Patents by Inventor John C. Hardt
John C. Hardt 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).
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Patent number: 7735537Abstract: Disclosed is a portable wall-partition that includes a plurality of panels and at least one hinge that connects each of the plurality of panels to a neighboring panel. A foot is positioned on a lower edge of each of the plurality of panels. The foot includes a first extension and a second extension. Each of the extensions includes a distal end thereof. The first and the second extensions are connected to each other at a proximal end (opposite the end having a wheel) to form a vertex. The foot also includes a spring located at or near the vertex. The spring biases the first and the second extensions toward each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventors: John C. Hardt, II, Greg Moore, Chao-Ken Chen
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Publication number: 20090255638Abstract: Disclosed is a portable wall-partition that includes a wall panel that having a first edge and a second edge transversely connected to the first edge. A swivel wheel mechanism is connected to a central position of the first edge. At least one end panel that has an intermediate portion and a hinged connection connecting the intermediate portion of the end panel to the second edge of the wall panel are also included in the portable wall-partition. Alternatively, the portable wall-partition can include a plurality of wall panels. Each of the plurality of wall panels has a lower edge and a transverse side edge; and each of the plurality of wall panels is connected at its transverse side edge to a successive wall panel. A swivelable elongate wheel frame is connected at its midpoint to a midpoint of the lower edge. A first wheel is connected to a first end of the elongate wheel frame, and a second wheel is connected to a second end of the elongate wheel frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: MooreCo., Inc.Inventor: John C. Hardt, II
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Patent number: 7584776Abstract: Disclosed is a portable wall-partition that includes a wall panel that having a first edge and a second edge transversely connected to the first edge. A swivel wheel mechanism is connected to a central position of the first edge. At least one end panel that has an intermediate portion and a hinged connection connecting the intermediate portion of the end panel to the second edge of the wall panel are also included in the portable wall-partition. Alternatively, the portable wall-partition can include a plurality of wall panels. Each of the plurality of wall panels has a lower edge and a transverse side edge; and each of the plurality of wall panels is connected at its transverse side edge to a successive wall panel. A swivelable elongate wheel frame is connected at its midpoint to a midpoint of the lower edge. A first wheel is connected to a first end of the elongate wheel frame, and a second wheel is connected to a second end of the elongate wheel frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Mooreco, Inc.Inventor: John C. Hardt, II
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Publication number: 20090000750Abstract: Disclosed is a portable wall-partition that includes a plurality of panels and at least one hinge that connects each of the plurality of panels to a neighboring panel. A foot is positioned on a lower edge of each of the plurality of panels. The foot includes a first extension and a second extension. Each of the extensions includes a distal end thereof. The first and the second extensions are connected to each other at a proximal end (opposite the end having a wheel) to form a vertex. The foot also includes a spring located at or near the vertex. The spring biases the first and the second extensions toward each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: John C. Hardt, II, Greg Moore, Chao-Ken Chen
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Publication number: 20080199842Abstract: Disclosed is a dual density slide-on tray that includes a dual density elongate section. The dual density elongate section includes a thermoplastic base section that has an attachment side and a utility side. Also included in the dual density elongate section is a thermoplastic tray section that has a tray-section base. The thermoplastic tray section is attached at its tray-section base to the utility side of the thermoplastic base section. In this embodiment, the thermoplastic tray section is less dense or at least softer than the thermoplastic base section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Mooreco, L.P.Inventor: John C. Hardt
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Publication number: 20080187900Abstract: Disclosed is a foam writing pad. An embodiment of the foam writing pad includes a foam body, a writable and erasable surface that is adhered to the foam body, and an elongate through-hole within the foam. The foam body of the foam writing pad also includes a substantially planar first surface that has a writing surface receiving section therein. An attachment tab is located within the foam writing surface and connects to and retains the writable and erasable surface in the writing surface receiving section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: MOORECO, L.P.Inventor: John C. Hardt
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Publication number: 20080086964Abstract: Disclosed is a portable wall-partition that includes a wall panel that having a first edge and a second edge transversely connected to the first edge. A swivel wheel mechanism is connected to a central position of the first edge. At least one end panel that has an intermediate portion and a hinged connection connecting the intermediate portion of the end panel to the second edge of the wall panel are also included in the portable wall-partition. Alternatively, the portable wall-partition can include a plurality of wall panels. Each of the plurality of wall panels has a lower edge and a transverse side edge; and each of the plurality of wall panels is connected at its transverse side edge to a successive wall panel. A swivelable elongate wheel frame is connected at its midpoint to a midpoint of the lower edge. A first wheel is connected to a first end of the elongate wheel frame, and a second wheel is connected to a second end of the elongate wheel frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: MOORECO LPInventor: John C. Hardt
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Publication number: 20070266913Abstract: Disclosed is a workstation that includes a planar tray; a semi-circular body-recess in an edge of the planar tray; a telescoping column supporting the planar tray; and a foot trigger for releasing or locking the telescoping column. Also disclosed is a workstation that includes a first tray having a top surface, a first edge and a second edge. The second edge opposes the first edge. A second tray is hingedly attached to the first tray; and a cushioned member is in resting communication with the top surface of the planar tray and closer to the first edge of the planar tray than to said second edge. Additionally, a portable workstation is disclosed that includes a planar tray that has a first side and a second side. The second side opposes the first side. A first disc-tray is attached to the first side and a second disc-tray is attached to the second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: BALT, INC.Inventor: John C. Hardt
