Patents by Inventor Kirk Firestone
Kirk Firestone 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: 10182671Abstract: Joints are provided for connecting first and second manikin parts. The joints can be partially opened like a clamshell by pivoting the parts on a point on the joint interface. They include first and second joint assemblies attached to the first and second manikin parts respectively. The joint assemblies comprise a stretch element such as a spring or an elastomeric cord, and are capable of detachably engaging with each other. The joints can rotate in a primary rotational direction, for example to move a detachable manikin leg close to the other manikin leg so that the manikin can quickly and easily be dressed in a pair of slacks. Rotation in a secondary direction is also provided to enable the manikins to be easily assembled by customers so that the manikin parts can be shipped separately. Components and methods of making and using the joints are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: NOA BRANDS AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Kirk Firestone, Scott L. Amman, Richard Varner, Derek Johnson
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Publication number: 20160302594Abstract: Joints are provided for connecting first and second manikin parts. The joints can be partially opened like a clamshell by pivoting the parts on a point on the joint interface. They include first and second joint assemblies attached to the first and second manikin parts respectively. The joint assemblies comprise a stretch element such as a spring or an elastomeric cord, and are capable of detachably engaging with each other. The joints can rotate in a primary rotational direction, for example to move a detachable manikin leg close to the other manikin leg so that the manikin can quickly and easily be dressed in a pair of slacks. Rotation in a secondary direction is also provided to enable the manikins to be easily assembled by customers so that the manikin parts can be shipped separately. Components and methods of making and using the joints are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: NOA Brands America, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Firestone, Scott L. Amman, Richard Varner, Derek Johnson
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Patent number: 9398820Abstract: Joints are provided for connecting first and second manikin parts. The joints can be partially opened like a clamshell by pivoting the parts on a point on the joint interface. They include first and second joint assemblies attached to the first and second manikin parts respectively. The joint assemblies comprise a stretch element such as a spring or an elastomeric cord, and are capable of detachably engaging with each other. The joints can rotate in a primary rotational direction, for example to move a detachable manikin leg closer to the other manikin leg so that the manikin can quickly and easily be dressed in a pair of slacks. Rotation in a secondary direction is also provided to enable the manikins to be easily assembled by customers so that the manikin parts can be shipped separately. Components and methods of making and using the joints are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: NOA Brands America, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Firestone, Scott L. Amman, Richard Varner, Derek Johnson
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Publication number: 20130336707Abstract: Joints are provided for connecting first and second manikin parts. The joints can be partially opened like a clamshell by pivoting the parts on a point on the joint interface. They include first and second joint assemblies attached to the first and second manikin parts respectively. The joint assemblies comprise a stretch element such as a spring or an elastomeric cord, and are capable of detachably engaging with each other. The joints can rotate in a primary rotational direction, for example to move a detachable manikin leg closer to the other manikin leg so that the manikin can quickly and easily be dressed in a pair of slacks. Rotation in a secondary direction is also provided to enable the manikins to be easily assembled by customers so that the manikin parts can be shipped separately. Components and methods of making and using the joints are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Kirk Firestone, Scott L. Amman, Richard Varner, Derek Johnson
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Patent number: 7798349Abstract: A base including an inwardly and upwardly projecting flexible surface within a continuous seating ring supports a generally cylindrical wall extending upward from the base. A plurality of annular inwardly projecting, and vertically flexible rings interrupting the cylindrical wall. At least one of rings projects inwardly more than some others of the rings to achieve an improved sidewall crush resistance A shoulder portion, includes a plurality of vertical ribs separating a plurality of vacuum responsive panels. The vertical flexibility of the bottle sidewall reduces the amount of flexing required in the shoulder panels and base to accommodate the same vacuum development, and enhances the total amount of post capping vacuum development that can be accommodated by the bottle as a whole.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: Elizabeth D. Maczek, Kirk Firestone
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Publication number: 20080190884Abstract: A bottle having a base including an inwardly and upwardly projecting flexible surface within a generally continuous seating ring has a generally cylindrical wall extending upward from the base. A plurality of annular inwardly projecting, and vertically flexible rings extend about the cylindrical wall perimeter interrupting the cylindrical wall. At least one of rings projects inwardly more than some others of the rings to achieve a sidewall crush resistance that is at least as great as comparable bottles with thicker sidewalls. A shoulder portion, including a plurality of vertical ribs separating a plurality of vacuum responsive panels, extends upward from the cylindrical wall to a neck leading to a cappable opening. The vertical flexibility of the bottle sidewall reduces the amount of flexing required in the shoulder panels and base to accommodate the same vacuum development, and enhances the total amount of post capping vacuum development that can be accommodated by the bottle as a whole.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: Ball CorporationInventors: Elizabeth D. Maczek, Kirk Firestone