Patents by Inventor Jeff Reed

Jeff Reed 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: 12296109
    Abstract: A method, including the operations of molding a hollow cannula to create flash on the cannula at parting lines of a mold, retaining the flash on the cannula, and installing the cannula with the flash in a medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Jeff Reed, Andrew Allegretti, Jean-Pierre Karam
  • Patent number: 11609641
    Abstract: A multi-state keyboard function row is provided. A plurality of representations can be formed on an insert of the multi-state keyboard function row. An assembly of the multi-state keyboard function row can be configured to cause either a first set of the representations or a second set of the representations to be visible to a user. A brightness of the representations may also be controlled based on a brightness of ambient light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Duck Soo Choi, Nicholas DiLoreto, Joseph McDonald, Jeff Reed, Mark Schwager, Myungkee Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230034154
    Abstract: A multi-state keyboard function row is provided. A plurality of representations can be formed on an insert of the multi-state keyboard function row. An assembly of the multi-state keyboard function row can be configured to cause either a first set of the representations or a second set of the representations to be visible to a user. A brightness of the representations may also be controlled based on a brightness of ambient light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Duck Soo Choi, Nicholas DiLoreto, Joseph McDonald, Jeff Reed, Mark Schwager, Myungkee Yoon
  • Publication number: 20220040446
    Abstract: A method, including the operations of molding a hollow cannula to create flash on the cannula at parting lines of a mold, retaining the flash on the cannula, and installing the cannula with the flash in a medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Jeff Reed, Andrew Allegretti, Jean-Pierre Karam
  • Patent number: 8166920
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan J. Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Patent number: 8166919
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventors: Alan J. Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Patent number: 8166918
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan J. Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Patent number: 8161908
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan J. Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Patent number: 8028659
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan J. Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20110155072
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20110155071
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20110155070
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20110126773
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20100313818
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Kart Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Patent number: 7762213
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box is disclosed which provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box is configured to use a cartridge which may include a litter compartment and a waste compartment. In another embodiment, the cartridge may be non-compartmentalized. The cartridge may be disposable, thus eliminating the need for the user to clean the litter tray and handle heavy litter containers. In other embodiments, the system includes a rake assembly configured with a drive assembly that is protected from contamination. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, the self-cleaning litter box is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Patent number: D551223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Viorel Luminosu, Steven D. Gluskoter, Vincent Lam, Jeffrey W. Mulhausen, Takahide Okai, Orin M. Ozias, Jeff Reed
  • Patent number: D585443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Steven D. Gluskoter, Toshiyuki Tanaka, Jeff Reed, Vincent Lam, Jeffrey W. Mulhausen, Greg Liddell
  • Patent number: D620001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jeff Reed, Glen Clifton