Patents by Inventor Martin Albini
Martin Albini 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: 9469474Abstract: Collapsible containers and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward a collapsible container assembly that includes a foldable support member that has a length and a width. The support member has a concave cross-section that causes the support member to resist bending until a threshold force is exceeded. The support member has a folded position and an extended position where the support member is unfolded. The assembly further includes at least one surface member carried by the support member. The assembly has a deployed position where the support member is in the extended position and the at least one surface member forms an enclosure with an interior. The assembly also has a collapsed position where the support member is in the folded position. The container assembly has less exterior volume in the collapsed position than in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Evergreen Innovation Partners I, LPInventors: Ed Austin, William J. Ritter, Martin Albini
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Publication number: 20140131351Abstract: Collapsible containers and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward a collapsible container assembly that includes a foldable support member that has a length and a width. The support member has a concave cross-section that causes the support member to resist bending until a threshold force is exceeded. The support member has a folded position and an extended position where the support member is unfolded. The assembly further includes at least one surface member carried by the support member. The assembly has a deployed position where the support member is in the extended position and the at least one surface member forms an enclosure with an interior. The assembly also has a collapsed position where the support member is in the folded position. The container assembly has less exterior volume in the collapsed position than in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventors: Ed Austin, William J. Ritter, Martin Albini
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Patent number: 8556100Abstract: Collapsible containers and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward a collapsible container assembly that includes a foldable support member that has a length and a width. The support member has a concave cross-section that causes the support member to resist bending until a threshold force is exceeded. The support member has a folded position and an extended position where the support member is unfolded. The assembly further includes at least one surface member carried by the support member. The assembly has a deployed position where the support member is in the extended position and the at least one surface member forms an enclosure with an interior. The assembly also has a collapsed position where the support member is in the folded position. The container assembly has less exterior volume in the collapsed position than in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Evergreen Innovation Partners LLPInventors: Ed Austin, William J. Ritter, Martin Albini
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Publication number: 20120160846Abstract: Collapsible containers and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward a collapsible container assembly that includes a foldable support member that has a length and a width. The support member has a concave cross-section that causes the support member to resist bending until a threshold force is exceeded. The support member has a folded position and an extended position where the support member is unfolded. The assembly further includes at least one surface member carried by the support member. The assembly has a deployed position where the support member is in the extended position and the at least one surface member forms an enclosure with an interior. The assembly also has a collapsed position where the support member is in the folded position. The container assembly has less exterior volume in the collapsed position than in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Everfreen Innovation Partners I, LPInventors: Ed Austin, William J. Ritter, Martin Albini
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Patent number: 8070006Abstract: Collapsible containers and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward a collapsible container assembly that includes a foldable support member that has a length and a width. The support member has a concave cross-section that causes the support member to resist bending until a threshold force is exceeded. The support member has a folded position and an extended position where the support member is unfolded. The assembly further includes at least one surface member carried by the support member. The assembly has a deployed position where the support member is in the extended position and the at least one surface member forms an enclosure with an interior. The assembly also has a collapsed position where the support member is in the folded position. The container assembly has less exterior volume in the collapsed position than in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Evergreen Innovation Partners I, LPInventors: Ed Austin, William J. Ritter, Martin Albini
