Patents by Inventor Eric Maier

Eric Maier 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).

  • Patent number: 11084185
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming horizontal and linear score at a predefined depth or adjustable depth in a plurality of curb sections or a similar concrete or masonry structure. The apparatus comprises a frame, two-axis of linear bearings guides, angle grinder, cutting blades, and protective shield. The frame is secured in the curb section or structure through stakes to penetrate a ground or slip into holes of a horizontal surface. The frame includes a plurality of first adjustment units to allow adjustments for heights according to the height of curb section, and second adjustment units to allow adjustments for depths according to the depth of the curb section. A horizontal linear bearing guide rides up and down on a vertical linear bearing guide and restricted by a height adjustment mechanism. The angle grinder hanged on a mount attached to the linear bearing. The protective shield covers the plurality of cutting blades and further attached to a water supply to provide a spray on the plurality of cutting blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventor: Eric Maier
  • Publication number: 20200298447
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming horizontal and linear score at a predefined depth or adjustable depth in a plurality of curb sections or a similar concrete or masonry structure. The apparatus comprises a frame, two-axis of linear bearings guides, angle grinder, cutting blades, and protective shield. The frame is secured in the curb section or structure through stakes to penetrate a ground or slip into holes of a horizontal surface. The frame includes a plurality of first adjustment units to allow adjustments for heights according to the height of curb section, and second adjustment units to allow adjustments for depths according to the depth of the curb section. A horizontal linear bearing guide rides up and down on a vertical linear bearing guide and restricted by a height adjustment mechanism. The angle grinder hanged on a mount attached to the linear bearing. The protective shield covers the plurality of cutting blades and further attached to a water supply to provide a spray on the plurality of cutting blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Eric Maier
  • Patent number: 7497139
    Abstract: An apparatus in one example has: a first component coupled to a second component by a suspension component; and the suspension component structured to maintain predetermined angular spring rates and to maintain high linear spring rates, that are higher than the angular spring rates, along linear axes of the suspension component that flex under predetermined increased dynamic loading of the suspension component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Maier, Rick Anderson, Doug Olsen, Sams Engelman, Roger Burlingame, Larry Dean Krieger
  • Publication number: 20080148896
    Abstract: A gyroscope assembly comprises a shaft and a flexure device mounted on the shaft. The flexure device includes three concentric plates. A first pair of diametrically opposed hinges connected the inner plate and the central plate. A second pair of diametrically opposed hinges spaced 90° apart from the first pair of hinges connects the outer plate and the inner plate. The hinges define two perpendicular sensing axis and form a gimbal so that rotations of the outer plate about the sensing axes may be detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Eric Maier, Rick Anderson, Douglas G. Olsen
  • Publication number: 20070119250
    Abstract: An apparatus in one example has: a first component coupled to a second component by a suspension component; and the suspension component structured to maintain predetermined angular spring rates and to maintain high linear spring rates, that are higher than the angular spring rates, along linear axes of the suspension component that flex under predetermined increased dynamic loading of the suspension component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Maier, Rick Anderson, Doug Olsen, Sams Engelman, Roger Burlingame, Larry Krieger