Patents by Inventor Leonard M. Koenig

Leonard M. Koenig 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).

  • Worm drive adjustment for headgear suspension
    Patent number: 8578521
    Abstract: A headgear adjustment mechanism is provided that includes a worm having a central axis of rotation, a first headband element, a second headband element, a spur gear, and a housing. The first headband element includes (i) a worm rack disposed in operative engagement with the worm, and (ii) a first pinion rack. The second headband element includes a second pinion rack. The spur gear is disposed in simultaneous operative engagement with the first pinion rack and the second pinion rack, and the housing at least partially encloses the first and second headband elements. During operation of the adjustment mechanism, rotation of the worm about the axis of rotation causes the first headband element and the second headband element to translate in opposite directions with respect to the worm, thereby adjusting a fit of the headgear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Artisent, LLC
    Inventors: David C. Rogers, Duco W. Noordzij, Peter L. Stokes, Leonard M. Koenig
  • WORM DRIVE ADJUSTMENT FOR HEADGEAR SUSPENSION
    Publication number: 20110214223
    Abstract: A headgear adjustment mechanism is provided that includes a worm having a central axis of rotation, a first headband element, a second headband element, a spur gear, and a housing. The first headband element includes (i) a worm rack disposed in operative engagement with the worm, and (ii) a first pinion rack. The second headband element includes a second pinion rack. The spur gear is disposed in simultaneous operative engagement with the first pinion rack and the second pinion rack, and the housing at least partially encloses the first and second headband elements. During operation of the adjustment mechanism, rotation of the worm about the axis of rotation causes the first headband element and the second headband element to translate in opposite directions with respect to the worm, thereby adjusting a fit of the headgear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: David C. Rogers, Duco W. Noordzij, Peter L. Stokes, Leonard M. Koenig
  • Worm gear adjuster
    Patent number: D681707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Artisent, LLC
    Inventors: David C. Rogers, Duco W. Noordzij, Peter L. Stokes, Leonard M. Koenig