Patents by Inventor Paul Stangl
Paul Stangl 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: 20150320224Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Patent number: 9089221Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: RAFFEL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Publication number: 20150173519Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Patent number: 8979044Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for holding systems, devices, apparatuses, or portions thereof in a retracted, extended, or intermediate configuration. In particular, the invention provides permanent magnets and/or magnetizable materials configured to hold systems, devices, apparatuses, or portions thereof in retracted, extended, and/or intermediate configurations.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Raffel Systems, LLCInventors: Kenneth G. Seidl, Edward Nowak, Michael Burwell, Paul Li, Paul Stangl
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Patent number: 8973882Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Raffel Systems, LLCInventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Publication number: 20140232149Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: RAFFEL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Publication number: 20140125095Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: RAFFEL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Patent number: 8714505Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Raffel Systems, LLCInventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Patent number: 8657245Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Raffel Systems, LLCInventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Publication number: 20120248268Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for holding systems, devices, apparatuses, or portions thereof in a retracted, extended, or intermediate configuration. In particular, the invention provides permanent magnets and/or magnetizable materials configured to hold systems, devices, apparatuses, or portions thereof in retracted, extended, and/or intermediate configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: RAFFEL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Kenneth G. Seidl, Edward Nowak, Michael Burwell, Paul Li, Paul Stangl
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Publication number: 20120066920Abstract: The invention provides methods, devices, and systems for autoleveling of an apparatus. In particular, the invention provides devices and systems for autoleveling support apparatuses, such as hospital-type beds, and methods of use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: RAFFEL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl, Ed Nowak
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Publication number: 20100295340Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: RAFFEL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Patent number: D667798Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Raffel Systems, LLCInventors: Michael Burwell, Paul Stangl
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Patent number: D712847Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Raffel Systems, LLCInventors: Douglas Dorn, Paul Li, Paul Stangl
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Patent number: D737225Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: RAFFEL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Kenneth G. Seidl, Paul Stangl