Patents by Inventor John H. Frost

John H. Frost 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).

  • Patent number: 8240257
    Abstract: The invention relates to an article of furniture, such as a sitting/standing table, wherein an adjustable element, such as a table top, may be adjusted by a drive unit (8) based on an electric motor. An electrical control unit (6) has a plurality of externally accessible gates and is arranged so as to meet a number of requirements for services and/or optional special functions which may be modified, activated or deactivated with a plurality of external modules (5) configured with a plug (11) when said plug is inserted into a gate (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Linak A/S
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 7963864
    Abstract: A hand accessory designed to harness power from strong areas of the hand and channel stress away from weaker areas by means of anchors pressing into tough fleshy areas with connecting structure capable of leveraging a handle away from sensitive bony areas, relocating fleshy areas into supporting and insulating positions, preventing bone bruises and widening the effective grip of the hand for greater control while augmenting the hand's range of motion especially in swinging a baseball bat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Publication number: 20100151974
    Abstract: A hand accessory designed to harness power from strong areas of the hand and channel stress away from weaker areas by means of anchors pressing into tough fleshy areas with connecting structure capable of leveraging a handle away from sensitive bony areas, relocating fleshy areas into supporting and insulating positions, preventing bone bruises and widening the effective grip of the hand for greater control while augmenting the hand's range of motion especially in swinging a baseball bat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 7431671
    Abstract: A hand accessory contoured to anchor into tough areas of a hand and bridge over sensitive areas in securing a grip on an implement handle, maximizing the transmission of force to the implement handle, minimizing stress received in the sensitive areas of the hand (primarily the upper areas) and increasing power transmission through tougher and stronger areas of the hand (primarily the lower areas).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 7179180
    Abstract: A hand accessory contoured to anchor into tough areas of a hand and bridge over sensitive areas in securing a grip on an implement handle, maximizing the transmission of force to the implement handle, minimizing stress received in the upper areas and sensitive areas of the hand and increasing power transmission through the lower areas and tougher areas of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 5632379
    Abstract: A food serving container which includes a tray which is formed by a front section and a rear section. Both the front section and the rear section have a side wall which connect together to form an enclosing side wall when the tray is in a stored position permitting a sandwich to be located and stored within the chamber of the tray. The front section is capable of pivoting relative to the rear section to an inclined position which facilitates consuming of the sandwich with the front section functioning to catch and collect any sandwich drippings that may occur doing the consuming procedure. With the front section in the usage position, the upstanding side wall of the front section is limited to the extent of movement relative to the rear section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 5621985
    Abstract: A jumping assist system to be mounted in conjunction with each lower leg and foot of a human which will cause the imparting of additional energy during the jumping movement which will result in the individual being able to jump higher, especially in a succession of jumps, as well as having greater endurance in jumping. When the lower leg moves forwardly into the jump-ready position, a pulling force is applied from the lower leg to a tension brace which extends substantially parallel to the back of the leg to under the heel of the foot causing a forward rotational force at the ankle joint. This force will assist the individual in the jumping action. There is also a separate strap connection over the dorsum of the foot which extends along the bottom of the foot and under the heel, anchoring in the achilles area. This dorsum strap further assists in achieving an increased level of upward support and some rotational force that assists the individual in the jumping motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 5588651
    Abstract: A hand accessory contoured to fit primarily within the trailing hand of a pair of hands that are usable to swing a handle of an implement such as a baseball bat. The hand accessory extends between the web portion of the hand and the little finger of the hand. The hand accessory is contoured to be comfortable within the hand and to maximize speed and control of the swing to impart increased power with increased control of flight to a baseball which is struck with a baseball bat that is swung utilizing the hand accessory of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 5475935
    Abstract: A jumping assist system to be mounted in conjunction with each lower leg and foot of a human which will cause the imparting of additional energy during the jumping movement which will result in the individual being able to jump higher, especially in a succession of jumps, as well as having greater endurance in jumping. When the lower leg moves forwardly into the jump-ready position, a pulling force is applied from the lower leg to a tension brace which extends substantially parallel to the back of the leg to under the heel of the foot causing a forward rotational force at the ankle joint. This force will assist the individual in the jumping action. There is also a separate strap connection over the dorsum of the foot which extends along the bottom of the foot and under the heel, anchoring in the achilles area. This dorsum strap further assists in achieving an increased level of upward support and some rotational force that assists the individual in the jumping motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 5322286
    Abstract: A hand accessory contoured to fit primarily within the trailing hand of a pair of hands that are usable to swing a handle of an implement such as a baseball bat. Hand accessories extend between the web portion of the hand and the little finger of the hand. The hand accessory is contoured to be comfortable within the hand and to maximize speed and control of the swing to impart increased power with increased control of flight to a baseball which is struck with the baseball bat that is swung utilizing the hand accessory of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 5181649
    Abstract: A food serving container which includes a tray upon which the food product is to be located. This tray is composed of a front section and a back section which are connected together at a bend line. During consumption, the food product is to be held by one hand at, and while the food rests on, the back section, while roughly half the food product extends over the bend line to the front. When the tray is exposed, the front section lowers at the bend line to a deflected position allowing room for the lower jaw and easy consumption, while at the same time functioning to catch and hold any food drippings that may occur. The tray is enclosed by a cover in the form of a rigid walled lid or flexible bag prior to consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 5180165
    Abstract: A hand accessory contoured to fit into the web portion of the hand between the base of the thumb and the base of the forefinger, and to extend down into the palm to enable the handle of a piece of sport equipment or of a tool to be gripped snugly by the hand and to be swung to impact with a ball or other object without substantial movement of the web portion of the hand before or at impact relative to the remainder of the hand. This enables full force to be transmitted from the hand to the handle. The hand accessory may include a portion which presses against the exterior surface of the web portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Inventor: John H. Frost
  • Patent number: 5069454
    Abstract: A hand accessory contoured to fit into the webbed portion of the hand between the base of the thumb and the base of the forefinger, to overlie that area and to extend down into the palm to enable the handle of a piece of sport equipment or of a tool to be gripped snugly by the hand and to be swung to impact with a ball or other object without substantial movement of the web area of the hand before or at impact relative to the remainder of the hand. This enables full force to be transmitted from the hand to the handle. The hand accessory may be located in a glove mounted directly onto a handle or connected to the hand by releasable straps or other similar attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Inventor: John H. Frost