Patents by Inventor Robert Earl Burns

Robert Earl Burns 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).

  • Tightening mechanisms and applications including the same
    Patent number: 9375053
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Boa Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Earl Burns, Gary R. Hammerslag, Eric Craig Irwin, Kristopher Carlton Lovett, Michael Joseph Nickel, Mark Stanley Soderberg
  • TIGHTENING MECHANISMS AND APPLICATIONS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130269219
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Earl Burns, Gary R. Hammerslag, Eric Craig Irwin, Kristopher Carlton Lovett, Michael Joseph Nickel, Mark Stanley Soderberg