Patents by Inventor Jimmy Capra

Jimmy Capra 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).

  • SHIFT REEL AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20240000195
    Abstract: Reel devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed. The reel devices are modular and include an automatic shift assembly that shifts to provide a mechanical advantage when used to tighten a cord. For instance, the reel devices are configured to provide a first drive ratio and automatically transition to a second drive ratio in response to a torque force. The reel devices include a drive assembly and a shift assembly. The drive assembly includes a cycloidal gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair
  • Shift reel and related methods
    Patent number: 11730238
    Abstract: Reel devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed. The reel devices are modular and include an automatic shift assembly that shifts to provide a mechanical advantage when used to tighten a cord. For instance, the reel devices are configured to provide a first drive ratio and automatically transition to a second drive ratio in response to a torque force. The reel devices include a drive assembly and a shift assembly. The drive assembly includes a cycloidal gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Shift Holding, LLC
    Inventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair
  • SHIFT REEL AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210251343
    Abstract: Reel devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed. The reel devices are modular and include an automatic shift assembly that shifts to provide a mechanical advantage when used to tighten a cord. For instance, the reel devices are configured to provide a first drive ratio and automatically transition to a second drive ratio in response to a torque force. The reel devices include a drive assembly and a shift assembly. The drive assembly includes a cycloidal gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair
  • Motorized tensioning system for medical braces and devices
    Patent number: 9248040
    Abstract: A tensioning system for medical braces and devices is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a tensioning member that is tightened or loosened using a motorized tensioning device for winding and unwinding the tensioning member on a spool. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening, incremental loosening, and full loosening of the tensioning member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Boa Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Soderberg, Jimmy Capra, Cody Henderson, Tiffany Beers, Andy Owings, Daniel Hipwood
  • MOTORIZED TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL BRACES AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140094728
    Abstract: A tensioning system for medical braces and devices is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a tensioning member that is tightened or loosened using a motorized tensioning device for winding and unwinding the tensioning member on a spool. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening, incremental loosening, and full loosening of the tensioning member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Boa Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Soderberg, Jimmy Capra, Cody Henderson, Tiffany Beers, Andy Owings
  • Shift reel
    Patent number: D1014695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Shift Holding, LLC
    Inventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair