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).

  • Patent number: 10172345
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: HUNTER'S SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse Kruska, Scott H. Smith, David Mathieu, James T. Sener
  • Publication number: 20180064096
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Hunters Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Kruska, Scott H. Smith, David Mathieu, James T. Sener
  • Patent number: 9706825
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Travelpro Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
  • Patent number: 9351554
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Travelpro International, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
  • Publication number: 20150272291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
  • Publication number: 20140374206
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
  • Patent number: 8875855
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Travelpro International Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Sener, David L. Mathieu
  • Patent number: 8851251
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Travelpro International, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
  • Publication number: 20140262661
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TRAVELPRO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: David L. Mathieu, James T. Sener
  • Publication number: 20130233662
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Travelpro International Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
  • Publication number: 20130220753
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Travelpro International Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Sener, David L. Mathieu
  • Publication number: 20130068579
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: TRAVELPRO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: David L. Mathieu, Sean McDonnell, Joseph Paul, James T. Sener
  • Publication number: 20120126500
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: TRAVELPRO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Robin Rankin, James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
  • Patent number: D684067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Certusview Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Nielsen, Curtis Chambers, Jeffrey Farr, James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman
  • Patent number: D696019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Travelpro International Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith
  • Patent number: D699127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin S. Garrity, Michael A. Castaldo, James T. Sener
  • Patent number: D699438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Travelpro International Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Mathieu, Sean McDonnell, Joseph Paul, James T. Sener
  • Patent number: D703063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin S. Garrity, Michael A. Castaldo, James T. Sener
  • Patent number: D722503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Smith, James T. Sener
  • Patent number: D773819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Travelpro Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Sener, Christopher D. Hageman, David L. Mathieu, Scott Smith, Juan Phillips