Patents by Inventor Nicholas Trapp

Nicholas Trapp 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).

  • Publication number: 20210338106
    Abstract: A caliper type device is provided for identifying the cranial midline on a patient. The device includes a pair of arms have first ends for receipt in a patients ears, and opposite, pivotally connected second ends which allow the arms to open and close to fit to different sized heads of various patients. A housing at the second end of the arms holds a laser pointer or other tool for identifying the cranial midline after the device is positioned on the patients head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew A. Howard, Michael J. Wardenburg, Oliver Elias Flouty, Marshall T. Holland, Yasunori Nagahama, Mario Zanaty, Aaron Boes, Nicholas Trapp
  • Publication number: 20080307914
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for a motorized vehicle is disclosed which is reliable and requires less maintenance. The drive mechanism includes a differential having at least one rotatable shaft extending outward therefrom and having a first gear mounted thereon. A drive shaft having a first end and a second end with a gear mounted to each of the first and second ends rotatably meshes with the first gear on the rotatable shaft. The first gear also provides a pivot point for the drive shaft. The drive mechanism further includes a hub capable of supporting a rotatable member. The hub has a second gear mounted thereto which rotatably meshes with the gear mounted to the second end of the drive shaft. Lastly, the drive mechanism includes a hollow support arm extending between the pivot point and the hub. The hollow support arm has a vertical vector and completely encloses the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Nicholas A. Trapp