Patents by Inventor Matthew Ruster

Matthew Ruster 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).

  • Patent number: 11649664
    Abstract: A window for use on a structure has a first frame, a second frame and a fascia. The structure has a wall having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an opening extending through the wall from the interior surface to the exterior surface. The opening has an upper edge, a lower edge, a first side, and a second side. The first frame contacts the interior surface of the wall and extends through the opening. The second frame is positioned below the opening and contacts the interior surface of the wall. The fascia is connected to the first frame and contacts the exterior surface of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Summit Outdoors, LLC
    Inventors: Joel E. Harter, Scott Bokach, Matthew Ruster, Tony R. Cronk
  • Publication number: 20210238912
    Abstract: A window for use on a structure has a first frame, a second frame and a fascia. The structure has a wall having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an opening extending through the wall from the interior surface to the exterior surface. The opening has an upper edge, a lower edge, a first side, and a second side. The first frame contacts the interior surface of the wall and extends through the opening. The second frame is positioned below the opening and contacts the interior surface of the wall. The fascia is connected to the first frame and contacts the exterior surface of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Summit Outdoors, LLC
    Inventors: Joel E. Harter, Scott Bokach, Matthew Ruster, Tony R. Cronk
  • Patent number: 9033347
    Abstract: A dolly for transporting a load comprises a cradle detachably mounted to a handle. The cradle comprises a base having an upstanding rail extending upwardly from the perimeter of the base and terminates at a forward portion of the base to define an opening, a first mounting portion mounted to the front portion of the cradle and a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to the rear portion of the cradle. The handle comprises a least one wheel, a lever arm and a second mounting portion positioned at non-parallel angle with respect the lever arm. The first and second mounting portions are configured to detachable engage so that the handle and cradle can be moved as one unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: JWEST LLC
    Inventors: Joel Westrate, Matthew Ruster, Phil Hill
  • Patent number: 8578864
    Abstract: Disclosed is a removable attachment bar for a flip-top table that includes multiple tracks on which objects table top supports, storage containers, and other items may be mounted. While maintaining the benefits of standard flip-top tables, attachment bar also achieves many benefits including improved table rigidity and additional locations to secure attachments to the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: DSA International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Nyenhuis, Matthew Ruster, Tod Babick, Gary Petertyl, Bradley DeBruyne
  • Patent number: 8171863
    Abstract: An improved mechanism for operating a flip-top table is presented that provides improved table rigidity, an intuitively operable release mechanism, a single release action to release the mechanism from both a “use” and “folded” position, and spatially separated latches for the “use” and “folded” positions. Additionally the mechanism meets or exceeds government and industry standards while having a refined appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: DSA International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Nyenhuis, Matthew Ruster, Tod Babick, Gary Petertyl, Bradley DeBruyne
  • Publication number: 20110121147
    Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment bar extending from the mechanism of a flip-top table. While maintaining the benefits of standard flip-top tables, attachment bar also achieves many benefits including improved table rigidity and additional locations to secure attachments to the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Jack Nyenhuis, Matthew Ruster, Tod Babick, Gary Petertyl, Bradley DeBruyne
  • Publication number: 20090205541
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved mechanism for operating a flip-top table. While maintaining the benefits of standard mechanisms, the mechanism of the present invention also achieves many benefits including improved table rigidity, an intuitively operable release mechanism, a single release action to release the mechanism from both a “use” and “folded” position, and spatially separated latches for the “use” and “folded” positions. Additionally the present invention provides a mechanism meets or exceeds government and industry standards while having a refined appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Jack Nyenhuis, Matthew Ruster, Tod Babick, Gary Petertyl, Bradley DeBruyne
  • Publication number: 20080178778
    Abstract: A latch assembly connecting a leg of a table to a table top comprises a housing assembly comprising a housing and a cover, a pivot mounted on the housing and pivotable between an upright position and a pivoted position, wherein the pivot defines an upright slot and a pivoted position slot, a remote release mechanism located remote from the pivot outside the housing assembly and movable from a first position to a second position, and a slider connected to the remote release mechanism and movable in response to movement of the remote release mechanism. When the remote release mechanism is in the first position the pivot is locked with respect to the housing assembly in one of the upright position and the pivoted position, and when the remote release mechanism is moved to the second position the pivot is movable between the upright position and the pivoted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Koning, Matthew Ruster, Jack Nyenhuis
  • Patent number: 7350469
    Abstract: A latch assembly is disclosed comprising a handle pivotable from a first position to a second position, a slider movable in response to movement of the handle between the first position and the second position, and a pivot pivotable between an upright position and a foldable position, wherein when the handle is in the first position the pivot is locked in one of the upright position and the foldable position, and when the handle is moved to the second position the pivot is movable between the upright position and the foldable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Koning, Matthew Ruster, Jack Nyenhuis
  • Publication number: 20070046089
    Abstract: A swivel mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a base plate configured to be fixed relative to the vehicle and to provide support to the vehicle seat. The vehicle seat is mounted to a seat mounting plate having a first side configured to receive the vehicle seat and a second side opposite the first side, mechanically coupled to the base plate. The seat mounting plate and the base plate are mechanically coupled so that when the seat mounting plate is rotated about an axis of the base plate the seat mounting plate translates in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the base plate. A locking recess is formed in one of the base plate or the seat mounting plate, and is adapted to receive a locking pawl pivotably mounted to the opposite one of the base plate or the seat mounting plate. The locking recess is biased toward the locking recess such that when the locking pawl and locking recess are engaged, the seat mounting plate is inhibited from movement relative to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Begin, Jack Nyenhuis, Matthew Ruster
  • Publication number: 20050235886
    Abstract: A latch assembly is disclosed comprising a handle pivotable from a first position to a second position, a slider movable in response to movement of the handle between the first position and the second position, and a pivot pivotable between an upright position and a foldable position, wherein when the handle is in the first position the pivot is locked in one of the upright position and the foldable position, and when the handle is moved to the second position the pivot is movable between the upright position and the foldable position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Koning, Matthew Ruster, Jack Nyenhuis