Patents by Inventor John K. Lampe
John K. Lampe 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: 7992506Abstract: A kiteboarding harness and method of kiteboarding with the harness. The harness has a hook extending radially outward from the harness and slidably attached to the harness for lateral repositioning of the hook on the harness about the anteroposterior axis of a human wearing the harness.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventors: Jerome R. Patton, John K. Lampe
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Patent number: 7603802Abstract: In one embodiment, a display comprising: a sleeve having a first guide; a movable member that moves in relation to the sleeve, the movable member having a second guide; and a slider slidably secured to the first guide and slidably secured to the second guide; whereby movement of the member causes the first guide and the second guide to cooperate in directing movement of the slider. In another embodiment, a display comprising: a sheet having a front side and a back side; a rotatable member positioned on the front side' of the sheet; a wheel positioned on the back side of the sheet; a shaft extending through the sheet, the shaft joining the rotatable member to the wheel; and a member slidable in relation to the sheet and to the wheel, the member having a surface for contacting the wheel and causing the wheel and the rotatable member to rotate when the member slides.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Inventors: Douglas R. Oudekerk, John K. Lampe
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Publication number: 20090099496Abstract: A pressure bandage (100) for applying pressure to a target site comprising (i) a backing layer (102) with a coating of a pressure-sensitive adhesive on a first major surface of the backing layer, and (ii) a snap-bucklable member (104) coupled to the backing layer an capable of snap-buckling from a concave to a convex configuration after the bandage has been adhesively applied over the target site so as to apply continuous pressure to the target site so long as the bandage is worn. The pressure bandage may be positioned over a bleeding target site to apply pressure to the target site and reduce bleeding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: MEDTREO, LLCInventors: Roger W. Heegaard, John K. Lampe, William G. Heegaard, Eric G. Heegaard
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Publication number: 20080006654Abstract: The invention can be a device for dispensing flowable materials such as caulk. A first embodiment comprises a cartridge and a dispenser with a drive mechanism for advancing a pusher forward, the drive mechanism having at least one fulcrum positioned forward of the pusher during operation of the dispenser. A second embodiment comprises a cartridge and a dispenser having a cutter that cuts a slit in a wall of the cartridge for purposes of dispensing a flowable material. A third embodiment comprises a dispenser having a drive mechanism with a winch for driving the dispensing of a flowable material from a cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: John K. Lampe, Douglas R. Oudekerk
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Publication number: 20070183836Abstract: In a first embodiment, an applicator comprising: a receptacle having walls that form an interior and an exterior, having a projection extending from at least one wall into the interior and toward an opening in the receptacle; a fluid contained in the receptacle; a barrier having a first side and a second side with the first side affixed to the receptacle to seal the opening; and a pad permanently affixed to the second side of the barrier. In a second, embodiment, a method for releasing fluid from an applicator comprising the steps of: applying force to an exterior surface of a receptacle; forcing a projection extending from the wall of the receptacle into a barrier, which barrier seals an opening in the receptacle; causing a rupture in the barrier with the projection; releasing a fluid through the rupture into a pad permanently affixed to the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: John K. Lampe, Douglas R. Oudekerk
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Publication number: 20040250340Abstract: Protective headguard comprising overlapped inner and outer layers attached so as to permit frictional sliding of at least one area of the outer layer over the inner layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Dennis Piper, William Cleveland, John K. Lampe
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Patent number: 6625820Abstract: Protective headguards comprising a front panel, a rear panel, and a means for releasably connecting the lateral ends of the front and rear panels. At least one and preferably both of the front and rear panels comprise layers of at least a shell, a shock absorbing liner and a comfort liner.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Affinity Soccer, IncInventor: John K. Lampe
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Patent number: 6397399Abstract: A protective headguard including (i) a protective central pad for covering at least a portion of an athlete's forehead, (ii) a rear pad for covering at least a portion of an athlete's occipital bone, (iii) a sleeve interconnecting the central pad and the rear pad and covering at least a portion of the interior and exterior surfaces of the central and rear pads, and optionally (iv) an adjustment strap system interconnecting the rear pad and the central pad, (v) a packet of cooling material retained by the sleeve, and/or (vi) nubbins projecting from the interior surface of the central and/or rear pad.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Soccerdocs Inc.Inventors: John K. Lampe, Robert C. Long, George C. Halvorson
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Patent number: 6381760Abstract: Headguards for athletes, particularly soccer players, having a foam outer shell and attachment points for an interior padding or suspension system. The interior padding and/or the outer shell may independently be formed as a single unitary piece or a system of separately moveable parts.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Soccerdocs. Inc.Inventors: John K. Lampe, Robert C. Long, George C. Halvorson
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Patent number: 6349416Abstract: Protective headguard to be worn by an athlete having (i) a protective central pad, (ii) a rear pad, (iii) an adjustable strap system interconnecting the rear pad and the central pad, and (iv) one or more of (a) a lack of any protective padding which would cover the side of the athlete's head when the headguard is worn, (b) a channel defined by the central pad extending substantially horizontally above the athlete's brow ridges and below the athlete's frontal bone when the headguard is worn, (c) a slot in the rear pad extending substantially vertically from the athlete's occipital bone and accommodating passage of a ponytail when the headguard is worn, (d) a single unitary liner, (e) bands encircling the central pad and releasably securing a liner to the central pad, (f) a removable sleeve, (g) a spine pad extending from the front panel to the rear pad (h) perceptible lines of demarcation on the exterior surface of the central pad.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2000Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Soccordocs, Inc.Inventors: John K. Lampe, Robert C. Long, George C. Halvorson
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Patent number: 6266827Abstract: Impact protection headguards for athletics and in particular soccer players are provided. In one embodiment, a protective headguard is provided that includes a central pad for covering a portion of a forehead of a wearer. The central pad has a first side and a second side, and a first and second padded rib extending from each side of the central pad. The distal ends of the first and second padded ribs on each side are connected to form side portions that extend rearward from the central pad for covering sides of the head of the wearer. The headguard also includes a rear pad for covering an occipital bone of the wearer and an adjustment strap system which secures the side portions of the central pad to the rear pad.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2000Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: Soccer Docs, Inc.Inventors: John K. Lampe, Robert C. Long, Kevin T. Fenton, George C. Halvorson, Seth G. Halvorson
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Patent number: 6213527Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to an improved implement for removing objects embedded in the ground and more particularly to a manually operated implement for removal of entire plants, root and all, such as unwanted saplings, vines, and large weeds with sturdy stems. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an implement is provided which includes a handle, attached to a head with a gripping device. The head includes a flared rear portion and a claw with two flanges on the front portion. The bottom face of the head is generally smooth. The top face of the head includes a collar for attachment to the handle. The gripping device rests atop the collar of the head and includes an extension which projects over the surface of the top face forming an aperture.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1998Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Inventor: John K. Lampe
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Patent number: 5930841Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to an improved headguard for athletes and in particular soccer players. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a headguard is provided which includes a headcover and an adjustable head strap disposed on a perimeter of the head for drawing sections of the headcover together. The headcover includes padding having at least a front portion and a top portion and also includes a flexing section. The flexing section of the headcover is positioned such that, when the head strap is adjusted, at least a portion of the headcover flexes at the flexing section to generally conform to at least a portion of the head of a wearer.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Soccer Strategies/LLCInventors: John K. Lampe, Robert C. Long, Kevin T. Fenton, George C. Halvorson