Patents by Inventor John Duval

John Duval 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: 20260055948
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatuses for a hardened reusable shipping container. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a lid. The lid is configured to be opened and closed. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a base enclosure. The base enclosure is coupled to the lid and has a payload area. The payload area is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The hardened reusable shipping container includes an insert. The insert is configured to be positioned within the payload area to cool or maintain the temperature of the environment surrounding the payload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Applicant: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Eden Sanchez, Mike Dybicz, Bobby Onel, Ben Lee, Amanda Gessell, James Wilbourn, John Duval
  • Patent number: 12474104
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatuses for a hardened reusable shipping container. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a lid. The lid is configured to be opened and closed. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a base enclosure. The base enclosure is coupled to the lid and has a payload area. The payload area is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The hardened reusable shipping container includes an insert. The insert is configured to be positioned within the payload area to cool or maintain the temperature of the environment surrounding the payload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Cryoport, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Bollinger, Eden Sanchez, Mike Dybicz, Bobby Onel, Ben Lee, Amanda Gessell, James Wilbourn, John Duval
  • Patent number: 8517532
    Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses is provided that includes a frame having hinge joints coupled to opposite ends of the frame and a pair of temple members pivotally coupled to the hinge joints. When in use, the temple members may be pivoted about a substantially horizontal axis of rotation between an extended or open position where the temple members are space apart and parallel to one other, and a folded or closed position where one member is folded over the other in an area behind the eyeglass frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventors: Robert L. Hicks, John Duval
  • Patent number: 8446670
    Abstract: Improvement to an adornable binocular device having a telescope pair including a pivoting coupling between each telescope and arm and a second releasably slidable coupling between each telescope and arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Perioptix, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Woker, John Duval, Keith Tholin, Jack Greelis
  • Publication number: 20100154800
    Abstract: An endotracheal tube system having an improved connector to provide a more secure connection to an endotracheal tube. In specific example embodiments, the connector is tapered, is spiraled, or provides threading to improve connection and prevent inadvertent detachment. In certain embodiments, the connector is colorized to correspond to an endotracheal tube size, and in an embodiment, specific packaging permits color to be visualized to aid in proper tube size selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Chai Jie Chang, John Duval, Frank Segarra, Tamim Wafa
  • Publication number: 20100079859
    Abstract: Improvement to an adornable binocular device having a telescope pair including a pivoting coupling between each telescope and arm and a second releasably slidable coupling between each telescope and arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Gary Woker, John Duval, Keith Tholin, Jack Greelis
  • Publication number: 20090124868
    Abstract: There is provided a portable, lightweight, trauma treatment and patient monitoring device. The device comprises a base having a top surface and a pair of housings each having an inner surface. The housings are in pivotal communication with the base to enable selective articulation between a closed orientation and an open orientation. In the closed orientation, the inner surfaces of the housings are substantially parallel to the top surface of the base. In the open orientation, the pair of housings are in spaced opposed relation to each other and the inner surfaces are substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the base. The device also includes at least one bay located within at least one of the pair of housings. The bay is capable of receiving at least one medical monitoring/treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Peter Andrew Barnett, Todd Douglas Kneale, Steven Bruce Alexander, Terrance Paul Domae, John Duval
  • Publication number: 20070292205
    Abstract: A self-tightening device for fastening two structures together includes a female component and a male component where the female component is capable of receiving the male component. The female component includes a moveable member, an energy storing mechanism and a retaining mechanism. The movable member is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The energy storing mechanism has stored energy for causing the moveable member to move from the unlocked to locked position when the energy in the energy-storing mechanism is released. The retaining mechanism holds the energy-storing mechanism in the stored-energy state until the retaining mechanism is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: John Duval
  • Publication number: 20050016945
    Abstract: A storage assembly has a plurality of panels that are assembled to form a plurality of storage spaces, a plurality of connectors for coupling adjacent panels to form the plurality of storage spaces, and at least one tray positioned inside one of the storage spaces. Each connector has a generally circular body having a plurality of spaced-apart scalloped regions, with a recess provided at each of the locations of the scalloped regions. The storage system includes a caster having a wheel and a caster frame. The caster frame has a body, a bore provided therethrough for receiving the wheel, and at least two spaced-apart passages formed in the circumference of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Frank Yang, John Duval, Darren Saravis, William Tan
