Patents by Inventor Kevin E. Willey
Kevin E. Willey 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: 11859606Abstract: A magnetically driven pressure generator including a housing, flexible member, first magnetic force generator, and second magnetic force generator. The magnetically driven pressure generator oscillates the flexible member to increase or decrease the volume of a chamber, inversely increasing or decreasing the pressure of the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Nocira, LLCInventors: David George, Kevin E. Willey, John Claude
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Publication number: 20210330928Abstract: Caloric stimulation and pressure stimulation can be applied to the ear for treatment of neurological disorders, such as migraine, pain, and headache. Heat can be applied first to increase the sensitivity of the mechanoreceptors in the ear. The pressure can be applied after heating to produce a stronger neurological response than would occur without the heating. In some cases, cooling can be used. Valves can be used to direct fluid flow to a right ear, a left ear, or both. Valves can be used to transition the system between an irrigation or caloric mode and a pressure mode. Green eyewear can be used for therapeutic relief.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: David Mager George, John Patrick Claude, Kevin E. Willey, Andy Edward Denison, Darrin James Kent
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Publication number: 20210222687Abstract: A magnetically driven pressure generator including a housing, flexible member, first magnetic force generator, and second magnetic force generator. The magnetically driven pressure generator oscillates the flexible member to increase or decrease the volume of a chamber, inversely increasing or decreasing the pressure of the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: David George, Kevin E. Willey, John Claude
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Patent number: 10760566Abstract: A magnetically driven pressure generator including a housing, flexible member, first magnetic force generator, and second magnetic force generator. The magnetically driven pressure generator oscillates the flexible member to increase or decrease the volume of a chamber, inversely increasing or decreasing the pressure of the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Nocira, LLCInventors: David George, Kevin E. Willey, John Claude
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Patent number: 10457446Abstract: A containment system, and methods of making and using such a containment system, whereby the containment system includes a container having a container sidewall disposed between opposing container first and second ends; a cavity disposed in the container sidewall; a cover concentrically disposed about the container sidewall; and an aperture element disposed in the cover, the aperture element defining an aperture element opening communicating between cover inner and outer surfaces. The cover is rotatable about the container sidewall between first and second positions. In the first position, the aperture element opening aligns with the cavity, thereby allowing access to the cavity. In the second position, a portion of the cover overlays the cavity to enclose the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: 2think, LLCInventor: Kevin E. Willey
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Publication number: 20180282023Abstract: A containment system, and methods of making and using such a containment system, whereby the containment system includes a container having a container sidewall disposed between opposing container first and second ends; a cavity disposed in the container sidewall; a cover concentrically disposed about the container sidewall; and an aperture element disposed in the cover, the aperture element defining an aperture element opening communicating between cover inner and outer surfaces. The cover is rotatable about the container sidewall between first and second positions. In the first position, the aperture element opening aligns with the cavity, thereby allowing access to the cavity. In the second position, a portion of the cover overlays the cavity to enclose the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: 2think, LLCInventor: Kevin E. Willey
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Publication number: 20180023558Abstract: A magnetically driven pressure generator including a housing, flexible member, first magnetic force generator, and second magnetic force generator. The magnetically driven pressure generator oscillates the flexible member to increase or decrease the volume of a chamber, inversely increasing or decreasing the pressure of the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Nocira, LLCInventors: David George, Kevin E. Willey, John Claude
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Patent number: 9475104Abstract: A display surface cleaning system which includes a display surface cleaning assembly which can be utilized discrete from or coupled proximate a user interactive display surface of a device and methods of using such display surface cleaning assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: K2Invent LLCInventors: Keith G. Croteau, Kevin E. Willey
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Patent number: 9289650Abstract: Generally, a spike including a rotary position selector which allows selectable incremental fixed angular positioning of the spike, the spike adaptable to couple to a tool. Specifically, an ice axe having a rotatable spike which allows selectable fixed angular positioning of the spike in relation to the shaft of the ice axe.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: 2think, LLCInventor: Kevin E. Willey
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Publication number: 20160023253Abstract: A display surface cleaning system which includes a display surface cleaning assembly which can be utilized discrete from or coupled proximate a user interactive display surface of a device and methods of using such display surface cleaning assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: K2Invent LLCInventors: Keith G. Croteau, Kevin E. Willey
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Publication number: 20150328499Abstract: Generally, a spike including a rotary position selector which allows selectable incremental fixed angular positioning of the spike, the spike adaptable to couple to a tool. Specifically, an ice axe having a rotatable spike which allows selectable fixed angular positioning of the spike in relation to the shaft of the ice axe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: 2think, LLCInventor: Kevin E. Willey
