Patents by Inventor Jeffrey B. Waffensmith

Jeffrey B. Waffensmith 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).

  • Publication number: 20160311579
    Abstract: A hand-held vessel has a bottom wall, a sidewall and a supportive strap attached to the bottom wall and the sidewall. The bottom wall and sidewall have an inner and outer surface. The sidewall extends from the bottom wall, whereby the inner surfaces of the bottom wall and sidewall define a cavity for holding fluids or loose materials therein. The strap has a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is fixedly attached to the sidewall and the second end is selectively secured to the bottom wall. The strap is adaptable to accept a user's hand disposed between the strap and the outer surface of the sidewall. The strap urges the hand against the outer surface of the sidewall to secure the vessel to the hand and stabilize the vessel with respect to movement relative to the hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: 9409200
    Abstract: A hand-held vessel has a bottom wall, a sidewall and a supportive strap attached to the bottom wall and the sidewall. The bottom wall and sidewall have an inner and outer surface. The sidewall extends from the bottom wall, whereby the inner surfaces of the bottom wall and sidewall define a cavity for holding fluids or loose materials therein. The strap has a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is fixedly attached to the sidewall and the second end is selectively secured to the bottom wall. The strap is adaptable to accept a user's hand disposed between the strap and the outer surface of the sidewall. The strap urges the hand against the outer surface of the sidewall to secure the vessel to the hand and stabilize the vessel with respect to movement relative to the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Publication number: 20160185155
    Abstract: An apparatus is configured for use with a container having a top rim. The apparatus includes a plurality of hooks configured to hang on the rim; a handle extending above the rim and comprising a semi-tubular shape; and a panel extending below the rim and comprising a textured surface, the textured surface comprising an array of raised elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Jeffrey T. Given, Matthew V. Leydeh, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: 9365384
    Abstract: A hand held dispenser for dispensing sheet material from a roll. The dispenser includes a handle assembly, an elongated blade, and a support assembly. The handle assembly includes a hub rotatably mounted to a frame. The blade extends from the frame. The support assembly includes a bracket, a brace and a support hub. The bracket is attached to the blade apart from the frame and includes a guide track. The guide track provides first and second segments that combine to define a guide axis. A leading side of the brace is slidably mounted to the guide track along the guide axis. The support hub is rotatably mounted to a trailing side of the brace. In a locked state, the leading side is slidably disposed over the track first segment and cannot rotate. In an unlocked state, the leading side is over the track second segment and is allowed to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Craig D. Thompson, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Christian R. Trifilio, Christopher E. Somero, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith, Christopher J. Herman
  • Publication number: 20150203320
    Abstract: A hand held dispenser for dispensing sheet material from a roll. The dispenser includes a handle assembly, an elongated blade, and a support assembly. The handle assembly includes a hub rotatably mounted to a frame. The blade extends from the frame. The support assembly includes a bracket, a brace and a support hub. The bracket is attached to the blade apart from the frame and includes a guide track. The guide track provides first and second segments that combine to define a guide axis. A leading side of the brace is slidably mounted to the guide track along the guide axis. The support hub is rotatably mounted to a trailing side of the brace. In a locked state, the leading side is slidably disposed over the track first segment and cannot rotate. In an unlocked state, the leading side is over the track second segment and is allowed to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Craig D. Thompson, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Christian R. Trifilio, Christopher E. Somero, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith, Christopher J. Herman
  • Publication number: 20150090747
    Abstract: A hand-held vessel has a bottom wall, a sidewall and a supportive strap attached to the bottom wall and the sidewall. The bottom wall and sidewall have an inner and outer surface. The sidewall extends from the bottom wall, whereby the inner surfaces of the bottom wall and sidewall define a cavity for holding fluids or loose materials therein. The strap has a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is fixedly attached to the sidewall and the second end is selectively secured to the bottom wall. The strap is adaptable to accept a user's hand disposed between the strap and the outer surface of the sidewall. The strap urges the hand against the outer surface of the sidewall to secure the vessel to the hand and stabilize the vessel with respect to movement relative to the hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: 8986306
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a patella for implantation of a patella prosthetic component is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Abraham P. Wright, Kyle B. Thomas, J. Bohannon Mason, Peter F. M. Choong, Mark W. Pagnano, Thomas P. Vail, Raymond E. Randle, James T. Caillouette, David C. Pollock, Jeffrey B Waffensmith, Matthew V Leyden
  • Patent number: 8979854
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly including a handle and a plurality of surgical tools configured to be selectively coupled with the handle. The handle includes a housing and a lever moveably coupled to the housing. Each surgical tool of the plurality of surgical tools includes a first clamping element and a second clamping element configured to move relative to the first clamping element. The second clamping element is configured to be coupled to the lever such that moving the lever relative to the housing advances the second clamping element toward the first clamping element to clamp a bone of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Abraham P. Wright, Kyle B. Thomas, Olen J. Borkholder, Kent B. Whitton, Duncan G. Young, Rusty T. Meier, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith, Matthew V. Leyden
  • Patent number: 8968321
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument that includes a patella resection guide is disclosed. The patella resection guide includes a body having a substantially planar upper surface that defines a patella cutting guide surface and a first jaw having a first tooth, and a second jaw positioned opposite the first jaw. The second jaw is movable relative to the first jaw and includes a second tooth extending toward the first tooth that defines an axis along which the second jaw is moveable relative to the first jaw. The patella cutting guide surface defines a resection plane that extends through a patient's patella when the patella is positioned between the first jaw and the second jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Abraham P. Wright, Kyle B. Thomas, J. Bohannon Mason, Peter F. M. Choong, Mark W. Pagnano, Thomas P. Vail, Raymond E. Randle, James T. Caillouette, David C. Pollock, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith, Matthew V. Leyden
  • Patent number: 8919604
    Abstract: A hand-held vessel has a bottom wall, a sidewall and a supportive strap attached to the bottom wall and the sidewall. The bottom wall and sidewall have an inner and outer surface. The sidewall extends from the bottom wall, whereby the inner surfaces of the bottom wall and sidewall define a cavity for holding fluids or loose materials therein. The strap has a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is fixedly attached to the sidewall and the second end is selectively secured to the bottom wall. The strap is adaptable to accept a user's hand disposed between the strap and the outer surface of the sidewall. The strap urges the hand against the outer surface of the sidewall to secure the vessel to the hand and stabilize the vessel with respect to movement relative to the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D723235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Jeffrey T. Given, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D728884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Waffensmith, Ryan D. Jordan
  • Patent number: D736048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Christian R. Trifilio, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D738958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Christian R. Trifilio, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D740509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W Bergman, Jeffrey T. Given, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D794892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Jeffrey T. Given, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D796140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Jeffrey T. Given, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D832544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Jeffrey T. Given, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D836875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Jeffrey T. Given, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D836876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Bergman, Jeffrey T. Given, Matthew V. Leyden, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith