Patents by Inventor Gary Sunderland

Gary Sunderland 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: 11918094
    Abstract: Apparatus for curling hair comprises first and second side portions ((12), (14)) which are secured together in a spaced apart relationship via a connector portion (16). The connector portion (16) is positioned substantially centrally with respect to each side portion. The connector portion (16) has a length of not more than 20 mm. The side portions ((12), (14)) are fabricated from a material which is both resilient and thermally conductive. The first side portion (12) is substantially flat and the second side portion (14) is configured such that it is provided with two fixed states: a first state in which the first side portion is convex in shape and bends away from the second plate; and a second fixed state in which the first side portion is concave in shape and folds over to cover both the connector portion and the first side portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: THE HOUSE OF CURLS LTD
    Inventors: Gary Sunderland, Gary Taylor
  • Patent number: 11202442
    Abstract: A pneumatically controlled shellfish aquaculture apparatus and method for growing shellfish using the apparatus are provided. A frame has containers for holding shellfish secured to the top side of the frame and tanks secured to the bottom side of the frame. Each tank has an air supply line connected to the tank and an opening on the bottom side of the tank. Each air supply line is connected to a manifold for controlling airflow to the tanks. Air is used to displace water in the tanks by pushing the water out of the openings in the bottom of the tanks in order to float the frame. To submerge the frame, the tanks are depressurized to allow water to displace the air in the tanks. When floating, the tanks lift the frame and the containers out of the water to allow air desiccation in order to prevent bio-fouling of the equipment and shellfish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventors: Angelo DePaola, Gary Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20210212430
    Abstract: Apparatus for curling hair comprises first and second side portions ((12), (14)) which are secured together in a spaced apart relationship via a connector portion (16). The connector portion (16) is positioned substantially centrally with respect to each side portion. The connector portion (16) has a length of not more than 20 mm. The side portions ((12), (14)) are fabricated from a material which is both resilient and thermally conductive. The first side portion (12) is substantially flat and the second side portion (14) is configured such that it is provided with two fixed states: a first state in which the first side portion is convex in shape and bends away from the second plate; and a second fixed state in which the first side portion is concave in shape and folds over to cover both the connector portion and the first side portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Gary Sunderland, Gary Taylor
  • Publication number: 20210196020
    Abstract: A hair styling device (10) comprises first and second arms ((12), (14)), each arm having a handle portion ((18), (20)) coupled to a clamping portion ((22), (24)). The arms are coupled to each other at a first end adjacent the handle portions, allowing the clamping portions to be moveable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position in which a curl forming apparatus may be held between the clamping portions. The clamping portion (22) of the first arm (12) houses a heater element and includes a concave shaped surface heatable by the heater element. The clamping portion (24) of the second arm (14) includes a convex shaped clamping surface. When the clamping portions are in a closed position, the heatable surface of the first arm and the clamping surface of the second arm are spaced apart by a separation distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Gary Sunderland, Gary Taylor
  • Publication number: 20190289832
    Abstract: A pneumatically controlled shellfish aquaculture apparatus and method for growing shellfish using the apparatus are provided. A frame has containers for holding shellfish secured to the top side of the frame and tanks secured to the bottom side of the frame. Each tank has an air supply line connected to the tank and an opening on the bottom side of the tank. Each air supply line is connected to a manifold for controlling airflow to the tanks. Air is used to displace water in the tanks by pushing the water out of the openings in the bottom of the tanks in order to float the frame. To submerge the frame, the tanks are depressurized to allow water to displace the air in the tanks. When floating, the tanks lift the frame and the containers out of the water to allow air desiccation in order to prevent bio-fouling of the equipment and shellfish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Angelo DePaola, Gary Sunderland
  • Patent number: 10357023
    Abstract: A pneumatically controlled shellfish aquaculture apparatus is provided. A frame has containers for holding shellfish secured to the top side of the frame and tanks secured to the bottom side of the frame. Each tank has an air supply line connected to the tank and an opening on the bottom side of the tank. Each air supply line is connected to a manifold for controlling airflow to the tanks. Air is used to displace water in the tanks by pushing the water out of the openings in the bottom of the tanks in order to float the frame. To submerge the frame, the tanks are depressurized to allow water to displace the air in the tanks. When floating, the tanks lift the frame and the containers out of the water to allow air desiccation in order to prevent bio-fouling of the equipment and shellfish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Inventors: Angelo DePaola, Gary Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20190183224
    Abstract: Apparatus for curling hair comprises first and second side portions which are secured together in a spaced apart relationship via a connector portion. The connector portion is positioned substantially centrally with respect to each side portion. The connector portion has a length of not more than 20 mm. The side portions are fabricated from a material which is both resilient and thermally conductive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: Gary Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20190116767
    Abstract: A pneumatically controlled shellfish aquaculture apparatus is provided. The apparatus has a base formed by two spaced tubes. An air supply line is connected to each tube for providing air to the tubes from a compressed air source. An exhaust port is positioned on the bottom of each tube at an end opposite the air supply lines. The apparatus also has a support structure rigidly connecting the tubes for supporting containers for holding shellfish. Each air supply line is connected to a manifold for controlling airflow to the tubes. Air is used to displace water in the tubes by pushing the water out of the exhaust ports in order to float the apparatus. To submerge the apparatus, the tubes are depressurized to allow water to displace the air in the tubes. When floating, the tubes lift the apparatus and the containers out of the water to allow air desiccation in order to prevent bio-fouling of the equipment and shellfish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Angelo DePaola, Gary Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20170245479
    Abstract: A pneumatically controlled shellfish aquaculture apparatus is provided. A frame has containers for holding shellfish secured to the top side of the frame and tanks secured to the bottom side of the frame. Each tank has an air supply line connected to the tank and an opening on the bottom side of the tank. Each air supply line is connected to a manifold for controlling airflow to the tanks. Air is used to displace water in the tanks by pushing the water out of the openings in the bottom of the tanks in order to float the frame. To submerge the frame, the tanks are depressurized to allow water to displace the air in the tanks. When floating, the tanks lift the frame and the containers out of the water to allow air desiccation in order to prevent bio-fouling of the equipment and shellfish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Angelo DePaola, Gary Sunderland