Patents by Inventor Michael Tinstman
Michael Tinstman 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: 11313525Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of sections defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical sections may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Hubbell Lighting, Inc.Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
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Publication number: 20210071835Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of sections defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical sections may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
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Patent number: 10926710Abstract: A carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a splined member, a first arm rotationally coupled about the splined member, and a latch coupled to the first arm. The splined member includes a plurality of splines disposed along an external surface of the splined member. The splined member is disposed through an aperture in a proximal end of the first arm. The latch is configured to engage the splined member to fix the first arm about the splined member.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Thule Sweden ABInventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
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Patent number: 10859220Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of compartments defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical compartments may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
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Publication number: 20200131842Abstract: A two-piece door kit comprises frame members comprising two or more components that can be connected with one or more connectors, a bottom panel that can be movably attached to the frame members, a top panel that can be movably attached to the frame members. Prior to assembly, the two-piece door kit may be packaged compactly in a carton in which the total of the carton length plus twice the carton width plus twice the carton thickness is less than or equal to 165 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Bruce Thomas, Thomas Gernetzke, Marcus Hanna, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman
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Publication number: 20200055458Abstract: A carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a splined member, a first arm rotationally coupled about the splined member, and a latch coupled to the first arm. The splined member includes a plurality of splines disposed along an external surface of the splined member. The splined member is disposed through an aperture in a proximal end of the first arm. The latch is configured to engage the splined member to fix the first arm about the splined member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Keith L. PRESCOTT, John D. FIEGENER, Joseph R. FLAHERTY, Thomas J. HANSON, Timothy J. MAKRIS, Michael TINSTMAN
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Patent number: 10252681Abstract: A carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a splined member, a first arm rotationally coupled about the splined member, and a latch coupled to the first arm. The splined member includes a plurality of splines disposed along an external surface of the splined member. The splined member is disposed through an aperture in a proximal end of the first arm. The latch is configured to engage the splined member to fix the first arm about the splined member.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Thule Sweden ABInventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
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Publication number: 20170320448Abstract: A carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a splined member, a first arm rotationally coupled about the splined member, and a latch coupled to the first arm. The splined member includes a plurality of splines disposed along an external surface of the splined member. The splined member is disposed through an aperture in a proximal end of the first arm. The latch is configured to engage the splined member to fix the first arm about the splined member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
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Publication number: 20170307145Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of compartments defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical compartments may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
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Patent number: 9751470Abstract: A bicycle carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a mounting member configured to abut against the vehicle and a flexible strap coupled to the mounting member, the flexible strap having a free end. A blocker is disposed at the free end of the flexible strap and a hooked end piece is removably coupled to the free end of the flexible strap. The hooked end piece includes a distal end having a hooked portion and a proximal end. A cover has a passage extending therethrough from a first end of the cover to a second end of the cover. The cover is slidably disposed about the flexible strap and configured to enclose the blocker and a portion of the hooked end piece within an interior of the cover. The blocker inhibits movement of the flexible strap through the proximal end of the hooked end piece in the proximal direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Thule Sweden ABInventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
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Patent number: 9649985Abstract: Trunk mountable bicycle carrier racks and various improved aspects thereof such as retractable spool mechanism, cable end-hooks, anti-sway device, improved rotatable hubs, and improved frame supports.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Thule Sweden ABInventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
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Patent number: 9649987Abstract: A bicycle carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a hub having an elongate member with a plurality of teeth disposed on an external surface of the elongate member. An upper mounting member is rotatably coupled to the hub and configured to abut against the vehicle and a lower mounting member is coupled to the hub and configured to abut against the vehicle. A latch having a locked position and an unlocked position is coupled to the upper mounting member. The latch is interferingly fitted against one or more teeth of the elongate member in the locked position and positioned away from the elongate member in the unlocked position, and the upper mounting member is rotatable about the elongate member when the latch is in the unlocked position and fixed about the elongate member when the latch is in the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Thule Sweden ABInventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
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Publication number: 20160214545Abstract: A bicycle carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a mounting member configured to abut against the vehicle and a flexible strap coupled to the mounting member, the flexible strap having a free end. A blocker is disposed at the free end of the flexible strap and a hooked end piece is removably coupled to the free end of the flexible strap. The hooked end piece includes a distal end having a hooked portion and a proximal end. A cover has a passage extending therethrough from a first end of the cover to a second end of the cover. The cover is slidably disposed about the flexible strap and configured to enclose the blocker and a portion of the hooked end piece within an interior of the cover. The blocker inhibits movement of the flexible strap through the proximal end of the hooked end piece in the proximal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Keith PRESCOTT, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
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Publication number: 20160214544Abstract: A bicycle carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a hub having an elongate member with a plurality of teeth disposed on an external surface of the elongate member. An upper mounting member is rotatably coupled to the hub and configured to abut against the vehicle and a lower mounting member is coupled to the hub and configured to abut against the vehicle. A latch having a locked position and an unlocked position is coupled to the upper mounting member. The latch is interferingly fitted against one or more teeth of the elongate member in the locked position and positioned away from the elongate member in the unlocked position, and the upper mounting member is rotatable about the elongate member when the latch is in the unlocked position and fixed about the elongate member when the latch is in the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Keith L. PRESCOTT, John D. FIEGENER, Joseph R. FLAHERTY, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. MAKRIS, Michael TINSTMAN
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Patent number: 8844064Abstract: A protective sports glove including a hand-receiving portion adapted to receive and enclose a hand of a user, a cuff attached to the hand-receiving portion, and a segmented cuff roll disposed on the outside of the cuff. The cuff roll is divided into two segments connected to each other via an elastic band. The segmented cuff roll is further attached to the hand-receiving portion and the cuff via an elastic band.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Stephen J. Robaire, Tom Gernetzke, Michael Tinstman, Billy Vespa
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Publication number: 20130327801Abstract: Trunk mountable bicycle carrier racks and various improved aspects thereof such as retractable spool mechanism, cable end-hooks, anti-sway device, improved rotatable hubs, and improved frame supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: THULE SWEDEN ABInventors: Keith L Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J Markis, Michael Tinstman
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Patent number: 8566969Abstract: A helmet includes a helmet body defining a helmet interior. A fit system is provided to engage the helmet to the head of a wearer, at least a first and second portion of the fit system are moveable independent of the other. A fit adjuster varies a characteristic of the fit system, such as size, shape, orientation or pressure, allowing a wearer to customize fit of the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: The Burton CorporationInventors: Brian Glogowski, John D. Fiegener, Daniel Richard Armstrong, Michael Tinstman, Hans Dyhrman, John Fowler
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Patent number: 8356366Abstract: A glove including a hand portion having a palm portion and an opposing back side portion, the back side portion including a plurality of protective portions formed therein, the palm portion and opposing back side portion defining a cavity, a cuff portion, a band disposed on and outward of the cuff portion and having a first ventilation opening, the cuff portion having a second ventilation opening disposed coaxially with the first ventilation opening, and wherein air traverses through the first and second ventilation openings to the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: adidas AGInventors: John D. Fiegener, Daniel R. Armstrong, Michael Tinstman
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Patent number: D747810Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Schawbel Technologies LLCInventors: Benjamin Andrew Bangser, Michael Tinstman, Ryan Thompson, Thomas A. Gernetzke, John Fiegener
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Patent number: D811643Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Thomas Gernetzke