Patents by Inventor Eric Rhea

Eric Rhea 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: 20240075485
    Abstract: A pressurizable fluid container apparatus, system and method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Nick Rhea, Eric Young
  • Patent number: 10624466
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Patent number: 10624467
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Publication number: 20200110286
    Abstract: The inventive lens includes a large distance vision area located at, and above, a wearer's natural “straight-ahead” gaze, a full power near vision area for, e.g., reading, and other activities, while accommodating a comfortable intermediate vision zone for transition magnification powers. One aspect of the inventive lens provides a shortened corridor design for a given fit point and reference point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Rhea, Patrick McCollum, Richard McRoberts
  • Publication number: 20180199727
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Publication number: 20180177305
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Patent number: 9943173
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Publication number: 20160235212
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Patent number: 7600871
    Abstract: The present invention provides clip-on sunglasses and methods of manufacture thereof. In accordance with an embodiment, the clip-on sunglasses comprise first and second lenses, each having retainer prongs positioned at an outer portion of each lens. The retainer prongs configured to engage an outer edge of eyeglasses. A bridge structure comprises first and second base portions affixed at inner portions of each of the first and second lenses. Each base portion comprises a protrusion. The bridge structure further comprises a elastic spanning member molded over the protrusions thereby being affixed to the first and second base portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Welling Lane, Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D602067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Welling Lane, Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D602069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D602071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D611981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Welling Lane, Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D679741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Slosar, Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D679742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Slosar, Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D680577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Slosar, Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D681093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Slosar, Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D681096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Slosar, Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D681097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Slosar, Eric Rhea
  • Patent number: D681098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Slosar, Eric Rhea