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Patent number: 7673350Abstract: A safety cap comprising a plurality of rigid plates, a foam insert, and an outer covering. The rigid plates are embedded within the foam insert, and the foam insert comprises foam joints. A safety cap comprising a plurality of cushions, a rigid shell, and an outer covering. The cushions are attached to the inside of the rigid shell, and they comprise a plurality of nozzles. A safety cap in which rigid plates and cushions are embedded within a foam insert. The cushions are positioned on the inner surface of the rigid plates and may contain air, foam, fluid or a combination thereof. The outer covering is preferably made of fabric, and the cap preferably comprises an adjustable strap. The cap optionally includes ventilation holes, ear cutouts, eye cutouts, a ponytail cutout, an eye protector and/or a face protector.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Mazz Enterprises, LLCInventors: Jeff C. Mazzoccoli, Dana J. Mazzoccoli, Pasquale Dillon Mazzoccoli, Julianne Marshall Mazzoccoli, Jenna Alexandra Mazzoccoli, Martin Albini, Gordon C. Jenks
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Publication number: 20080211319Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing an electrical power supply system that may be used in various environments including those that are prone to liquid spills, debris buildup, and accidental contact (by a human or animal such as a pet) and those environments with curves that require a flexible power supply system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: VOLTAP, LLCInventors: Cory R. Williamson, Martin Albini, Thomas J. Wernikowski, Mark Gentzen
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Publication number: 20080139054Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing electrical power to a tap handle on a beverage dispenser. Specifically, the present invention may be used to provide electrical power to beer tap handles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Cory R. Williamson, Martin Albini, Thomas J. Wernikowski, Christian P. Burrows, Mark Gentzen, Paul Daniel Fichter
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Publication number: 20070253648Abstract: Collapsible containers and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward a collapsible container assembly that includes a foldable support member that has a length and a width. The support member has a concave cross-section that causes the support member to resist bending until a threshold force is exceeded. The support member has a folded position and an extended position where the support member is unfolded. The assembly further includes at least one surface member carried by the support member. The assembly has a deployed position where the support member is in the extended position and the at least one surface member forms an enclosure with an interior. The assembly also has a collapsed position where the support member is in the folded position. The container assembly has less exterior volume in the collapsed position than in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: Evergreen Innovation Partners, LLCInventors: Ed Austin, William Ritter, Martin Albini
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Publication number: 20070103857Abstract: A computer chassis assembly having a base with a plurality of connectors and guides is adapted to snap into and out of a universal mounting bracket. The chassis assembly further includes a midsection adapted to house a plurality of computer subcomponents which are removable without tools, the midsection being snapably removable from the base. The chassis assembly also includes a cover that is snapably removable from the midsection, which when removed, allows repair access to computer hardware subcomponents housed within the midsection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2005Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Dedicated Devices, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Weech, Martin Albini
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Publication number: 20060180725Abstract: A mounting bracket engages a hardware device and couples to a support structure. The mounting bracket includes a face to support the hardware device and opposing ear members coupled to the face. The ear members may include clips to engage a support structure and mounting apertures to receive fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Jonathan Weech, Martin Albini
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Publication number: 20060168712Abstract: A safety cap comprising a plurality of rigid plates, a foam insert, and an outer covering. The rigid plates are embedded within the foam insert, and the foam insert comprises foam joints. A safety cap comprising a plurality of cushions, a rigid shell, and an outer covering. The cushions are attached to the inside of the rigid shell, and they comprise a plurality of nozzles. A safety cap in which rigid plates and cushions are embedded within a foam insert. The cushions are positioned on the inner surface of the rigid plates and may contain air, foam, fluid or a combination thereof. The outer covering is preferably made of fabric, and the cap preferably comprises an adjustable strap. The cap optionally includes ventilation holes, ear cutouts, eye cutouts, a ponytail cutout, an eye protector and/or a face protector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: August 3, 2006Inventors: Jeff Mazzoccoli, Dana Mazzoccoli, Pasquale Mazzoccoli, Julianne Marshall, Jenna Mazzoccoli, Martin Albini, Gordon Jenks
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Publication number: 20060116758Abstract: A device for modifying the shape of a mitral valve annulus. In one embodiment, the device includes a connector disposed between first and second anchors, the first and second anchors each adapted to be deployed in a coronary sinus adjacent the mitral valve annulus to anchor the device in the coronary sinus; and an actuation element adapted to receive a proximally or distally directed actuation force from an actuator and to transmit the actuation force to the first and second anchors simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2006Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Gary Swinford, Jay Wilkins, Cory Williamson, William Clem, Erik Green, Martin Albini
