publication number: 20020038810
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph J. Settelmayer, Scott R. Allen
  • Patent number: 6286738
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph J. Settelmayer, Scott R. Allen
  • Patent number: D673227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Slotter, LLC
    Inventors: Canyon Robins, Duncan Robins
  • Patent number: D692960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Slotter, LLC
    Inventors: Canyon Robins, Duncan Robins