Patents by Inventor Paul J. Maginot

Paul J. Maginot 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: 11898367
    Abstract: A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs include a first lateral leg and a second lateral leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first lateral leg and the second lateral leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms include a first lateral arm and a second lateral arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first lateral arm and the second lateral arm. In addition, the portable barrier has a first side screen connected to the first lateral arm and the first lateral leg, the first side screen defining a side opening. The portable barrier further has a first side opening cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Publication number: 20240011318
    Abstract: A method of setting up a portable barrier that includes a pedestal assembly with first and second legs, a cover assembly with first and second arms, and a tensioner is disclosed. The method includes (a) moving the first leg from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration, (b) moving the second leg from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration, (c) moving the first arm from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration, and (d) moving the second arm from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration, (e) moving the tensioner from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration; and (f) while the tensioner is positioned in its expanded configuration, maintaining with the tensioner: (1) the first leg in its expanded configuration, (2) the second leg in its expanded leg configuration, (3) the first arm in its expanded configuration, and (4) the second arm in its expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Gary A. Vandenbark, Paul J. Maginot, Robert G. Glass
  • Publication number: 20230313557
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly having a first junction support, a second junction support, and a third junction support, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first junction support is spaced apart from the second junction support to define a first junction space. The second junction support is spaced apart from the third junction support to define a second junction space. The first fastener defines a first axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. The second fastener defines a second axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. And the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventors: Gary A. Vandenbark, Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 11674331
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly having a first junction support, a second junction support, and a third junction support, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first junction support is spaced apart from the second junction support to define a first junction space. The second junction support is spaced apart from the third junction support to define a second junction space. The first fastener defines a first axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. The second fastener defines a second axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. And the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventors: Gary A. Vandenbark, Paul J. Maginot
  • Publication number: 20220389736
    Abstract: A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs include a first lateral leg and a second lateral leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first lateral leg and the second lateral leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms include a first lateral arm and a second lateral arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first lateral arm and the second lateral arm. In addition, the portable barrier has a first side screen connected to the first lateral arm and the first lateral leg, the first side screen defining a side opening. The portable barrier further has a first side opening cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Publication number: 20220259885
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly having a first junction support, a second junction support, and a third junction support, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first junction support is spaced apart from the second junction support to define a first junction space. The second junction support is spaced apart from the third junction support to define a second junction space. The first fastener defines a first axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. The second fastener defines a second axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. And the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventors: Gary A. Vandenbark, Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 11414884
    Abstract: A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs include a first lateral leg and a second lateral leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first lateral leg and the second lateral leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms include a first lateral arm and a second lateral arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first lateral arm and the second lateral arm. In addition, the portable barrier has a first side screen connected to the first lateral arm and the first lateral leg, the first side screen defining a side opening. The portable barrier further has a first side opening cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 11326365
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly having a first junction support, a second junction support, and a third junction support, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first junction support is spaced apart from the second junction support to define a first junction space. The second junction support is spaced apart from the third junction support to define a second junction space. The first fastener defines a first axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. The second fastener defines a second axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. And the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventors: Gary A. Vandenbark, Paul J. Maginot
  • Publication number: 20200354982
    Abstract: A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs include a first lateral leg and a second lateral leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first lateral leg and the second lateral leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms include a first lateral arm and a second lateral arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first lateral arm and the second lateral arm. In addition, the portable barrier has a first side screen connected to the first lateral arm and the first lateral leg, the first side screen defining a side opening. The portable barrier further has a first side opening cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Publication number: 20200318377
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly having a first junction support, a second junction support, and a third junction support, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first junction support is spaced apart from the second junction support to define a first junction space. The second junction support is spaced apart from the third junction support to define a second junction space. The first fastener defines a first axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. The second fastener defines a second axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. And the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventors: Gary A. Vandenbark, Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 10724268
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly. The portable barrier further has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a flooring connected to the first leg and the second leg. In addition, the portable barrier has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. The portable barrier additionally has (i) a first limiter releasably connecting the first leg and the first arm, and (ii) a second limiter releasably connecting the second leg and the second arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 10689878
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly having a first junction support, a second junction support, and a third junction support, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first junction support is spaced apart from the second junction support to define a first junction space. The second junction support is spaced apart from the third junction support to define a second junction space. The first fastener defines a first axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. The second fastener defines a second axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. And the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventors: Gary A. Vandenbark, Paul J. Maginot
  • Publication number: 20180171659
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly. The portable barrier further has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a flooring connected to the first leg and the second leg. In addition, the portable barrier has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. The portable barrier additionally has (i) a first limiter releasably connecting the first leg and the first arm, and (ii) a second limiter releasably connecting the second leg and the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Publication number: 20180171658
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly having a first junction support, a second junction support, and a third junction support, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first junction support is spaced apart from the second junction support to define a first junction space. The second junction support is spaced apart from the third junction support to define a second junction space. The first fastener defines a first axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. The second fastener defines a second axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. And the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Gary A. Vandenbark, Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 9896863
    Abstract: A method of setting up a portable barrier includes (a) moving a first leg and a second leg away from each other to an arrangement in which a first extension portion of the first leg and a second extension portion of the second leg are each supported on a substantially horizontal surface, (b) moving a flooring from a collapsed flooring configuration to an expanded flooring configuration in response to step (a), (c) moving a first arm and a second arm away from each other, (d) moving a covering from a collapsed covering configuration to an expanded covering configuration in response to step (c), and (e) securing a supplemental component in fixed relation to the second leg after step (d). When the flooring is in the expanded flooring configuration and the covering is in the expanded covering configuration, an occupant space is defined between the flooring and the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 9879443
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. In addition, the portable barrier includes a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier includes a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg. The portable barrier also includes a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm. Additionally, the portable barrier includes a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Maginot, Gary A. Vandenbark
  • Publication number: 20170058554
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. In addition, the portable barrier includes a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier includes a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg. The portable barrier also includes a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm. Additionally, the portable barrier includes a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Paul J. Maginot, Gary A. Vandenbark
  • Publication number: 20170030103
    Abstract: A method of setting up a portable barrier includes (a) moving a first leg and a second leg of a leg assembly away from each other to an arrangement in which a first extension portion of the first leg and a second extension portion of the second leg are each supported on a substantially horizontal surface, (b) moving a flooring from a collapsed flooring configuration to an expanded flooring configuration in response to step (a), (c) moving a first arm and a second arm of an arm assembly away from each other, (d) moving a covering from a collapsed covering configuration to an expanded covering configuration in response to step (c), and (e) securing a supplemental component in fixed relation to the second leg after step (d). When the flooring is in the expanded flooring configuration and the covering is in the expanded covering configuration, an occupant space is defined between the flooring and the covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 9493963
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. In addition, the portable barrier includes a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier includes a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg. The portable barrier also includes a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm. Additionally, the portable barrier includes a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Maginot, Gary A. Vandenbark
  • Patent number: 9470011
    Abstract: A method of setting up a portable barrier includes (a) moving a first leg and a second leg away from each other to an arrangement in which a first extension portion of the first leg and a second extension portion of the second leg are each supported on a substantially horizontal surface, (b) moving a flooring from a collapsed flooring configuration to an expanded flooring configuration in response to step (a), (c) moving a first arm and a second arm away from each other, (d) moving a covering from a collapsed covering configuration to an expanded covering configuration in response to step (c), and (e) securing a supplemental component in fixed relation to the second leg after step (d). When the flooring is in the expanded flooring configuration and the covering is in the expanded covering configuration, an occupant space is defined between the flooring and the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot