Patents by Inventor Paul Holbrook
Paul Holbrook 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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Publication number: 20160031618Abstract: The dispensing device provides dispensable material in a closable container in concert with a corresponding accessory so that the container and the accessory can be commonly stored when not in use, and further provides a ventilated storage volume within the device that can facilitate drying and aerating the accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: Digital Innovations, LLCInventors: Tony J. Abfall, Kara Lineal, Paul Holbrook
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Publication number: 20150060461Abstract: A container and container cap for storage and dispensing of moist articles and for storing at least one normally dry article. The container includes a body defining a first compartment for storage of moist articles. The cap defines a second compartment for storage of at least one normally dry article. The cap also defines an opening for dispensing moist articles from the first compartment. A lid is coupled to the cap and includes a pair of sealing flaps for selectively closing the first and second compartments. The ventilated flap for closing the second compartment includes openings for ventilating the second compartment to help dry the normally dry article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Paul Holbrook, Tony J. Abfall, David M. Waskin
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Publication number: 20140166696Abstract: The dispensing device provides dispensable material in a closable container in concert with a corresponding accessory so that the container and the accessory can be commonly stored when not in use, and further provides a ventilated storage volume within the device that can facilitate drying and aerating the accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Tony J. Abfall, Kara Lineal, Paul Holbrook
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Publication number: 20140158712Abstract: The dispensing device provides dispensable material in a closable container in concert with a corresponding accessory so that the container and the accessory can be commonly stored when not in use, and further provides a ventilated storage volume within the device that can facilitate drying and aerating the accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Tony J. Abfall, Kara Lineal, Paul Holbrook
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Publication number: 20130240534Abstract: A container and container cap for storage and dispensing of moist articles and for storing at least one normally dry article. The container includes a body defining a first compartment for storage of moist articles. The cap defines a second compartment for storage of at least one normally dry article. The cap also defines an opening for dispensing moist articles from the first compartment. A lid is coupled to the cap and includes a pair of sealing flaps for selectively closing the first and second compartments. The ventilated flap for closing the second compartment includes openings for ventilating the second compartment to help dry the normally dry article.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Paul Holbrook, Tony J. Abfall, David M. Waskin
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Patent number: 8523020Abstract: The dispensing device provides dispensable material in a closable container in concert with a corresponding accessory so that the container and the accessory can be commonly stored when not in use, and further provides a ventilated storage volume within the device that can facilitate drying and aerating the accessory.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Digital Innovations LLCInventors: Tony J Abfall, Kara Lineal, Paul Holbrook
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Publication number: 20120104113Abstract: The dispensing device provides dispensable material in a closable container in concert with a corresponding accessory so that the container and the accessory can be commonly stored when not in use, and further provides a ventilated storage volume within the device that can facilitate drying and aerating the accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Tony Abfall, Kara Lineal, Paul Holbrook
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Patent number: 8064311Abstract: A cleaning disc for a media reading device having a laser lens. The cleaning disc includes a first surface configured to face the laser lens, a brush extending outwardly from the first surface, and a recess in the first surface configured to receive at least a portion of the brush when the brush contacts the laser lens during a cleaning operation. Each brush is defined by a strand of material that includes opposite ends. A first end of the material extends through a first aperture to define a first brush and a second end extends through a second, spaced apart aperture to define a second brush. A middle portion of the strand of material extends along a second surface of the cleaning disc between the first and second apertures, and is covered by a cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Digital Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul Holbrook, Tony J. Abfall, David M. Waskin, Mark Brodie Williams
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Patent number: 7854415Abstract: A support for an electronic display is provided. The support is movable through a panning motion by both manual manipulation and a motor. The support may include a clutch that facilitates both manual and motorized panning of the electronic display. The support is manually movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The support is also capable of supporting a relatively heavy load, such as a television or a computer monitor, and rotating the heavy load through a panning motion with a relatively small motor. The support may include a thrust bearing to facilitate panning of the heavy load. The support also includes a clutch that prevents stripping or damage of electrical components in the event panning motion is inhibited, such as by engagement of the electronic display with a wall. The support also includes a plurality of mechanical components that are removable as a single unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul Holbrook, Sigurd A. Nelson, II, Tony J. Abfall, David M. Waskin
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Publication number: 20100213276Abstract: The dispensing device provides dispensable material in a closable container in concert with a corresponding accessory so that the container and the accessory can be commonly stored when not in use, and further provides a ventilated storage volume within the device that can facilitate drying and aerating the accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Tony Abfall, Kara Lineal, Paul Holbrook
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Publication number: 20090090723Abstract: A container and container cap for storage and dispensing of moist articles and for storing at least one normally dry article. The container includes a body defining a first compartment for storage of moist articles. The cap defines a second compartment for storage of at least one normally dry article. The cap also defines an opening for dispensing moist articles from the first compartment. A lid is coupled to the cap and includes a pair of sealing flaps for selectively closing the first and second compartments. The ventilated flap for closing the second compartment includes openings for ventilating the second compartment to help dry the normally dry article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Paul Holbrook, Tony J. Abfall, David M. Waskin
