Patents by Inventor Nathan R. Erickson
Nathan R. Erickson 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: 11982118Abstract: A casement window operator includes a linear input mechanism configured to be mounted to a stationary frame of a casement window, a linear to rotary motion converter operably coupled to an output of the linear input mechanism, a gear reducer operably coupled to an output of the rotary motion converter, and a sash arm operably coupled to an output of the gear reducer to rotate in conjunction with the output of the gear reducer. The sash arm is configured to extend from the stationary frame of the casement window to a rotatable window sash of the casement window.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Pella CorporationInventors: Nathan R. Erickson, Jason L. Jungling
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Patent number: 11937997Abstract: Systems for delivering material through an open beak to a digestive tract of a bird and methods of using the same are described herein. Beak opening apparatus and methods of using the same are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Nova-Tech Engineering, LLCInventors: Nathan A. Blum, Jeff Deming, Matthew H. Erickson, Scott C. Johnson, James Kleven, Greg R. Swenson
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Publication number: 20240093546Abstract: A fenestration unit is disclosed. In various examples, the fenestration unit includes a plurality of panels, including first and second panels. In some examples, one or more of the plurality of panels is configured to slide relative to a frame of the fenestration unit to provide an opening in the fenestration unit. In various examples, each of the first and second panels are also configured to be pivoted relative to the frame such that the first and second panels can be hinged or otherwise pivoted open to increase the size of the opening in the fenestration unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Pella CorporationInventors: Todd A. Bernhagen, Nathan R. Erickson, Paul D. Schroder
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Patent number: 11920403Abstract: A fenestration unit is disclosed. In various examples, the fenestration unit includes a plurality of panels, including first and second panels. In some examples, one or more of the plurality of panels is configured to slide relative to a frame of the fenestration unit to provide an opening in the fenestration unit. In various examples, each of the first and second panels are also configured to be pivoted relative to the frame such that the first and second panels can be hinged or otherwise pivoted open to increase the size of the opening in the fenestration unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Pella CorporationInventors: Todd A. Bernhagen, Nathan R. Erickson, Paul D. Schroder
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Publication number: 20230018562Abstract: A casement window operator includes a linear input mechanism configured to be mounted to a stationary frame of a casement window, a linear to rotary motion converter operably coupled to an output of the linear input mechanism, a gear reducer operably coupled to an output of the rotary motion converter, and a sash arm operably coupled to an output of the gear reducer to rotate in conjunction with the output of the gear reducer. The sash arm is configured to extend from the stationary frame of the casement window to a rotatable window sash of the casement window.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Nathan R. Erickson, Jason L. Jungling
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Patent number: 11480001Abstract: A casement window operator includes a linear input mechanism configured to be mounted to a stationary frame of a casement window, a linear to rotary motion converter operably coupled to an output of the linear input mechanism, a gear reducer operably coupled to an output of the rotary motion converter, and a sash arm operably coupled to an output of the gear reducer to rotate in conjunction with the output of the gear reducer. The sash arm is configured to extend from the stationary frame of the casement window to a rotatable window sash of the casement window.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Pella Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Nathan R. Erickson, Jason L. Jungling
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Patent number: 11286709Abstract: A fenestration unit such as a door operable in a sliding mode and a bi-fold folding mode. Examples include a frame, a first panel, a second panel, and one or more fold hinges releasably pivotally connecting a second side portion of the first panel to a first side portion of the second panel and defining a folding axis. In the sliding mode (1) the fold hinges are configured to disconnect the first and second panels, (2) the first panel is in a closed position with respect to the frame, and (3) the second panel is configured to slide along a path generally parallel to the first panel between a closed position and a sliding open position.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Pella CorporationInventors: Todd A. Bernhagen, Nathan R. Erickson, Paul D. Schroder
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Publication number: 20210131165Abstract: A fenestration unit such as a door operable in a sliding mode and a bi-fold folding mode. Examples include a frame, a first panel, a second panel, and one or more fold hinges releasably pivotally connecting a second side portion of the first panel to a first side portion of the second panel and defining a folding axis. In the sliding mode (1) the fold hinges are configured to disconnect the first and second panels, (2) the first panel is in a closed position with respect to the frame, and (3) the second panel is configured to slide along a path generally parallel to the first panel between a closed position and a sliding open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Todd A. Bernhagen, Nathan R. Erickson, Paul D. Schoder
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Publication number: 20210079707Abstract: A casement window operator includes a linear input mechanism configured to be mounted to a stationary frame of a casement window, a linear to rotary motion converter operably coupled to an output of the linear input mechanism, a gear reducer operably coupled to an output of the rotary motion converter, and a sash arm operably coupled to an output of the gear reducer to rotate in conjunction with the output of the gear reducer. The sash arm is configured to extend from the stationary frame of the casement window to a rotatable window sash of the casement window.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Nathan R. Erickson, Jason L. Jungling
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Patent number: 10876343Abstract: A casement window operator includes a linear input mechanism configured to be mounted to a stationary frame of a casement window, a linear to rotary motion converter operably coupled to an output of the linear input mechanism, a gear reducer operably coupled to an output of the rotary motion converter, and a sash arm operably coupled to an output of the gear reducer to rotate in conjunction with the output of the gear reducer. The sash arm is configured to extend from the stationary frame of the casement window to a rotatable window sash of the casement window.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Pella CorporationInventors: Nathan R. Erickson, Jason L. Jungling
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Publication number: 20200217124Abstract: A fenestration unit is disclosed. In various examples, the fenestration unit includes a plurality of panels, including first and second panels. In some examples, one or more of the plurality of panels is configured to slide relative to a frame of the fenestration unit to provide an opening in the fenestration unit. In various examples, each of the first and second panels are also configured to be pivoted relative to the frame such that the first and second panels can be hinged or otherwise pivoted open to increase the size of the opening in the fenestration unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Todd A. Bernhagen, Nathan R. Erickson, Paul D. Schroder
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Patent number: 10676977Abstract: A sliding operator handle includes an actuatable brake providing at least one braking position in which the actuatable brake is configured to contact a track and restrict sliding motion of the track mount along the track and at least one sliding position in which the actuatable brake is configured to reduce contact with the track and allow sliding motion of the track mount along the track, and a handle pivotably coupled to the track mount. The handle is configured to receive a manual input force to slide the track mount in either direction along the track, and being further configured to actuate the actuatable brake in response to the manual input force. The handle includes a neutral position corresponding to the at least one braking position of the actuatable brake and actuation positions to allow sliding motion of the track mount along the track in response to manual input forces.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: PELLA CORPORATIONInventors: Nathan R. Erickson, Jason L. Jungling
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Publication number: 20180163451Abstract: A sliding operator handle includes an actuatable brake providing at least one braking position in which the actuatable brake is configured to contact a track and restrict sliding motion of the track mount along the track and at least one sliding position in which the actuatable brake is configured to reduce contact with the track and allow sliding motion of the track mount along the track, and a handle pivotably coupled to the track mount. The handle is configured to receive a manual input force to slide the track mount in either direction along the track, and being further configured to actuate the actuatable brake in response to the manual input force. The handle includes a neutral position corresponding to the at least one braking position of the actuatable brake and actuation positions to allow sliding motion of the track mount along the track in response to manual input forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Nathan R. Erickson, Jason L. Jungling
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Publication number: 20180163450Abstract: A casement window operator includes a linear input mechanism configured to be mounted to a stationary frame of a casement window, a linear to rotary motion converter operably coupled to an output of the linear input mechanism, a gear reducer operably coupled to an output of the rotary motion converter, and a sash arm operably coupled to an output of the gear reducer to rotate in conjunction with the output of the gear reducer. The sash arm is configured to extend from the stationary frame of the casement window to a rotatable window sash of the casement window.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Nathan R. Erickson, Jason L. Jungling
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Publication number: 20140257064Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include adhesive electrode sets and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes an adhesive electrode set. The adhesive electrode set can include a first pad, a first electrode, a first electrical contact, a first conductive lead, a second pad, a second electrode, a second electrical contact, a second conductive lead, a flexible strip, and an adhesive material. The flexible strip can include a fold. The flexible strip can be configured to allow the distance between the first pad and the second pad to increase through flexion of the flexible strip. In an embodiment, the invention includes an analyte receiving test patch. The analyte receiving test patch can include a skin contact layer, a wick, an absorbent layer, a barrier film layer, and an adhesive frame. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Birchwood Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Cydney A. Einck, Nathan R. Erickson, Dennis Hepp, Gary A. Messer
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Patent number: D717960Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Birchwood Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Cydney A. Einck, Nathan R. Erickson, Gary A. Messer