Patents by Inventor John D. Fiegener
John D. Fiegener 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: 8533871Abstract: A garment comprising an undershirt having a plurality of first pads, at least two mounting loops extending from the undershirt, a plurality of second pads, each of the plurality of second pads having at least two fingers, and wherein the at least two fingers are engaged with the at least two mounting loops to secure the plurality of second pads to the undershirt.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: adidas AGInventors: John D. Fiegener, Daniel R. Armstrong, Michael Tintsman
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Patent number: 8425439Abstract: A lockable hinge assembly configured for incorporation within a brace for stabilizing a joint includes a static support structure configured to remain in a fixed position, a dynamic support structure that is configured to be rotatable relative to the dynamic support structure, and a locking means for locking the dynamic support structure in a desired fixed position relative to the static support structure. The locking means is configured to enable the dynamic support structure to rotate relative to the static support structure and to automatically lock the dynamic support structure in a fixed position relative to the static support structure when the dynamic support structure rotates into the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventors: Brian P. McKeon, John D. Fiegener
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Publication number: 20130067857Abstract: The present invention relates to disposing of waste in a safe manner by supplying an apparatus with a sealing system configured to only apply a seal to an elongated tube of material when several conditions are met, wherein the conditions indicate that the apparatus is in a safe configuration for applying the seal. The apparatus includes a push switch for sensing when the lid has been closed, and another push switch for sensing when a bin has been locked in the apparatus. Thus, when the lid and bin are closed and locked, a child cannot reach into the apparatus and the seal can be applied safely without fear of burning a child.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: SCANDINAVIAN CHILD LLCInventors: Cornelius McDaid, Brenda G. Berg, John D. Fiegener
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Publication number: 20130068650Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum sealable container system comprising a container and a lid assembly having a movable valve insert. The valve insert includes a vacuum indicator for informing the user when a vacuum is present in the container. The valve insert is pneumatically movable within a chamber by way of a pump assembly to open and close a fluid communication between the container and the exterior of the container to remove fluid to form the vacuum. The vacuum indicator collapses into an opening formed in the lid assembly to inform the user of the vacuum as well as reinforce the seal formed by the valve insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: SCANDINAVIAN CHILD LLCInventors: Michael D. Tinstman, John D. Fiegener
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Patent number: 8356366Abstract: A glove including a hand portion having a palm portion and an opposing back side portion, the back side portion including a plurality of protective portions formed therein, the palm portion and opposing back side portion defining a cavity, a cuff portion, a band disposed on and outward of the cuff portion and having a first ventilation opening, the cuff portion having a second ventilation opening disposed coaxially with the first ventilation opening, and wherein air traverses through the first and second ventilation openings to the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: adidas AGInventors: John D. Fiegener, Daniel R. Armstrong, Michael Tinstman
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Publication number: 20130015219Abstract: Portable lock mounting assemblies including straps or connectors for securing each assembly to a bicycle or the like. Each mounting assembly having a structure defining a retaining assembly to securely retain a lock and easily release the lock from the mounting assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Robert David Zuraski, Daniel Hugh Kindstrand, Donald H. Warren, John D. Fiegener, David Bruce Miller
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Patent number: 8083693Abstract: In order to monitor an individual's posture, a cable is incorporated within a garment that is configured to be worn on an individual's upper body such that at least a portion of the cable spans an upper back region of the garment. A sensor is configured to monitor tension in the cable and to generate an alert when the tension in the cable exceeds a threshold level.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Perseus Athletics, LLCInventors: Brian P. McKeon, John D. Fiegener, Daniel R. Armstrong, Michael D. Tinstman, Paul Demkowski
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Publication number: 20100306908Abstract: A garment comprising an undershirt having at least one first pad disposed proximate a wearer's sternum, and at least one second pad dimensioned wider than the wearer's sternum and secured to the undershirt at the at least one first pad, wherein the at least one second pad is removably secured to the undershirt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: John D. Fiegener, Daniel R. Armstrong, Michael Tinstman
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Publication number: 20100306907Abstract: A garment comprising an undershirt having a plurality of first pads, at least two mounting loops extending from the undershirt, a plurality of second pads, each of the plurality of second pads having at least two fingers, and wherein the at least two fingers are engaged with the at least two mounting loops to secure the plurality of second pads to the undershirt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: John D. Fiegener, Daniel R. Armstrong, Michael Tintsman
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Publication number: 20100281599Abstract: A glove comprising a hand portion having a palm portion and an opposing back side portion, the back side portion including a plurality of protective portions formed therein, the palm portion and opposing back side portion defining a cavity, a cuff portion, a band disposed on and outward of the cuff portion and having a first ventilation opening, said cuff portion having a second ventilation opening disposed coaxially with the first ventilation opening, and wherein air traverses through the first and second ventilation openings to the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: HENSON COMPANY, INC.Inventors: JOHN D. FIEGENER, DANIEL R. ARMSTRONG, MICHAEL TINSTMAN
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Publication number: 20100180363Abstract: A helmet includes a helmet body defining a helmet interior. A fit system is provided to engage the helmet to the head of a wearer, at least a first and second portion of the fit system are moveable independent of the other. A fit adjuster varies a characteristic of the fit system, such as size, shape, orientation or pressure, allowing a wearer to customize fit of the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: The Burton CorporationInventors: Brian Glogowski, John D. Fiegener, Daniel Richard Armstrong, Michael Tinstman, Hans Dyhrman, John Fowler
