Patents by Inventor Jonathan Vandenfontyne

Jonathan Vandenfontyne 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: 20240261836
    Abstract: A repair tool 10 comprising: first and second support elements 11, 12, the first and second support elements 11, 12 each comprising a first end 13 which is engagable with a portion of material to be repaired and a second end 14 distal the first end. A spanning member 15 is engagable with the support elements 11, 12 at or about the second end 14 thereof, the spanning member being sized and dimensioned to span between said support elements 11, 12, in a spanning position above a portion of material to be repaired. The support elements 11, 12 are movable relative to the spanning member 15 in the longitudinal direction thereof to adjust the distance between the first and second support elements 11, 12. Thus, in use, when the first and second support elements 11, 12 are attached to a portion of material to be repaired, tension may be applied or released from said material by movement of one or both of the support elements 11, 12. The repair tool 10 further comprises one or both of the following features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Barry McAtarsney, Jonathan Vandenfontyne
  • Publication number: 20240207916
    Abstract: A paintless dent removal tool for knocking down and removing a dent from a vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool includes a threaded bolt having a top end and a bottom end. The paintless dent removal tool further includes an arm member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm member having an adjustable housing having a threaded borehole therethrough for detachably securing the threaded bolt in a position transverse to the position of the arm member. The paintless dent removal tool further includes a foot member connected to the second end of the arm member. The foot member having a substantially flat lower surface configured to be placed on the outer surface of the vehicle for controlling vibration and improving accuracy when the top end of the bolt is struck by a striking tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Chris White, Jonathan Vandenfontyne, Reggie Ayers, William J Bickel
  • Patent number: 11865602
    Abstract: A paintless dent removal system, tool and method is disclosed. The handle assembly includes an ergonomic grip having a top, a bottom and an exterior profile. The handle assembly includes a detachable tool connector for detachably connecting a paintless dent removal tool to the handle assembly. The detachable tool connector detachably connected to the exterior profile of the ergonomic grip. The handle assembly further includes an adjustable paddle detachably connected to the bottom of the ergonomic grip. The adjustable paddle having a blade, a shaft and a tip. The blade configured to support a user's forearm during use and the tip detachably connected to the bottom of the ergonomic grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Chris White, Jonathan Vandenfontyne, Reggie Ayers, William J Bickel, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11370010
    Abstract: A paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool includes a stabilizer assembly having a first leg, a second leg and a body therebetween. The body having an opening therethrough, the stabilizer assembly for stabilizing the paintless dent removal tool on a surface of a vehicle. The paintless dent removal tool including a pull bar having a first end and a second end. The first end of the pull bar positioned partially through the opening of the body of the stabilizer assembly and adjustably connected thereto. The paintless dent removal tool including a handle assembly having a first end, a middle portion and a second end. The middle portion of the handle assembly is adjustably connected to the second end of the pull bar. The paintless dent removal tool including a tip member detachably connected to the second end of the handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Chris White, Jonathan Vandenfontyne, Reggie Ayers, William J Bickel, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11344938
    Abstract: A paintless dent removal tool, method and system for automatically removing a dent from a vehicle. The paintless dent removal tool includes a stabilizer assembly, a sleeve, a threaded chamber and a threaded rod positioned within the threaded chamber of the sleeve. Wherein, upon a rotational force being applied to the top end of the threaded rod, the threaded rod is configured to rotate within the threaded chamber raising the sleeve upwards towards the top of the stabilizer assembly, such that when a glue tab is connected to the tab connector the paintless dent removal tool automatically pulls the glue tab upward to substantially pull out the dent in the surface of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventors: Chris White, Jonathan Vandenfontyne, Reggie Ayers, William J Bickel, Jr., Chris Lawson
  • Publication number: 20220105552
    Abstract: A paintless dent removal tool for knocking down and removing a dent from a vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool includes a threaded bolt having a top end and a bottom end. The paintless dent removal tool further including an arm member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm member having a threaded borehole therethrough for detachably securing the threaded bolt in a position transverse to the position of the arm member. The paintless dent removal tool further including a foot member connected to the second end of the arm member. The foot member having a substantially flat lower surface configured to be placed on the outer surface of the vehicle for controlling vibration and improving accuracy when the top end of the bolt is struck by a striking tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Chris White, Jonathan Vandenfontyne, Reggie Ayers, William J. Bickel, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210220889
    Abstract: A paintless dent removal tool, method and system for automatically removing a dent from a vehicle. The paintless dent removal tool includes a stabilizer assembly, a sleeve, a threaded chamber and a threaded rod positioned within the threaded chamber of the sleeve. Wherein, upon a rotational force being applied to the top end of the threaded rod, the threaded rod is configured to rotate within the threaded chamber raising the sleeve upwards towards the top of the stabilizer assembly, such that when a glue tab is connected to the tab connector the paintless dent removal tool automatically pulls the glue tab upward to substantially pull out the dent in the surface of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Chris White, Jonathan Vandenfontyne, Reggie Ayers, William J. Bickel, JR., Chris Lawson
  • Publication number: 20210220890
    Abstract: A paintless dent removal system, tool and method is disclosed. The handle assembly includes an ergonomic grip having a top, a bottom and an exterior profile. The handle assembly includes a detachable tool connector for detachably connecting a paintless dent removal tool to the handle assembly. The detachable tool connector detachably connected to the exterior profile of the ergonomic grip. The handle assembly further includes an adjustable paddle detachably connected to the bottom of the ergonomic grip. The adjustable paddle having a blade, a shaft and a tip. The blade configured to support a user's forearm during use and the tip detachably connected to the bottom of the ergonomic grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Chris White, Jonathan Vandenfontyne, Reggie Ayers, William J Bickel, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200384519
    Abstract: A paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool includes a stabilizer assembly having a first leg, a second leg and a body therebetween. The body having an opening therethrough, the stabilizer assembly for stabilizing the paintless dent removal tool on a surface of a vehicle. The paintless dent removal tool including a pull bar having a first end and a second end. The first end of the pull bar positioned partially through the opening of the body of the stabilizer assembly and adjustably connected thereto. The paintless dent removal tool including a handle assembly having a first end, a middle portion and a second end. The middle portion of the handle assembly is adjustably connected to the second end of the pull bar. The paintless dent removal tool including a tip member detachably connected to the second end of the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Chris White, Jonathan Vandenfontyne, Reggie Ayers, William J Bickel, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200246852
    Abstract: A paintless dent removal tool for knocking down and removing a dent from a vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool includes a threaded bolt having a top end and a bottom end. The paintless dent removal tool further including an arm member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm member having a threaded borehole therethrough for detachably securing the threaded bolt in a position transverse to the position of the arm member. The paintless dent removal tool further including a foot member connected to the second end of the arm member. The foot member having a substantially flat lower surface configured to be placed on the outer surface of the vehicle for controlling vibration and improving accuracy when the top end of the bolt is struck by a striking tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Chris White, Jonathan Vandenfontyne, Reggie Ayers, William J. Bickel, JR.