Patents by Inventor Robert Michael Branger

Robert Michael Branger 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: 8425391
    Abstract: A foldable package made from one sheet of material where the top portion folds into 3 or more layers. Cutouts in each of the layers line up in a way to make a J-shaped hook. The 3 or more layers fold longitudinally to form a flat tab with a J-shaped hook. The J-shaped hook is then used as a supportive apparatus which allows easy removal of items from a peg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Michael Branger
  • Publication number: 20100089933
    Abstract: A foldable package made from one sheet of material where the top portion folds into 3 or more layers. Cutouts in each of the layers line up in a way to make a J-hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Michael Branger
  • Publication number: 20030140525
    Abstract: This will describe unique foot orthotics that are designed to restore, reduce or eliminate foot, ankle, knee, hip and back pain by restoring your natural gait, balance and posture by supporting and cushioning different arches under the foot. These unique orthotics are made in a way that allows different areas of a unitary part to be custom made at different hardnesses by controlling the thickness and cross-linking of the orthotic in that area. This is very beneficial as some parts of the foot need more solid support and other parts need softer support. The parts are made of a chemical-resistant, water-resistant microcellular closed cell material. Also, the orthotics can be made in a variety of overall average stiffness by varying the amount of foaming agent and/or changing materials. This is required for different sporting activities. These orthotics can also be made very light weight by increasing the amount of foaming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Robert Michael Branger
  • Patent number: 6103154
    Abstract: A method for injection-molding a cross-linked, foamed composition including the introduction of an inert gas into a mold chamber of a preheated mold to evacuate air and oxygen from the mold chamber. A mixture of a resin, a cross-linking agent and a chemical blowing agent are introduced into the mold chamber after the inert gas has evacuated air and oxygen from the mold chamber. The inert gas is evacuated from the mold chamber while the mixture substantially fills the mold chamber. The mixture is heated within the mold chamber to a temperature sufficient to thermally decompose the chemical blowing agent. The temperature of the mixture is maintained within the mold chamber until the resin substantially forms a cross-linked composition. The mold is opened and the cross-linked composition foams to produce a finished product that is free of oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Michael Branger, David N. Fortier
  • Patent number: 5700407
    Abstract: Foamed articles having excellent properties are prepared by partially filling a mold with foamable composition, pressurizing the mold while heating to activate blowing agent and crosslinking agent, and releasing the pressure while the polymer is at least partially crosslinked to permit the foam to fill the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Inventor: Robert Michael Branger