Patents by Inventor Louis F. Polk, III
Louis F. Polk, III 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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Publication number: 20230310966Abstract: Protective equipment used in a wide range of sports occupations and other activities and occupations to prevent concussions and other injuries that may absorb shock or force brought on by the kinetic energy from flying objects such as a ball, bat or other moving object. Such protective equipment assembly comprising a wearable assembly and a facemask. The wearable assembly may comprise a chest panel and a pair of shoulder anchors. A chest attachment mechanism may be provided on the chest panel and a shoulder attachment mechanism may be provided on the shoulder anchors. The facemask may be secured to the wearable assembly via the chest attachment mechanism and the shoulder attachment mechanism such that the facemask is not in contact with a neck or a head of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Mark P. Wegner, Kenneth D. McMahon, Jeffrey Louwagie, Louis Polk, Louis F. Polk, III, David Samuel Shapiro, Paul M. Theisen
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Patent number: 9744944Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus to hold one or more windshield wipers stationary against a vehicle window. The apparatus comprises a window placement module comprising a vacuum cup that has a vacuum zone and an attachment means that is located at a point on the cup other than within the vacuum zone. The attachment means is linked to a first point of an arm that comprises a constraint feature to hold a windshield blade in place and further comprises a leverage feature to raise or lower the height of the constraint feature relative to the first point of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventors: Isaac M. Rabin, Louis F. Polk, III
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Patent number: 9072960Abstract: A game apparatus involving launching and catching of a game piece includes a pincer tool having first and second opposed members that are articulatable with respect to one another to capture the game piece between the articulatable members, and to also accelerate the game piece radially outwardly from a pivot region. The pincer tool of the game apparatus therefor acts to launch the game piece merely through relative articulation of the opposed first and second members toward one another while the game piece is in contact with both of the first and second members.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Whiteboard Product SolutionsInventors: Louis F. Polk, III, Louis Polk, IV, Caleb Summers, Randy Peterson
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Patent number: 8899604Abstract: A scooter includes a main body having a triangular shape including three lower pivotable wheels. Three handles are defined interior to the main body, one along each of the sides. The body includes a domed shape and a textured surface. A central opening is provided in the main body to allow for stacking of the scooters for storage. During stacking, the scooters are alternated relative to one another so that the points and the sides are offset, resulting in compact and secure storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: The Prophet CorporationInventors: Amber Orenstein, Louis F. Polk, III, Jason Ness
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Publication number: 20140131138Abstract: A folding stool has trapezoidal sides including front and rear nonfolding side walls and left and right folding end walls. Each end wall includes first and second nonfolding half-walls and a hinge connecting these half-walls to each other. The folding stool includes a nonfolding top wall connected to the top of the front side wall by a hinge and a strut connected proximate the middle of the top wall at one end and proximate the top of the rear side wall at the other end. The top wall extends horizontally outwardly from the left and right end walls and rear side wall when the folding stool is in its unfolded position to rest upon the left and right end walls and rear side wall to support weight placed upon the folding stool. The folding stool folds so that the top face of the top wall is coplanar with the outer face of the front side wall when in the folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventors: Dennis D. Simpson, Jeff D. Skubic, Louis F. Polk, III, Jason J. Ness
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Patent number: 8689796Abstract: A mouthguard has an initial, substantially linear configuration and may be worn in a variety of applications including to protect a person's teeth when the person is engaged in a sports activity such as football, lacrosse, and other contact sports, as well as for concussion protection, user performance enhancement and so forth. The mouthguard includes a first end trough region generally shaped to cooperatively enclose one or more teeth on a first side of a mouth, a second end trough region generally shaped to cooperatively enclose one or more teeth on a second side of the mouth and a connection region spanning between the first end trough region and the second trough region. The connection may include a shaping element for reversibly forming a second, generally non-linear configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Shock Doctor, Inc.Inventor: Louis F. Polk, III
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Publication number: 20140041144Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus to hold one or more windshield wipers stationary against a vehicle window. The apparatus comprises a window placement module comprising a vacuum cup that has a vacuum zone and an attachment means that is located at a point on the cup other than within the vacuum zone. The attachment means is linked to a first point of an arm that comprises a constraint feature to hold a windshield blade in place and further comprises a leverage feature to raise or lower the height of the constraint feature relative to the first point of the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Isaac M. Rabin, Louis F. Polk, III
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Publication number: 20130001916Abstract: A scooter includes a main body having a triangular shape including three lower pivotable wheels. Three handles are defined interior to the main body, one along each of the sides. The body includes a domed shape and a textured surface. A central opening is provided in the main body to allow for stacking of the scooters for storage. During stacking, the scooters are alternated relative to one another so that the points and the sides are offset, resulting in compact and secure storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: AMBER ORENSTEIN, LOUIS F. POLK, III, JASON NESS