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Publication number: 20050261581Abstract: A localization mechanism, or fixture, is used in conjunction with a breast coil for breast compression and for guiding a core biopsy instrument during prone biopsy procedures in both open and closed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. The localization fixture includes a three-dimensional Cartesian positionable guide for supporting and orienting an MRI-compatible biopsy instrument, and in particular a sleeve, to a biopsy site of suspicious tissues or lesions. A depth stop enhances accurate insertion, prevents over-insertion or inadvertent retraction of the sleeve. The sleeve receives a probe of the MRI-compatible biopsy instrument and may contain various features to enhance its imagability, to enhance vacuum and pressure assist therethrough, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Robert Hughes, Timothy Dietz, Michael Andreyko, William Clem, Martin Albini
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Publication number: 20050004667Abstract: A device for modifying the shape of a mitral valve annulus. In one embodiment, the device includes a connector disposed between first and second anchors, the first and second anchors each adapted to be deployed in a coronary sinus adjacent the mitral valve annulus to anchor the device in the coronary sinus; and an actuation element adapted to receive a proximally or distally directed actuation force from an actuator and to transmit the actuation force to the first and second anchors simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. A Delaware CorporationInventors: Gary Swinford, Jay Wilkins, Cory Williamson, William Clem, Erik Green, Martin Albini
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Patent number: 6508745Abstract: A stationary exercise bicycle apparatus is provided, the apparatus including shock absorption capabilities in order to more completely simulate the movement and feel of an actual free standing bicycle. Shock absorption capabilities are provided by a rearwardly extending member having a first end which is pivotally secured to the base portion of the apparatus and a second end which includes a surface contacting roller. Further, a resilient elastomeric component is provided which is disposed between brackets mounted on the rearwardly extending member and the base portion, respectively, this component being slightly compressed in response to the operator's weight and movements initiated by the operator. Such compression serves as a dampening or absorption of shock waves. Also, it will be recognized that the configuration described allows for some limited up and down movement of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1999Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Inventors: Peter Schenk, William E. Clem, Cory Williamson, Martin Albini, Darius Eghbal, Erik G. Green
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Patent number: 6475228Abstract: A system and method of controlling the pressure within a surgical tourniquet so as selectively to occlude blood flow within a portion of a limb of a patient, wherein the pressure within an inflatable cuff surrounding a portion of a limb of a patient is changed by automatically opening a first valve connected to a controller and located within a first conduit between an inflatable bladder and the inflatable cuff, when the pressure in the inflatable cuff is different from that in the inflatable bladder. In another aspect, a system and method of controlling the pressure within a surgical tourniquet so as selectively to occlude blood flow within a portion of a limb of a patient within five seconds. In another aspect, a system and method of detecting a leak in a surgical tourniquet. In another aspect, a surgical tourniquet that, from an inflated state, may enter a deflated state, a set state, a default display state, or an off state.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Instrumed, Inc.Inventors: Robert Mesaros, Michael E. Hovanes, William Clem, Cory Williamson, Martin Albini, Darius Eghbal, Erik Green, Jason Stewart
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Patent number: 6051016Abstract: A system and method of controlling the pressure within a surgical tourniquet so as selectively to occlude blood flow within a portion of a limb of a patient, wherein the pressure within an inflatable cuff surrounding a portion of a limb of a patient is changed by automatically opening a first valve connected to a controller and located within a first conduit between an inflatable bladder and the inflatable cuff, when the pressure in the inflatable cuff is different from that in the inflatable bladder. In another aspect, a system and method of controlling the pressure within a surgical tourniquet so as selectively to occlude blood flow within a portion of a limb of a patient within five seconds. In another aspect, a system and method of detecting a leak in a surgical tourniquet. In another aspect, a surgical tourniquet that, from an inflated state, may enter a deflated state, a set state, a default display state, or an off state.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1999Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: Instrumed, Inc.Inventors: Robert Mesaros, Michael E. Hovanes, William Clem, Cory Williamson, Martin Albini, Darius Eghbal, Erik Green, Jason Stewart
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Patent number: D562067Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: VolTap, LLCInventors: Martin Albini, Thomas J. Wernikowski, Paul Daniel Fichter, Christian P. Burrows
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Patent number: D562068Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Voltap, LLCInventors: Martin Albini, Thomas J. Wernikowski, Paul Daniel Fichter, Christian P. Burrows