Patents by Inventor John Aldrich

John Aldrich 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: 20070262634
    Abstract: A suspended pixelated seating structure provides ergonomic, adaptable seating support. The suspended pixelated seating structure includes multiple cooperative layers to maximize global comfort and support while enhancing adaptation to localized variations in a load, such as in the load applied when a person sits in a chair. The cooperative layers each use independent elements such as pixels, springs, support rails, and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support. The suspended pixelated seating structure also uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable suspended seating structure. Accordingly, the suspended pixelated seating structure provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Ryan Brill, Douglas VanDeRiet, John Aldrich, Christopher Hill, Andrew Kurrasch, James Slagh, Matthew Parkinson, Matthew Reed, Jeffrey Weber
  • Publication number: 20070246873
    Abstract: Support elements and support structures form the basis of ergonomic body supports for chairs, mattresses and other structures. The support elements may be individually designed according to their location and body support function. Thus, the structures that include the support elements may provide point-tailored support for any part of the body to enhance comfort, fit, and proper anatomical support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas VanDeRiet, Chirstopher Hill, Andrew Kurrasch, John Aldrich, Timothy Hoogland, Jeffrey Weber, Jason Holt, Ryan Brill
  • Publication number: 20070216192
    Abstract: A vehicle cover apparatus produced by a sublimation process. The sublimation method includes providing a substantially polyester material. The material may be tricot. The material is cut into pieces that, when assembled together, are configured in substantially the shape of a vehicle. A computerized image is provided so that it may be transferred to at least one piece of the substantially polyester material. A printing device is also provided, and this printing device is configured to transfer the computerized image to paper, wherein the printing device includes ink. Paper is provided that, when heated, transfers the pigment from the paper to the at least one piece of the substantially polyester material to provide a sublimated material. When the pigment is transferred to all pieces of substantially polyester material, the pieces are assembled to cover the vehicle. The vehicle cover may be chemically treated to render it antimicrobial and UV-resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: John Aldrich
  • Publication number: 20060103208
    Abstract: A kit for assembling a seating structure includes a tilt housing having a plurality of connector arrangements including at least a first and second connector arrangement. A first seating arrangement has a first mounting arrangement configured to be connected to the first connector arrangement. A second seating arrangement has a second mounting arrangement configured to be connected to the second connector arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Johann Schmitz, Claudia Plikat, Nicolai Neubert, Carola Zwick, Roland Zwick, John Aldrich, Douglas VanDeRiet
  • Publication number: 20060103222
    Abstract: A seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some of the web structures are spaced apart such that they define openings therebetween. Adjacent rows of said web structures are spaced or staggered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Jerome Caruso, Steven Caruso, John Aldrich, Andrew Hector, Thomas Granzow, Dean Miller, Richard Peek, Benjamin Edinger, Chad Aerts
  • Publication number: 20060091715
    Abstract: A support member for a seating structure component includes a first support member having a first plurality of spaced apart fins and a second support member having a second plurality of spaced apart fins. The first support member is secured to the second support member with the first plurality of fins nested between the second plurality of fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Johann Schmitz, Claudia Plikat, Nicolai Neubert, Carola Zwick, Roland Zwick, Chad Aerts, John Aldrich
  • Publication number: 20050116526
    Abstract: Support elements and support structures form the basis of ergonomic body supports for chairs, mattresses and other structures. The support elements may be individually designed according to their location and body support function. Thus, the structures that include the support elements may provide point-tailored support for any part of the body to enhance comfort, fit, and proper anatomical support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas VanDeRiet, Christopher Hill, Andrew Kurrasch, John Aldrich, Timothy Hoogland, Jeffrey Weber, Jason Holt, Ryan Brill
  • Publication number: 20050001461
    Abstract: A seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some of the web structures are non-planar and at least some adjacent web structures are spaced apart such that they define openings therebetween. In another aspect, the seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and defining a support surface and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some adjacent web structures are spaced apart and shaped such that they define substantially non-circular openings therebetween when viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the support surface. A reinforced frame is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Jerome Caruso, Steven Caruso, John Aldrich, Andrew Hector, Thomas Granzow, Dean Miller, Richard Peek
  • Patent number: 5951866
    Abstract: A wetland bioreactor treatment cell for use in a waste water treatment process for reducing stated water quality indicators of the waste water is provided. The wetland bioreactor treatment cell comprises a vegetated containment area containing porous media for receiving an influent comprising water and organic waste material with the containment area having a front end and a rear end. A manifold distributor structure for receiving and distributing the influent into the containment area is provided with the manifold distributor structure being positioned entirely within the front end of the containment area and the manifold distributor structure having a port for allowing cleaning or maintenance of the manifold distributor structure. A hydraulic upflow structure is positioned nearingly adjacent and downstream from the manifold distributor structure with the hydraulic upflow structure maintaining a substantial amount of suspended solids in the front end of the containment area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventors: John E. Grove, John Aldrich