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Publication number: 20120085354Abstract: A mouthguard has an initial, substantially linear configuration and may be worn in a variety of applications including to protect a person's teeth when the person is engaged in a sports activity such as football, lacrosse, and other contact sports, as well as for concussion protection, user performance enhancement and so forth. The mouthguard includes a first end trough region generally shaped to cooperatively enclose one or more teeth on a first side of a mouth, a second end trough region generally shaped to cooperatively enclose one or more teeth on a second side of the mouth and a connection region spanning between the first end trough region and the second trough region. The connection may include a shaping element for reversibly forming a second, generally non-linear configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventor: Louis F. Polk, III
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Patent number: 7832561Abstract: Packaging apparatus for retaining a projectile launched from a launcher are disclosed. The packaging defining a chamber to receive the projectile and permit the visualization of the flight of the projectile after it is launched from the launcher. The launcher configured to impart a motive force to the projectile and to launch the projectile from the launcher. The launcher includes an actuator to permit a user to launch the projectile from the launcher and into the chamber while at least a portion of the launcher is secured within the packaging.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: Louis F. Polk, III
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Publication number: 20090013983Abstract: Apparatus and methods for launching and resetting a projectile are disclosed. The apparatus may include a launcher, projectile and, in some embodiments, packaging. The launcher configured to impart a rotation to the projectile and to launch the projectile from the launcher. The launcher is configured to automatically reset the projectile on a spindle after launch. The packaging may permit the visualization of the flight of the projectile after it is launched from the launcher.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Louis F. Polk, III, Randy Peterson
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Publication number: 20080308085Abstract: Packaging apparatus for retaining a projectile launched from a launcher are disclosed. The packaging defining a chamber to receive the projectile and permit the visualization of the flight of the projectile after it is launched from the launcher. The launcher configured to impart a motive force to the projectile and to launch the projectile from the launcher. The launcher includes an actuator to permit a user to launch the projectile from the launcher and into the chamber while at least a portion of the launcher is secured within the packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Louis F. Polk, III
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Patent number: 7357758Abstract: A treadmill is provided that has a treadmill drive motor carriage that can pivot relative to a frame of the treadmill such that the incline of the treadmill can be controlled while the carriage can be moved to a position that permits upright storage of the treadmill on the carriage. This arrangement advantageously permits a walk through treadmill design to be used that can be stored uprightly. The treadmill can be equipped with a console and stanchion that can be folded against the deck of the treadmill. One incline arrangement pivots the carriage using an incline drive carried by the carriage that engages a gear grounded to the treadmill frame. Another preferred incline arrangement uses a four bar linkage movable carried by the frame that is driven by a linear actuator to pivot the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Inventors: Louis F. Polk, III, Paul M. Theisen, Randy Williams, Kenneth V. Schomburg, Kevin Stevens, Darrin Swagel
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Patent number: 6887173Abstract: Inflatable articles with self-contained mechanisms, such as sporting equipment, medical equipment, recreational devices and toys, preferably any inflatable article with at least one mechanism for inflating or adding pressure to the article, or for deflating or removing pressure from the piece of equipment, such that the mechanism is located inside the article are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Russell Asset Management, Inc.Inventors: Matthew K. Lacroix, Terence Melvin, Daniel P. Touhey, Brian P. Feeney, Joseph E. Stahl, Neil T. Amundsen, Louis F. Polk, III, Joseph J. Schachtner, Kenneth V. Schomburg, George D. Stickler
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Patent number: 6702699Abstract: An inflatable sport ball, such as a basketball, a football, a soccer ball, a volley ball or a playground ball, is provided with a self-contained inflation mechanism for inflating or more likely adding pressure to the ball. The mechanism is a pump which is inside of the ball and which is operable from outside of the ball to pump ambient air into the ball.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Russell Asset Management Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Touhey, Brian P. Feeney, Joseph E. Stahl, Neil T. Amundsen, Louis F. Polk, III, Joseph J. Schachtner, Kenneth V. Schomburg, George D. Stickler, Richard F. Terrazzano, Eric K. Litscher, Andrew C. Harvey, Malcolm E. Taylor, Peter M. deBakker, Robert C. Sykes, Charles Keane
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Patent number: D517442Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Leisure, Inc.Inventor: Louis F. Polk, III
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Patent number: D688832Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Shock Doctor, Inc.Inventor: Louis F. Polk, III
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Patent number: D687614Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Dennis D. Simpson, Jeff D. Skubic, Louis F. Polk, III, Jason J. Ness
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Patent number: D710031Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Tricam Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Simpson, Jeff D. Skubic, Louis F. Polk, III, Jason J. Ness
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Patent number: D717377Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: The Prophet CorporationInventors: Amber Orenstein, Louis F. Polk, III, Jason Ness