Patents by Inventor Joseph Hei
Joseph Hei 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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Publication number: 20240115009Abstract: Systems and processes for measuring and sizing a foot are provided. In one exemplary process, at least one image of a foot and a horizontal reference object from a first point of view is captured. A portion of the foot may be disposed against a vertical reference object. The at least one image may be displayed, where one or more camera guides are overlaid on the at least one displayed image. In response to aligning the one or more camera guides with one or more of the horizontal reference object and the vertical reference object, a measurement of the foot based on the at least one captured image from the first point of view is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Joseph Hei, Vivian Chiang, Jason Warren
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Patent number: 11805861Abstract: Systems and processes for measuring and sizing a foot are provided. In one exemplary process, at least one image of a foot and a horizontal reference object from a first point of view is captured. A portion of the foot may be disposed against a vertical reference object. The at least one image may be displayed, where one or more camera guides are overlaid on the at least one displayed image. In response to aligning the one or more camera guides with one or more of the horizontal reference object and the vertical reference object, a measurement of the foot based on the at least one captured image from the first point of view is determined.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Vivian Chiang, Jason Warren
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Publication number: 20220202138Abstract: Systems and processes for measuring and sizing a foot are provided. In one exemplary process, at least one image of a foot and a horizontal reference object from a first point of view is captured. A portion of the foot may be disposed against a vertical reference object. The at least one image may be displayed, where one or more camera guides are overlaid on the at least one displayed image. In response to aligning the one or more camera guides with one or more of the horizontal reference object and the vertical reference object, a measurement of the foot based on the at least one captured image from the first point of view is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Joseph Hei, Vivian Chiang, Jason Warren
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Patent number: 11324285Abstract: Systems and processes for measuring and sizing a foot are provided. In one exemplary process, at least one image of a foot and a horizontal reference object from a first point of view is captured. A portion of the foot may be disposed against a vertical reference object. The at least one image may be displayed, where one or more camera guides are overlaid on the at least one displayed image. In response to aligning the one or more camera guides with one or more of the horizontal reference object and the vertical reference object, a measurement of the foot based on the at least one captured image from the first point of view is determined.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Vivian Chiang, Jason Warren
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Publication number: 20200178651Abstract: Systems and processes for measuring and sizing a foot are provided. In one exemplary process, at least one image of a foot and a horizontal reference object from a first point of view is captured. A portion of the foot may be disposed against a vertical reference object. The at least one image may be displayed, where one or more camera guides are overlaid on the at least one displayed image. In response to aligning the one or more camera guides with one or more of the horizontal reference object and the vertical reference object, a measurement of the foot based on the at least one captured image from the first point of view is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: BLACK BRASS, INC.Inventors: Joseph HEI, Vivian CHIANG, Jason WARREN
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Patent number: 10420397Abstract: Systems and processes for measuring and sizing a foot are provided. In one exemplary process, at least one image of a foot and a horizontal reference object from a first point of view is captured. A portion of the foot may be disposed against a vertical reference object. The at least one image may be displayed, where one or more camera guides are overlaid on the at least one displayed image. In response to aligning the one or more camera guides with one or more of the horizontal reference object and the vertical reference object, a measurement of the foot based on the at least one captured image from the first point of view is determined.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: BLACK BRASS, INC.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Vivian Chiang, Jason Warren
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Publication number: 20180160777Abstract: Systems and processes for measuring and sizing a foot are provided. In one exemplary process, at least one image of a foot and a horizontal reference object from a first point of view is captured. A portion of the foot may be disposed against a vertical reference object. The at least one image may be displayed, where one or more camera guides are overlaid on the at least one displayed image. In response to aligning the one or more camera guides with one or more of the horizontal reference object and the vertical reference object, a measurement of the foot based on the at least one captured image from the first point of view is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: BLACK BRASS, INC.Inventors: Joseph HEI, Vivian CHIANG, Jason WARREN
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Publication number: 20180160776Abstract: Systems and processes for measuring and sizing a foot are provided. In one exemplary process, at least one image of a foot and a horizontal reference object from a first point of view is captured. A portion of the foot may be disposed against a vertical reference object. The at least one image may be displayed, where one or more camera guides are overlaid on the at least one displayed image. In response to aligning the one or more camera guides with one or more of the horizontal reference object and the vertical reference object, a measurement of the foot based on the at least one captured image from the first point of view is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: BLACK BRASS, INC.Inventors: Joseph HEI, Vivian CHIANG, Jason WARREN
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Publication number: 20180116343Abstract: According to one aspect, a shoe closure system and method for fastening a shoe closure system are provided. An exemplary system may comprise a shoe including at least two holes. A shoe lace may be configured to be threaded through each hole, where a first two-sided fastener has a first side integrated into the shoe lace and further has a second side integrated into a first location on the shoe. In an exemplary method, a first two-sided fastener may be fastened to a first location on a shoe having at least two holes. A second two-sided fastener may be threaded through the at least two holes. The second two-sided fastener may be fastened by coupling the first and second sides of the second two-sided fastener at a second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Joseph HEI
