Patents by Inventor James T. Sener
James T. Sener 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: 10172345Abstract: A portable ground blind device having a sheet of material combined with a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a connector member pivotally combined with one or more leg support members for supporting the device on the ground surface and one or more arm members for supporting a top portion of the sheet. The sheet may include sleeves or casings adapted to receive portions of the support members and arm members to combine the sheet with the frame. The sheet covers the leg support members to form a three dimensional covered pocket under the frame. The arm members may include pivot joints for adjusting a first arm member portion relative to a second arm member portion, each portion can be separately adjusted relative to the frame assembly. A gun rest is adjustably combined with the connector member.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: HUNTER'S SPECIALTIES, INC.Inventors: Jesse Kruska, Scott H. Smith, David Mathieu, James T. Sener
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Publication number: 20180064096Abstract: A portable ground blind device having a sheet of material combined with a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a connector member pivotally combined with one or more leg support members for supporting the device on the ground surface and one or more arm members for supporting a top portion of the sheet. The sheet may include sleeves or casings adapted to receive portions of the support members and arm members to combine the sheet with the frame. The sheet covers the leg support members to form a three dimensional covered pocket under the frame. The arm members may include pivot joints for adjusting a first arm member portion relative to a second arm member portion, each portion can be separately adjusted relative to the frame assembly. A gun rest is adjustably combined with the connector member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2016Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Hunters Specialties, Inc.Inventors: Jesse Kruska, Scott H. Smith, David Mathieu, James T. Sener
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Patent number: 9706825Abstract: An ergonomic handle for luggage is provided. In one aspect, the handle comprises at least one palm grip. The handle is attached to a compartment with wheels. The palm grip can be used to push the luggage as the wheels roll over a rolling surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Travelpro Products, Inc.Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
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Patent number: 9351554Abstract: An ergonomic handle for luggage is provided. In one aspect, the handle comprises at least one palm grip. The handle is attached to a compartment with wheels. The palm grip can be used to push the luggage as the wheels roll over a rolling surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Travelpro International, Inc.Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
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Publication number: 20150272291Abstract: An ergonomic handle for luggage is provided. In one aspect, the handle comprises at least one palm grip. The handle is attached to a compartment with wheels. The palm grip can be used to push the luggage as the wheels roll over a rolling surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
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Publication number: 20140374206Abstract: An ergonomic handle for luggage is provided. In one aspect, the handle comprises at least one palm grip. The handle is attached to a compartment with wheels. The palm grip can be used to push the luggage as the wheels roll over a rolling surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
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Patent number: 8875855Abstract: This invention relates generally to wheeled luggage, and particularly to wheeled luggage with one or more controlled wheels for improved tracking and steering control of the luggage case when it is in motion. The invention provides a support structure for a luggage case comprising a plurality of spaced parallel wheels and at least one biasing element that is operable up to a certain torque to releasably restrain the angular movement at least one wheel to at least one angular position with respect to the base. Conveniently, the at least one angular position corresponds to a desired direction of travel.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Travelpro International Inc.Inventors: James T. Sener, David L. Mathieu
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Patent number: 8851251Abstract: An ergonomic handle for luggage is provided. In one aspect, the handle comprises at least one palm grip. The handle is attached to a compartment with wheels. The palm grip can be used to push the luggage as the wheels roll over a rolling surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Travelpro International, Inc.Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
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Publication number: 20140262661Abstract: A wheel assembly for luggage, a method of mounting the wheel assembly and a luggage are provided. The wheel assembly comprises a housing rotatably mountable to the wheel mount, a wheel rotatably mounted to the housing, and post connected to the housing. The method involves inserting a post into an opening of the wheel mount and securing the post to the wheel mount. The luggage includes a compartment for receiving articles, a chassis supporting the compartment and a wheel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: TRAVELPRO INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: David L. Mathieu, James T. Sener
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Publication number: 20130233662Abstract: An ergonomic handle for luggage is provided. In one aspect, the handle comprises at least one palm grip. The handle is attached to a compartment with wheels. The palm grip can be used to push the luggage as the wheels roll over a rolling surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Travelpro International Inc.Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
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Publication number: 20130220753Abstract: This invention relates generally to wheeled luggage, and particularly to wheeled luggage with one or more controlled wheels for improved tracking and steering control of the luggage case when it is in motion. The invention provides a support structure for a luggage case comprising a plurality of spaced parallel wheels and at least one biasing element that is operable up to a certain torque to releasably restrain the angular movement at least one wheel to at least one angular position with respect to the base. Conveniently, the at least one angular position corresponds to a desired direction of travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Travelpro International Inc.Inventors: James T. Sener, David L. Mathieu
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Publication number: 20130068579Abstract: A telescoping luggage handle and stabilizer are provided. The telescoping luggage handle includes an elongated element, a conduit, and at least one stabilizer. The conduit is for receiving the elongated element, and the stabilizer is for restricting lateral movement of the elongated in relation to the conduit. The stabilizer includes a cap and a biasing member. The biasing member engages a flexible portion of the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: TRAVELPRO INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: David L. Mathieu, Sean McDonnell, Joseph Paul, James T. Sener
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Publication number: 20120126500Abstract: A stabilization mechanism for luggage is provided. The stabilization mechanism can be disposed on the bottom of a compartment of luggage and in spaced relation to wheels that are also disposed on the bottom of the compartment. The stabilization includes at least one foot that is retractable within the compartment, so that in the retracted position the volume of the luggage is substantially the same as the luggage compartment. When the at least one foot is deployed, the likelihood of tipping of the luggage is decreased, as the foot, in conjunction with the wheels, maintain the luggage in a substantially vertical position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: TRAVELPRO INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Robin Rankin, James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
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Patent number: D684067Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Certusview Technologies, LLCInventors: Steven Nielsen, Curtis Chambers, Jeffrey Farr, James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman
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Patent number: D696019Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Travelpro International Inc.Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
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Patent number: D699127Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventors: Kevin S. Garrity, Michael A. Castaldo, James T. Sener
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Patent number: D699438Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Travelpro International Inc.Inventors: David L. Mathieu, Sean McDonnell, Joseph Paul, James T. Sener
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Patent number: D703063Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventors: Kevin S. Garrity, Michael A. Castaldo, James T. Sener
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Patent number: D722503Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Inventors: Robert Smith, James T. Sener
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Patent number: D773819Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Travelpro Products, Inc.Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith, Juan Phillips