Patents by Inventor Kenneth B. Hertz

Kenneth B. Hertz 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: 12268268
    Abstract: A bicycle helmet that fits over a surface of a head of a user generally includes a segment of flexible cell structures that form a radial honeycomb matrix movable between a folded condition where each side of the segment is disposed generally parallel and an expanded condition where the radial honeycomb matrix of the segment is configured to be expanded at least partially over the head of the user and arranged radially relative to the surface of the head of the user. The bicycle helmet includes a first and second side frame disposed respectively at the first and second ends of the honeycomb matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Membrain Safety Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Emerick Varga, Jack Queen, Kenneth B. Hertz, Jeffrey Jones, Isis Alexandra Shiffer, Walter Hansen
  • Patent number: 11864617
    Abstract: A bicycle helmet that fits over a surface of a head of a user generally includes a segment of flexible cell structures that form a radial honeycomb matrix movable between a folded condition where each side of the segment is disposed generally parallel and an expanded condition where the radial honeycomb matrix of the segment is configured to be expanded at least partially over the head of the user and arranged radially relative to the surface of the head of the user. The bicycle helmet includes a first and second side frame disposed respectively at the first and second ends of the honeycomb matrix. A sliding latch permits selective translation of the first and second side frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Membrain Safety Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Emerick Varga, Kenneth B. Hertz, Isis Alexandra Shiffer
  • Publication number: 20230248105
    Abstract: A bicycle helmet that fits over a surface of a head of a user generally includes a segment of flexible cell structures that form a radial honeycomb matrix movable between a folded condition where each side of the segment is disposed generally parallel and an expanded condition where the radial honeycomb matrix of the segment is configured to be expanded at least partially over the head of the user and arranged radially relative to the surface of the head of the user. The bicycle helmet includes a first and second side frame disposed respectively at the first and second ends of the honeycomb matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Membrain Safety Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Emerick Varga, Jack Queen, Kenneth B. Hertz, Jeffrey Jones, Isis Alexandra Shiffer, Walter Hansen
  • Publication number: 20220104574
    Abstract: A bicycle helmet that fits over a surface of a head of a user generally includes a segment of flexible cell structures that form a radial honeycomb matrix movable between a folded condition where each side of the segment is disposed generally parallel and an expanded condition where the radial honeycomb matrix of the segment is configured to be expanded at least partially over the head of the user and arranged radially relative to the surface of the head of the user. The bicycle helmet includes a first and second side frame disposed respectively at the first and second ends of the honeycomb matrix. A sliding latch permits selective translation of the first and second side frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: Membrain Safety Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Emerick Varga, Kenneth B. Hertz, Isis Alexandra Shiffer
  • Patent number: 8157097
    Abstract: Described herein is a serving tray having an audio player associated therewith. In a preferred embodiment, the serving tray includes an item supporting portion having a periphery, and a wall extending upwardly from at least a portion of the periphery of the item supporting portion. In other preferred embodiments, the audio player of the serving tray includes a receiver and/or memory for storing digital content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Membrain, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Hertz, David W. Schultze, Jemmy Chi-Keung Fung
  • Patent number: 8157098
    Abstract: Described herein is a serving tray that includes a removable cartridge that houses an audio player. In a preferred embodiment, the serving tray includes an item supporting portion having a periphery, and a wall extending upwardly from at least a portion of the periphery of the item supporting portion. In other preferred embodiments, the audio player of the removable cartridge includes a receiver and/or memory for storing digital content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Membrain, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Hertz, David W. Schultze, Jemmy Fung
  • Publication number: 20080084795
    Abstract: Described herein is a serving tray having an audio player associated therewith. In a preferred embodiment, the serving tray includes an item supporting portion having a periphery, and a wall extending upwardly from at least a portion of the periphery of the item supporting portion. In other preferred embodiments, the audio player of the serving tray includes a receiver and/or memory for storing digital content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Hertz, David W. Schultze, Jemmy Chi-Keung Fung
  • Publication number: 20080086227
    Abstract: Described herein is a serving tray that includes a removable cartridge that houses an audio player. In a preferred embodiment, the serving tray includes an item supporting portion having a periphery, and a wall extending upwardly from at least a portion of the periphery of the item supporting portion. In other preferred embodiments, the audio player of the removable cartridge includes a receiver and/or memory for storing digital content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: MEMBRAIN, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Hertz, David W. Schultze, Jemmy Fung
  • Patent number: D962548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Membrain Safety Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Emerick Varga, Kenneth B. Hertz, Isis Alexandra Shiffer