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Patent number: 9180495Abstract: A display surface cleaning system which includes a display surface cleaning assembly which can be utilized discrete from or coupled proximate a user interactive display surface of a device and methods of using such display surface cleaning assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: K2Invent LLCInventors: Keith G. Croteau, Kevin E. Willey
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Publication number: 20140075703Abstract: A display surface cleaning system which includes a display surface cleaning assembly which can be utilized discrete from or coupled proximate a user interactive display surface of a device and methods of using such display surface cleaning assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: K2Invent LLCInventors: Keith G. Croteau, Kevin E. Willey
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Patent number: 7966949Abstract: An assembly for supporting at least one item while in transit within a vehicle having cushioned passenger seating. The assembly used during transit within a vehicle, has: a platform (for supporting the item) that has an aperture for receiving at least one primary support-post therethrough, and a plurality of recesses; an anchor for releasably securing the assembly between cushion structures within the vehicle is used (e.g., such that it can be wedged into the spacing between back support cushion and seat cushion). The anchor comprises a base member having a free end and a bulbous end, between which a pedestal extends having a recessed shape, such as a cup, for receiving a lower end of the primary support-post. The bulbous end can be fabricated integral with the base member, or made of one or more hinged-sections interconnected with the base member. At least a portion of the outer surface of the primary support-post is preferably threaded, around which a mating internally-threaded leveling ring can twist.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventor: Kevin E. Willey
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Publication number: 20080134945Abstract: An assembly for supporting at least one item while in transit within a vehicle having cushioned passenger seating. The assembly used during transit within a vehicle, has: a platform (for supporting the item) that has an aperture for receiving at least one primary support-post therethrough, and a plurality of recesses; an anchor for releasably securing the assembly between cushion structures within the vehicle is used (e.g., such that it can be wedged into the spacing between back support cushion and seat cushion). The anchor comprises a base member having a free end and a bulbous end, between which a pedestal extends having a recessed shape, such as a cup, for receiving a lower end of the primary support-post. The bulbous end can be fabricated integral with the base member, or made of one or more hinged-sections interconnected with the base member. At least a portion of the outer surface of the primary support-post is preferably threaded, around which a mating internally-threaded leveling ring can twist.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Kevin E. Willey
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Patent number: 7137608Abstract: A unique collapsible apparatus for supporting an article; the apparatus has at least a first, second, and third leg assembly, an upper end of each leg assembly pivotally secured to extend from an upper support member in a generally symmetrical fashion. A lower end of each leg assembly pivotally secured to extend from a lower support member (which may be in the shape of a collar). Each leg assembly has a unique hinge-fitting interconnecting a first and second elongated subassembly; a hinge-fitting may comprise a first and second extension pivotally enjoined. Each hinge-fitting permits a pivot range of rotation; preferably, this pivot range may be up to 90-degrees, up to 170-degrees, or just under 180-degrees. The elongated subassemblies may each be comprised of a plurality of telescoping tubular sections adapted for interlock. The telescoping tubular sections of an elongated subassembly may be sized for interchangeability with telescoping tubular sections of another elongated subassembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Inventor: Kevin E. Willey
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Patent number: 6223411Abstract: A retainer for removably holding an elongated item to a larger member including the following features: a closed-loop band having elasticity for arrangement around a periphery of the larger member; and a loop for retaining the elongated item, wherein first and second ends of this loop protrude from a wall of the band. Also, a retainer including the band and a looped portion (integrated with the band) that has a taper angled to guide an end of the elongated item into the loop to be retained thereby. The band may have an outwardly-facing grip surface against which the elongated item can lean. The loop/looped portion, whether it has a taper, can have gripping teeth or suitable textured surface. A system comprising a retainer with its band arranged around the periphery of a larger member.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Inventor: Kevin E. Willey
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Patent number: 5992678Abstract: A retainer for removably holding an elongated item to a larger member including the following features: a closed-loop band having elasticity for arrangement around a periphery of the larger member; and a loop for retaining the elongated item, wherein first and second ends of this loop protrude from a wall of the band. Also, a retainer including the band and a looped portion (integrated with the band) that has a taper angled to guide an end of the elongated item into the loop to be retained thereby. The band may have an outwardly-facing grip surface against which the elongated item can lean. The loop/looped portion, whether it has a taper, can have gripping teeth or suitable textured surface. A system comprising a retainer with its band arranged around the periphery of a larger member.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1998Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Inventor: Kevin E. Willey