Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Waffensmith

Jeffrey 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: 20250282524
    Abstract: A vessel includes a container, a bracket, and a brace. The container has a cavity. The bracket extends from the container and includes an arm spaced from the container. The arm has opposed first and second ends, and the arm is connected to the container only at its first end. The brace connects the first end of the arm and the container. A first plurality of structural reinforcement flanges extend along the container between the brace and the second end of the arm. The first plurality of structural reinforcement flanges have curved exterior surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2025
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Inventors: Jeffrey Given, Mark Bergman, Jeffrey Waffensmith, Matthew Leyden
  • Patent number: 12338033
    Abstract: A vessel includes a container, a bracket, a bail and a grip. The container has a cavity configured to hold a liquid. The bracket extends from the container and comprises an arm spaced from the container. The arm has opposed first and second ends, and the arm is connected to the container only at its first end. The bail is pivotally connected to the container and has a grip thereon. The vessel is configured so that the grip has a position that is in contact with the arm, thereby defining, in combination, a composite vessel handle. A method of supporting a vessel includes pivoting the bail so that the grip is in contact with the arm and positioning at least a portion of a hand on the grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: BERCOM INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Given, Mark Bergman, Jeffrey Waffensmith, Matthew Leyden
  • Patent number: 8480401
    Abstract: Acoustical voice-feedback systems include headsets connected through a connector or central hub for vocalizing and sound formation assistance. A user's voice is conveyed directly into his or her own ear as well as the ears of each connected user. A central hub allows selective connection of one or more headsets to each other, or allows an instructor to selectively connect an instructor headset to one or more instructee headsets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Harebrain, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Swain, Jeffrey Waffensmith
  • Publication number: 20110318719
    Abstract: Acoustical voice-feedback systems include headsets connected through a connector or central hub for vocalizing and sound formation assistance. A user's voice is conveyed directly into his or her own ear as well as the ears of each connected user. A central hub allows selective connection of one or more headsets to each other, or allows an instructor to selectively connect an instructor headset to one or more instructee headsets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: HAREBRAIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Swain, Jeffrey Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D527376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Swain, Jeffrey Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D1082316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Given, Mark Bergman, Jeffrey Waffensmith, Matthew Leyden
  • Patent number: D1083269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Given, Mark Bergman, Jeffrey Waffensmith, Matthew Leyden
  • Patent number: D1104395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Given, Jeffrey Waffensmith, Mark Bergman
  • Patent number: D1119150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Bercom International, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Waffensmith, Jeffrey Given, Mark Bergman