Patents by Inventor Evan T. Ward
Evan T. Ward 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: 8646141Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Agri-Fab, Inc.Inventors: John Johnson, Evan T. Ward, Miroslav Vuckovic
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Patent number: 8640294Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Agri-Fab, Inc.Inventors: John Johnson, Evan T. Ward, Miroslav Vuckovic
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Publication number: 20130212817Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Agri-Fab, Inc.Inventors: John Johnson, Evan T. Ward, Miroslav Vuckovic
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Publication number: 20130180060Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Agri-Fab, Inc.Inventors: John Johnson, Evan T. Ward, Miroslav Vuckovic
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Publication number: 20130139331Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2013Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: Agri-Fab, Inc.Inventors: John Johnson, Evan T. Ward, Miroslav Vuckovic
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Patent number: 8359694Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Agri-Fab, Inc.Inventors: John Johnson, Evan T. Ward, Miroslav Vuckovic
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Publication number: 20090235472Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: AGRI-FAB, INC.Inventors: John Johnson, Evan T. Ward, Miroslav Vuckovic
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Patent number: 7228797Abstract: A cordless blind includes a headrail, a bottom rail suspended from the headrail by a first cord and a second cord, a wall covering disposed between the headrail and the bottom rail, and a drive actuator. The drive actuator includes a spring motor, a spool coupled to the spring motor, a first tensioning mechanism, and a second tensioning mechanism. The first and second tensioning mechanisms are configured to impact a resistant force on movement of the first and second cords. The drive actuator may include a spool, a spring motor, a biasing element configured to provide a force biased against movement of the bottom rail, and a bias relief mechanism that is configured to provide for selective application and relief of the biasing force by the biasing element.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Sundberg-Ferar, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hillman, Evan T. Ward, Paul B. Specht
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Patent number: 7110829Abstract: A system of intelligent appliances coupled by common household power lines or wireless links. One or more of the appliances serves as a system controller and may include a further communications interface for coupling to an external communications network, such as the telephone network. The system can thus be accessed and controlled remotely. The system can also communicate with and obtain information from remote sources such as Internet-based facilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Glen Cunningham, Kenneth R. Parker, Timothy E. Woods, Stephen J. Zwonitzer, Evan T. Ward, Maureen E. Carroll, John Hamann, JoAnne Lala, Lily Kunz, Mike Swieboda, Mark Devine, Jim Montagnino
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Patent number: 7011227Abstract: A removable and reusable cap for a container is provided. The cap has a platform portion and peripherally associated upstanding and downwardly extending portions, and a depression is defined across the platform portion. In the depression, a dispensing aperture and preferably a vent are defined which are opened and closed by a closure plate that is received within the depression and that has a proximal end which is pivotably associated with the depression. The distal end of the closure plate is pivotally associated with a pull ring that is biased into association with the closure plate and that is nestably received in the closure plate, but that has a finger associatable apex region. When the pull ring is pivoted upwardly, the closure plate is pivoted and the dispensing aperture and vent are opened, preferably the vent before the dispensing aperture.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Ignite Design, LLCInventors: Evan T. Ward, Donald J. Nole
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Publication number: 20040267382Abstract: A system of intelligent appliances coupled by common household power lines or wireless links. One or more of the appliances serves as a system controller and may include a further communications interface for coupling to an external communications network, such as the telephone network. The system can thus be accessed and controlled remotely. The system can also communicate with and obtain information from remote sources such as Internet-based facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Glen Cunningham, Kenneth R. Parker, Timothy E. Woods, Stephen J. Zwonitzer, Evan T. Ward, Maureen E. Carroll, John Hamann, JoAnne Lala, Lily Kunz, Mike Swieboda, Mark Devine, Jim Montagnino
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Patent number: 6807463Abstract: A system of intelligent appliances coupled by common household power lines or wireless links. One or more of the appliances serves as a system controller and may include a further communications interface for coupling to an external communications network, such as the telephone network. The system can thus be accessed and controlled remotely. The system can also communicate with and obtain information from remote sources such as Internet-based facilities.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2000Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Glen Cunningham, Kenneth R. Parker, Timothy E. Woods, Stephen J. Zwonitzer, Evan T. Ward, Maureen E. Carroll, John Hamann, JoAnne Lala, Lily Kunz, Mike Swieboda, Mark Devine, Jim Montagnino
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Publication number: 20040177933Abstract: A cordless blind includes a headrail, a bottom rail suspended from the headrail by a first cord and a second cord, a wall covering disposed between the headrail and the bottom rail, and a drive actuator. The drive actuator includes a spring motor, a spool coupled to the spring motor, a first tensioning mechanism, and a second tensioning mechanism. The first and second tensioning mechanisms are configured to impact a resistant force on movement of the first and second cords. The drive actuator may include a spool, a spring motor, a biasing element configured to provide a force biased against movement of the bottom rail, and a bias relief mechanism that is configured to provide for selective application and relief of the biasing force by the biasing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS, INC.Inventors: Michael D. Hillman, Evan T. Ward, Paul B. Specht
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Patent number: 6538215Abstract: A programmable microprocessor-controlled digital scale capable of storing profiles of multiple users and respective user-specific weight management information includes a software program executed by the microprocessor to create and store a user profile for each user. The software program also allows the generation user-specific weight control information based on the user's profile and weight, and displays the information to the user. The generated user-specific weight control information can include, for example: current weight; absolute as well as percentage change in weight; graph of the minimum and maximum weight for the average person matching the user's profile; a thirty day rolling graph of the user's weight history; information about the number of calories that should be consumed in order to either maintain weight, or lose one pound per week; and body fat measurements.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: James G. Montagnino, Evan T. Ward, Noah E. A. Dingler
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Publication number: 20020134589Abstract: A programmable microprocessor-controlled digital scale capable of storing profiles of multiple users and respective user-specific weight management information includes a software program executed by the microprocessor to create and store a user profile for each user. The software program also allows the generation user-specific weight control information based on the user's profile and weight, and displays the information to the user. The generated user-specific weight control information can include, for example: current weight; absolute as well as percentage change in weight; graph of the minimum and maximum weight for the average person matching the user's profile; a thirty day rolling graph of the user's weight history; information about the number of calories that should be consumed in order to either maintain weight, or lose one pound per week; and body fat measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2000Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: James G. Montagnino, Evan T. Ward, Noah E.A. Dingler
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Patent number: D500428Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Ignite Design, Inc.Inventors: Evan T. Ward, Donald J. Nole
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Patent number: D509408Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Ignite Design LLCInventors: Evan T. Ward, Donald J. Nole
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Patent number: D515357Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Ignite Design, Inc.Inventors: Evan T. Ward, Donald J. Nole
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Patent number: D457779Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: The Thermos CompanyInventors: Mark S. K. Gullickson, Evan T. Ward, Todd A. Zeilinger
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Patent number: D500231Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Ignite Design, Inc.Inventors: Evan T. Ward, Donald J. Nole