  • Patent number: 6845005
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a portable computer, such as a laptop or notebook computer, a subnotebook computer, a personal digital assistant, a wireless phone or the like, that can be set up in a closed configuration, a laptop configuration or a tablet configuration. The portable computer may include a base unit having a primary input device, such as a keyboard or pointing device, and a display unit having a display device. The base unit and the display unit may be coupled so that the display unit can be moved relative to the base unit to place the portable computer in a desired configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenji Shimano, Darren Saravis, John Duval, Mike Wick, Cary Chow
  • Publication number: 20040134869
    Abstract: A storage assembly has a plurality of panels that are assembled to form a plurality of storage spaces, a plurality of connectors for coupling adjacent panels to form the plurality of storage spaces, and at least one tray positioned inside one of the storage spaces. Each connector has a generally circular body having a plurality of spaced-apart scalloped regions, with a recess provided at each of the locations of the scalloped regions. The storage system includes a caster having a wheel and a caster frame. The caster frame has a body, a bore provided therethrough for receiving the wheel, and at least two spaced-apart passages formed in the circumference of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Seville Classics, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Yang, John Duval, Darren Saravis, William Tan
  • Patent number: 6669036
    Abstract: A storage assembly has a plurality of panels that are assembled to form a plurality of storage spaces, a plurality of connectors for coupling adjacent panels to form the plurality of storage spaces, and at least one tray positioned inside one of the storage spaces. Each connector has a generally circular body having a plurality of spaced-apart scalloped regions, with a recess provided at each of the locations of the scalloped regions. The storage system includes a caster having a wheel and a caster frame. The caster frame has a body, a bore provided therethrough for receiving the wheel, and at least two spaced-apart passages formed in the circumference of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventors: Frank Yang, John Duval, Darren Saravis, William Tan
  • Publication number: 20030112590
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a portable computer, such as a laptop or notebook computer, a subnotebook computer, a personal digital assistant, a wireless phone or the like, that can be set up in a closed configuration, a laptop configuration or a tablet configuration. The portable computer may include a base unit having a primary input device, such as a keyboard or pointing device, and a display unit having a display device. The base unit and the display unit may be coupled so that the display unit can be moved relative to the base unit to place the portable computer in a desired configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Kenji Shimano, Darren Saravis, John Duval, Mike Wick, Cary Chow
  • Publication number: 20030003969
    Abstract: A headset adapted for use with a cellular telephone comprises an earphone shaped to fit in the ear of a user, an earphone arm extending from the earphone to an earphone arm pivot end, a support protrusion extending from the earphone arm pivot end to rest under the ear of the user when wearing the headset, a telescoping arm extending from a microphone to a microphone arm pivot end, the microphone arm pivot end pivotally connected to the earphone arm, the telescoping arm having an arcuate shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Christopher Maddox, Darren Saravis, John Duval, Michael Wick, Mitchell Suckle, Joie Puckett
  • Patent number: 6260488
    Abstract: A modular shelving assembly has at least three spaced poles, each having a connector, a first post unit and a second post unit. Each post unit has first and second opposing ends, with a first protrusion extending radially inwardly from the hollow interior surface of the first post unit adjacent the first end thereof, and a second protrusion extending radially inwardly from the hollow interior surface of the second post unit adjacent the second end thereof. Each connector has first and second opposing ends, a first track provided adjacent the first end of the connector and a second track provided adjacent the second end of the connector. Each of the first and second tracks has a leg portion extending from one of the first or second end of the connector, and a foot extending from the leg portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Yang, John Duval, Darren Saravis, Mike Wick
  • Patent number: 6196429
    Abstract: A dress or clothing form includes a sheet metal back to which are attached a plurality of reinforcing strips. A support rod is carried on one of the reinforcing strips and on the back. Leg supports are attached to the back to which are attached a pair of flat leg panels. Front and back molded plastic body panels are secured by fasteners to the metal back and similar molded front and back leg panels are secured to the flat leg panels. The support rod includes a large diameter portion at its top which includes a tapered surface. This surface mates with a socket on a support arm attached to a stand for supporting the form at the desired height. The stand includes telescoping members each including a rack with one member including a gas spring connected to a pinion positioned between the racks. The gas spring is arranged to essentially balance the weight of the dress form and garment so that a worker can move it up and down with little effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Cyberform Corp.
    Inventors: Richard S. Cavdek, Darren Saravis, John Duval, David Potter, Brian Heidsek
  • Patent number: D469423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Belkin Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Christopher Maddox, Darren Saravis, John Duval, Michael Wick, Mitchell Suckle, Joie Puckett
  • Patent number: D491934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenji Shimano, Darren Saravis, John Duval, Mike Wick, Cary Chow