Patents by Inventor Eric Thorsell
Eric Thorsell 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: 11911083Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Russi, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Publication number: 20240004222Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame and a lens assembly that may be removably coupled by magnetic materials and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by mechanically engaging latch components. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by magnetically coupling latch components. Latch components may be included with the lens assembly and the goggle frame. The goggle frame may include an elastomer face gasket. The goggle frame may include outriggers fixedly coupled to the face gasket. The lens assembly may include an elastomer lens frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Will McNeal, Hans Lindauer, Mike Aaskov, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton
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Patent number: 11726351Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame and a lens assembly that may be removably coupled by magnetic materials and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by mechanically engaging latch components. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by magnetically coupling latch components. Latch components may be included with the lens assembly and the goggle frame. The goggle frame may include an elastomer face gasket. The goggle frame may include outriggers fixedly coupled to the face gasket. The lens assembly may include an elastomer lens frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Will McNeal, Hans Lindauer, Mike Aaskov, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton
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Publication number: 20230180878Abstract: A fit adjustment system for a helmet is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Craig Robbins, Eric Thorsell, Aaron Barker
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Publication number: 20230113713Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for making a custom-fit goggle are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Hans Lindauer, Eric Thorsell, Craig Robbins
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Publication number: 20230029397Abstract: A device for mutually fixing component parts of a frame for spectacles includes a first fixing element which is connectable by a sliding coupling inside a second fixing element and locking means, active between the first and second fixing elements, transversely to the coupling direction. The first fixing element includes at least a first seat which slidingly receives a respective first magnet, the second fixing element includes a second magnet and a second seat. The second seat configured to receive, with reduced connection play, a portion of the first magnet when it is moved, with partial extraction from the first seat, by the magnetic attraction force between the first and second magnets produced by mutual positioning of the first and second magnets with opposite magnetic polarities so that the first magnet, by engaging the first seat and the second seat, prevents relative movement between the first and second fixing elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: SAFILO SOCIETÀ AZIONARIA FABBRICA ITALIANA LAVORAZIONE OCCHIALI S.P.A.Inventors: Ampelio ARTUSI, Eric THORSELL, Giorgio MANERA
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Publication number: 20220390761Abstract: A lens interchange mechanism for an eyewear may include a magnetic latch operatively associated with the eyewire of the eyewear, such that the a portion of the eyewire can be released, with a free end separating from another portion of the eyewire thereby forming a gap in the eyewire for the removal and installation of a lens. The magnetic latch mechanism may be further configured for easy re-latching by the application of opposing forces on the first and second eyewire portions to cause the free end to re-engage with the magnetic latch without manual actuation of the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Alberto Ventura
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Patent number: 11460715Abstract: A lens interchange mechanism for an eyewear may include a magnetic latch operatively associated with the eyewire of the eyewear, such that the a portion of the eyewire can be released, with a free end separating from another portion of the eyewire thereby forming a gap in the eyewire for the removal and installation of a lens. The magnetic latch mechanism may be further configured for easy re-latching by the application of opposing forces on the first and second eyewire portions to cause the free end to re-engage with the magnetic latch without manual actuation of the latch.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Alberto Ventura
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Publication number: 20210361329Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Russi, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Patent number: 11083504Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Russi, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Publication number: 20210236338Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi
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Patent number: 10948746Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton
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Patent number: 10935812Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Publication number: 20200278564Abstract: A lens interchange mechanism for an eyewear may include a magnetic latch operatively associated with the eyewire of the eyewear, such that the a portion of the eyewire can be released, with a free end separating from another portion of the eyewire thereby forming a gap in the eyewire for the removal and installation of a lens. The magnetic latch mechanism may be further configured for easy re-latching by the application of opposing forces on the first and second eyewire portions to cause the free end to re-engage with the magnetic latch without manual actuation of the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Alberto Ventura
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Publication number: 20200264447Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Publication number: 20200142218Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame and a lens assembly that may be removably coupled by magnetic materials and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by mechanically engaging latch components. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by magnetically coupling latch components. Latch components may be included with the lens assembly and the goggle frame. The goggle frame may include an elastomer face gasket. The goggle frame may include outriggers fixedly coupled to the face gasket. The lens assembly may include an elastomer lens frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Will McNeal, Hans Lindauer, Mike Aaskov, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton
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Patent number: 10539810Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Publication number: 20190171033Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Patent number: D849826Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, Eric Thorsell, Hans Lindauer, Eric Carlson
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Patent number: D892913Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Hans Lindauer, Alberto Ventura, Mike Aaskov, Will McNeal, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton