Patents by Inventor Kyle A. Naydo

Kyle A. Naydo 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).

  • Foldable stroller
    Patent number: 9039032
    Abstract: A stroller has a first frame part and a second frame part capable of movement between at least two positions relative to the first frame part. A push-pull mechanism has a push-pull element that directly or indirectly connects the first and second frame parts. Moving the first frame part causes the push-pull mechanism to move the second frame part. The mechanism can be employed on the stroller frame to assist in folding and/or unfolding the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Saville, Greg Cerny, Kyle A. Naydo
  • Powder filling apparatus and methods for their use
    Patent number: 8783305
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Kyle A Naydo, Derrick J Parks, Patrick Reich, Gordon Stout, Xuyen Pham, Michael J Rocchio
  • Foldable Stroller
    Publication number: 20140028003
    Abstract: A stroller has a first frame part and a second frame part capable of movement between at least two positions relative to the first frame part. A push-pull mechanism has a push-pull element that directly or indirectly connects the first and second frame parts. Moving the first frame part causes the push-pull mechanism to move the second frame part. The mechanism can be employed on the stroller frame to assist in folding and/or unfolding the stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Derek Saville, Greg Cerny, Kyle A. Naydo
  • POWDER FILLING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20120152975
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Kyle A. Naydo, Derrick J. Parks, Patrick Reich, Gordon STOUT, Michael J. Rocchio, Xuyen Pham
  • Powder filling systems, apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 7669617
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary method, the fine powder is first fluidized. At least a portion of the fluidized fine powder is then captured. The captured fine powder is then transferred to a receptacle, with the transferred powder being sufficiently uncompacted so that it may be dispersed upon removal from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis Pharma AG
    Inventors: Derrick J. Parks, Michael J. Rocchio, Kyle A. Naydo, Dennis E. Wightman, Adrian E. Smith
  • Powder filling systems, apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 7624771
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary method, the fine powder is first fluidized. At least a portion of the fluidized fine powder is then captured. The captured fine powder is then transferred to a receptacle, with the transferred powder being sufficiently uncompacted so that it may be dispersed upon removal from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Novartis Pharma AG
    Inventors: Derrick J. Parks, Michael J. Rocchio, Kyle A. Naydo, Dennis E. Wightman, Adrian E. Smith
  • Power filling apparatus and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6182712
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Inhale Therapeutic Systems
    Inventors: Gordon Stout, Xuyen Pham, Michael J. Rocchio, Kyle A. Naydo, Derrick J. Parks, Patrick Reich
  • Powder filling apparatus and methods for their use
    Patent number: RE42942
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Gordon Stout, Xuyen Pham, Michael J. Rocchio, Kyle A. Naydo, Derrick J. Parks, Patrick Reich