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Patent number: 7249745Abstract: A writing board support tray comprises a support tray having an end portion coated with an elastomeric material with the support tray and the elastomeric material being substantially inseparably bonded or attached to each other. Further, a writing board support tray comprises a support tray substantially completely coated with an elastomeric material with the support tray and the elastomeric material being substantially inseparably bonded or attached to each other. Additionally, a further preferred embodiment, a writing board support tray comprises a support tray with a front end substantially completely coated with an elastomeric material with the support tray and the elastomeric material being substantially inseparably bonded or attached to each other. In addition, a writing board comprising a writing surface and a support tray, wherein the peripheral edge of the writing surface is encapsulated by an elastomeric material and the support tray is constructed completely out of the elastomeric material.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Mooreco, L.P.Inventors: Greg Moore, John C. Hardt, II
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Patent number: 7207625Abstract: Disclosed is a chair that includes a support assembly. The support assembly should have a seat that is positioned on its top and should also have a back rest extending upward from the support assembly adjacent a side of the seat. Also, at least one storage compartment can be in sliding communication with the support assembly. And the disclosed chair can also include a clothes-hanger positioned on a top portion of a back surface of the back rest.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Mooreco, L.P.Inventors: John C. Hardt, II, Rolland M. Low
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Patent number: 7207805Abstract: A writing board support tray comprises a support tray having an end portion coated with an elastomeric material with the support tray and the elastomeric material being substantially inseparably bonded or attached to each other. Further, a writing board support tray comprises a support tray substantially completely coated with an elastomeric material with the support tray and the elastomeric material being substantially inseparably bonded or attached to each other. Additionally, a further preferred embodiment, a writing board support tray comprises a support tray with a front end substantially completely coated with an elastomeric material with the support tray and the elastomeric material being substantially inseparably bonded or attached to each other. In addition, a writing board comprising a writing surface and a support tray, wherein the peripheral edge of the writing surface is encapsulated by an elastomeric material and the support tray is constructed completely out of the elastomeric material.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Mooreco, L.P.Inventors: Greg Moore, John C. Hardt, II
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Patent number: 7107705Abstract: An insole having a molded base and a top sheet. The insole includes directional air ports for facilitating airflow above and below the insole. In addition, the insole has a shock absorbing pad positioned on the bottom of the base to provide cushioning to the area of the joints of the metatarsals and proximal phalanges and along a portion of the fifth metatarsal. A rear shock absorbing pad is provided which provides cushioning to the center of the calcaneus and which has an extension along the medial portion to provide cushioning to the talus. Two anatomical centering devices are provided on each side of the rear portion of the insole to support and direct the foot into the proper position over the cushioning pads. The medial anatomical centering device also provides additional stiffness to the arch area.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Spenco Medical CorporationInventors: Edward F. Dalton, Jacob A. Martinez, John C. Hardt
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Publication number: 20040205984Abstract: A shoe insole having an axis and an arch area with an upper surface and a bottom. The insole has three or more supporting ridges, positioned under the upper surface in the arch area, to provide support to a wearer's arch while allowing the insole to remain flexible as the wearer walks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventor: John C. Hardt
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Publication number: 20040118017Abstract: An insole having a molded base and a top sheet. The insole includes directional air ports for facilitating airflow above and below the insole. In addition, the insole has a shock absorbing pad positioned on the bottom of the base to provide cushioning to the area of the joints of the metatarsals and proximal phalanges and along a portion of the fifth metatarsal. A rear shock absorbing pad is provided which provides cushioning to the center of the calcaneus and which has an extension along the medial portion to provide cushioning to the talus. Two anatomical centering devices are provided on each side of the rear portion of the insole to support and direct the foot into the proper position over the cushioning pads. The medial anatomical centering device also provides additional stiffness to the arch area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Jacob A. Martinez and John C. HardtInventors: Edward F. Dalton, Jacob A. Martinez, John C. Hardt
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Publication number: 20030150134Abstract: A shoe insole having an axis and an arch area with an upper surface and a bottom. The insole has three or more supporting ridges, positioned under the upper surface in the arch area, to provide support to a wearer's arch while allowing the insole to remain flexible as the wearer walks.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventor: John C. Hardt
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Patent number: 6598319Abstract: An insole of a sheet material of polymeric foam material having two openings therein corresponding to a portion of the heel and a portion of the arch. The openings are filled with a polymeric gel composition having a tacky bottom surface to assist holding the insole in place and for the removable attachment of a polymeric gel arch cushion.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Spenco Medical CorporationInventor: John C. Hardt
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Publication number: 20020092203Abstract: An insole of a sheet material of polymeric foam material having two openings therein corresponding to a portion of the heel and a portion of the arch. The openings are filled with a polymeric gel composition having a tacky bottom surface to assist holding the insole in place and for the removable attachment of a polymeric gel arch cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventor: John C. Hardt
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Patent number: 6059744Abstract: A unitary ankle supporting and heel cushioning device being an ankle strap attached to a heel cushioning portion which can be worn with or without a shoe. The device allows a portion of the foot to be exposed which allows for activities to be performed which require the grip of a bare foot. The heel cushioning portion may also include a heel plug to provide additional heel cushioning.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Spenco Medical CorporationInventor: John C. Hardt
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Patent number: D573444Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Moore Co, L.P.Inventor: John C. Hardt, II