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Patent number: 7409898Abstract: A paper cutter utilizing a lamp to illuminate a cutline scored into a transparent plastic surface located below directly below the paper to be cut. The silhouette of the cutline acts as the guideline for placement of the cutting blade of the paper cutter to thereby create the exact line of cut. A dual blade rotary cutter is also provided in a paper cutter with a toggle arrangement located on the carriage assembly which allows the user of the cutter to selectively engage one or the other of the blades to engage the cutter.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2006Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Inventors: Arra David Yeghiayan, John D. Fiegener
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Publication number: 20040103542Abstract: A scraping tool employing a sharp-edged blade comprising a top, bottom, door, carrier, blade, storage box and an ergonomic base grip. The top, bottom and base grip combine to form the scraper tool body. The blade is attached to the carrier which is contained within the body and slides back and forth allowing the blade to be exposed. The storage box is contained within the body and can be used to store spare and used scraper blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2002Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Gordon Jones, John D. Fiegener, Jason A. Morris
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Patent number: 6729515Abstract: A latching assembly adapted to engage a mounting member. The latching assembly includes a support and a latching member movable mounted on the support for movement between a latched position and an unlatched position. A locking member is mounted for movement relative to the latching member between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member is biased toward the locked position. A securing mechanism is coupled with the latching member and is movable between a secured position and an unsecured position. The locking member is adapted to move from the locked position to the unlocked position upon engagement of the locking member with the mounting member, and the latching member is adapted to pivot from the unlatched position to the latched position upon engagement of the locking member with the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Cornelius J. McDaid, John D. Fiegener
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Publication number: 20020175543Abstract: A latching assembly adapted to engage a mounting member. The latching assembly includes a support and a latching member movable mounted on the support for movement between a latched position and an unlatched position. A locking member is mounted for movement relative to the latching member between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member is biased toward the locked position. A securing mechanism is coupled with the latching member and is movable between a secured position and an unsecured position. The locking member is adapted to move from the locked position to the unlocked position upon engagement of the locking member with the mounting member, and the latching member is adapted to pivot from the unlatched position to the latched position upon engagement of the locking member with the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Cornelius J. McDaid, John D. Fiegener
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Patent number: 6443344Abstract: A detachable component assembly including a detachable component and a pair of latching mechanisms mounted on the detachable component for securing the detachable component to a motorcycle mount upon movement of the detachable component toward the mount. The detachable component includes a pair of side plates each having a recess engageable with the mount, and the latching mechanisms each include a latching member pivotally mounted on the side plates movable relative to the side plates between an unlatched position, in which the recesses are engageable and disengageable with the mount, and a latched position, in which the recess is held in engagement with the mount. The detachable component assembly further includes a locking member movable relative to the latching member between an unlocked position, in which the latch member is movable between the latched and unlatched positions, and a locked position, in which the latch member is held in the latched position.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Cornelius J. McDaid, John D. Fiegener
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Patent number: 6422442Abstract: A U-lock holder for stowing a U-lock on a bicycle frame. The holder comprises a brace for connection to a leg of the U-lock, and a bracket for connection to a part of the bicycle frame. The brace and the bracket are adapted for engagement and disengagement with and from each other. The brace includes a collar, a tongue, and opposed intermediate articulations between the collar and the tongue. The bracket includes a mount, a channel, a saddle, and opposed intermediate guides between the channel and the saddle. The collar is adapted to receive and to be affixed to a leg of the U-lock. The mount is adapted to abut against the bicycle frame. A strap tightly affixes the bracket to the bicycle frame. Mating of the brace and the bracket effect simultaneous engagement of (1) the tongue and the articulations of the brace, and (2) the channel and the guides of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Kryptonite CorporationInventors: Cornelius McDaid, John D. Fiegener, Robert D. Zuraski
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Patent number: 6397648Abstract: A keyway protector having housing and the slider. The housing hugs the crossbar of a U-lock and secured by screws. The slider fits into a shallow depression in the inner surface of the housing and moves between open and closed positions. In the open position, an aperture in the housing, a hole in the slider, and the keyway are aligned to allow access to the keyway. In the closed position, the slider hole is not aligned, denying access to the keyway. A knob outside the housing is used to move the slider. Protrusions in opposed pivoting arms on the slider snap into opposed notches in the depression walls to hold the slider in the open or closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Kryptonite CorporationInventors: Jason A. Morris, John D. Fiegener, Cornelius McDaid
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Patent number: D463363Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: American Power ConversionInventors: Clint Veino, Bill Owens, Richard E. Cohen, Jason A. Morris, John D. Fiegener
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Patent number: D665551Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Scandinavian Child LLCInventors: Joseph B. Grand, John D. Fiegener, Samuel Wald, Thomas Gernetzke, William Vespa, William Liteplo, Cornelius McDaid, Brenda G. Berg