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Patent number: 9700152Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide hip seat devices and systems for carrying a child in a position that is ergonomically beneficial for the child and comfortable for the wearer. A hip seat device may comprise a seating platform attached to a wearer engagement surface. The wearer engagement surface is held against the body of a wearer, such as by a waist belt encircling the wearer. The seating platform has a bucket shape for promoting a child seated thereon to assume an ergonomic spread-squat position (“M” position). The bucket shape may have the additional benefit of bringing the child closer to the wearer, reducing the moment on the carrier and thus the resulting force on the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventors: Rodney V. Telford, Joseph Hei
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Patent number: 9481389Abstract: A convertible stroller for selectively converting between two different active use modes is provided. The convertible stroller may include a frame supporting at least one front wheel, rear wheels, and a seat base for supporting (or including) a seating surface. The seat base is operable to be selectively positioned in at least two different use modes, a first use mode and a second use mode, wherein the first use mode positions the seat base at a relatively higher position than in the second use mode. In some examples, the frame and/or wheels are also operable to transition to a longer wheel base in the second use mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Colter P. Leys, Alfredo Santos, Joseph Hei, Cynthia E. Bartz, Lance Dudkowski, Sarah Marie Maddox, Marcus C. Wang
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Publication number: 20160286980Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide hip seat devices and systems for carrying a child in a position that is ergonomically beneficial for the child and comfortable for the wearer. A hip seat device may comprise a seating platform attached to a wearer engagement surface. The wearer engagement surface is held against the body of a wearer, such as by a waist belt encircling the wearer. The seating platform has a bucket shape for promoting a child seated thereon to assume an ergonomic spread-squat position (“M” position). The bucket shape may have the additional benefit of bringing the child closer to the wearer, reducing the moment on the carrier and thus the resulting force on the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Rodney V. Telford, Joseph Hei
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Publication number: 20150353116Abstract: A convertible stroller for selectively converting between two different active use modes is provided. The convertible stroller may include a frame supporting at least one front wheel, rear wheels, and a seat base for supporting (or including) a seating surface. The seat base is operable to be selectively positioned in at least two different use modes, a first use mode and a second use mode, wherein the first use mode positions the seat base at a relatively higher position than in the second use mode. In some examples, the frame and/or wheels are also operable to transition to a longer wheel base in the second use mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Colter P. LEYS, Alfredo SANTOS, Joseph HEI, Cynthia E. BARTZ, Lance DUDKOWSKI, Sarah Marie MADDOX, Marcus C. WANG
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Publication number: 20130249202Abstract: A multimedia device pouch is provided for attaching to a stroller or other ambulatory vehicle and holding a multimedia device in multiple viewing orientations. The pouch includes fasteners for attaching the pouch to a stroller and a pocket to secure a multimedia device. The pocket includes a window configured such that a user may interact with and view the device through the window while keeping the device secured. The pouch may also include additional fabric and/or fasteners configured to angle the pocket for viewing the multimedia device at various viewing angles. A stroller is also provided with a multimedia device pouch attached to the stroller handle, the stroller handle configured to pivot between multiple operating positions, with the viewing angle of the multimedia device in the pouch changing with the multiple operating positions to provide various viewing alternatives to both stroller passengers and those pushing the stroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Bryan T. White, Joseph Hei, Mariel Lanas, Colter P. Leys
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Patent number: 8534751Abstract: An all weather sunshade system for infant carriers includes a main sunshade that is pivotally attached to the infant carrier and an integrally provided sunshade extension. The main sunshade is selectively deployable and includes curved semi-rigid members which support a fabric material and includes a front edge. A rear edge of the sunshade extension is secured along the front edge of the main sunshade structure and is sized and shaped so that it may be selectively drawn forward, when the main sunshade is fully deployed, and secured around a front portion of the infant carrier. In doing so, the sunshade extension remains taut following the contours defined by the shape of the front edge of the main sunshade and the perimeter shape of the front edge of the infant carrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Noi Ning Wong, Bryan T. White
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Patent number: 8511749Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan T. White
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Publication number: 20120267925Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White
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Patent number: 8256841Abstract: A child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a seat portion and a base. The base secures the child restraint system to a vehicle seat with a vehicle restraint such as a seat belt or a LATCH system. The base both engages the vehicle restraint and includes a force-multiplying mechanism for tensioning the vehicle restraint. Tensioning the vehicle restraint secures the base by forcing the base against the vehicle seat. An embodiment of the base includes a platform configured to rest on the vehicle seat, an upright member joined to the platform, and a tensioning device, including a force-multiplying mechanism, for tensioning the vehicle restraint.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan T. White
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Patent number: 8235465Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan T. White
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Patent number: D683974Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Colter P. Leys, Joseph Hei, Bryan T. White, Christopher Loew, Yusuke Miyashita