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Publication number: 20090073860Abstract: A cleaning disc for a media reading device having a laser lens. The cleaning disc includes a first surface configured to face the laser lens, a brush extending outwardly from the first surface, and a recess in the first surface configured to receive at least a portion of the brush when the brush contacts the laser lens during a cleaning operation. Each brush is defined by a strand of material that includes opposite ends. A first end of the material extends through a first aperture to define a first brush and a second end extends through a second, spaced apart aperture to define a second brush. A middle portion of the strand of material extends along a second surface of the cleaning disc between the first and second apertures, and is covered by a cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Paul Holbrook, Tony J. Abfall, David M. Waskin, Mark Brodie Williams
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Publication number: 20080151483Abstract: A support for an electronic display is provided. The support is movable through a panning motion by both manual manipulation and a motor. The support may include a clutch that facilitates both manual and motorized panning of the electronic display. The support is manually movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The support is also capable of supporting a relatively heavy load, such as a television or a computer monitor, and rotating the heavy load through a panning motion with a relatively small motor. The support may include a thrust bearing to facilitate panning of the heavy load. The support also includes a clutch that prevents stripping or damage of electrical components in the event panning motion is inhibited, such as by engagement of the electronic display with a wall. The support also includes a plurality of mechanical components that are removable as a single unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Paul Holbrook, Sigurd A. Nelson, Tony J. Abfall, David M. Waskin
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Publication number: 20070245505Abstract: A disc cleaner (10) for cleaning discs (D), which in some aspects can clean vertically oriented discs. The disc cleaner may include a housing (20) for supporting a disc, a drive assembly supported by the housing and engageable with the disc to rotate the disc, and means for applying cleaning agent (B) to a data recording surface of the disc (R) while the disc is supported by the housing. The disc cleaner may include housing that facilitates handling of the disc by its central hole, a drive assembly disposed within the housing, the drive assembly frictionally rotating the disc by its perimeter, and a switch (75) for actuating the drive assembly when the disc is at least partially inserted in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2005Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Tony Abfall, Paul Holbrook, Stephen Kohler, Sigurd Nelson ll, David Waskin
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Publication number: 20070240698Abstract: Accessory for a barbecue grill which automatically flips food over 180 degrees at desired intervals, and which allows the food to rest essentially on the existing grill rack surface when cooking.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventor: Paul Holbrook
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Publication number: 20070022859Abstract: A punch for punching a workpiece. The punch includes a base and a workpiece support coupled to the base and arranged to support the workpiece in a substantially upright position. A punch member is coupled to the workpiece support and is movable between a ready position and a punch position. A lever arm is movable through an angle greater than or equal to about 60 degrees to move the punch member between the ready position and the punch position and a linkage interconnecting the lever arm and the punch member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: ACCO BRANDS USA LLCInventors: Jon Godston, Sumir Kapur, Scott Kouri, Michael Albertini, John McClusky, Paul Holbrook, Balaji Kandasamy, Andrew Kist
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Patent number: 6092292Abstract: A can opener (30) includes a housing (32) which supports a drive wheel (64) for rotating a can (82) loaded on the opener. While the can (82) is being rotated by the drive wheel (64), a cutter (74) is severing a lid (80) of the can therefrom. An actuator (86) is pivotally mounted at the rear of the housing (32) and extends across the top, and over the front, of the can opener (30) to provide the external control for operating the can opener. A switching mechanism (136) and a disc (184) are located within the housing (32) and are responsive to movement of the actuator (86) by a user to operate the can opener (30). A magnet assembly (98) is removably located on the underside of the actuator (86) for attaching magnetically to the lid (80) of the can (82) during a lid-cutting operation to facilitate removal of the lid from the can after completion of the lid-cutting operation. A blade sharpener (42) is located at the rear of the housing (32).Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.Inventors: Joseph F. Molnar, Walter G. Birdsell, Paul Holbrook, Michael E. Laude
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Patent number: 6079865Abstract: A hand mixer 30 is formed with a housing 32 and a handle 34 extending in one direction from the housing. A pair of beaters 58 and 60 can be assembled with the hand mixer 30 and rotated by a motor 88 under the control of a sensory actuator 92. A slidable compliant switch pad 44 provides an external facility for an operator to selectively position the sensory actuator 92 to operate the motor 88, and the beaters 58 and 60, at the different speeds. The sensory actuator 92 provides a tactile response to the operator during selection of the different speeds. The hand mixer 30 is provided with a first embodiment of a beater ejection mechanism 192, or a second embodiment of a beater ejection mechanism 242, for facilitating ejection of the beaters 58 and 60 from the hand mixer. A button 52 located externally on top of the housing 32 provides operational access to the operator to initiate the beater ejection process.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.Inventors: Daniel J. Plavcan, Paul Holbrook, Robert A. St. John
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Patent number: D726026Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Digita Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul Holbrook, Tony Abfall, Nickolas Stabinsky, Johan G. Abadie, Collin Anderson
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Patent number: D726027Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Digital Innovations, LLC.Inventors: Paul Holbrook, Tony Abfall, Kara Lineal, Johan G. Abadie, Collin Anderson