Patents by Inventor Ronald Dean Henry

Ronald Dean Henry 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: 10710671
    Abstract: A handlebar control for use with a vehicle operated by a user. The vehicle includes a handlebar operable to steer the vehicle and at least one brake configured to slow the vehicle when the at least one brake is activated. The handlebar control includes an actuator assembly mounted on the handlebar and configured to be actuated manually by a hand of the user. When actuated, the actuator assembly being configured to activate the at least one brake and/or another component of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: EARTH PUNCHED, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Henry, John Desautels
  • Publication number: 20180201338
    Abstract: A handlebar control for use with a vehicle operated by a user. The vehicle includes a handlebar operable to steer the vehicle and at least one brake configured to slow the vehicle when the at least one brake is activated. The handlebar control includes an actuator assembly mounted on the handlebar and configured to be actuated manually by a hand of the user. When actuated, the actuator assembly being configured to activate the at least one brake and/or another component of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Henry, John Desautels
  • Publication number: 20150378246
    Abstract: Couplers that are configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera or lens. Following general camera construction, the attachment points are typically found on the bottom of the camera or lens. The attachment points may be specifically configured to engage with the couplers. The couplers may be freely rotatable relative to the camera to prevent binding or tangling of a camera strap to which the couplers are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: Ronald Dean Henry
  • Patent number: 9164362
    Abstract: A swivel tether for attaching a camera via a cord to an object, the swivel tether including a side release buckle system having a ball joint connection that allows for 360 degree swivel functionality. This permits the camera to rotate freely without adding tension or twisting of the cord attached thereto and without causing a threaded connection between an end of the cord and the camera to become unthreaded due to rotation of the camera. The ball joint connection may be configured in the plug connection component of the side release buckle system. The side release buckle system also includes a slide lock switch operative to lock plug and socket portions of the buckle system together to prevent unintentional release of the buckle system when fastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: BLACK RAPID, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Henry, Nancy S. Riemer, Robert Gerald Carrasca, Tyler C. Swain
  • Patent number: 9140961
    Abstract: Couplers that are configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera or lens. Following general camera construction, the attachment points are typically found on the bottom of the camera or lens. The attachment points may be specifically configured to engage with the couplers. The couplers may be freely rotatable relative to the camera to prevent binding or tangling of a camera strap to which the couplers are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Dean Henry
  • Publication number: 20140341557
    Abstract: Couplers that are configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera or lens. Following general camera construction, the attachment points are typically found on the bottom of the camera or lens. The attachment points may be specifically configured to engage with the couplers. The couplers may be freely rotatable relative to the camera to prevent binding or tangling of a camera strap to which the couplers are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Ronald Dean Henry
  • Publication number: 20140050468
    Abstract: A swivel tether for attaching a camera via a cord to an object, the swivel tether including a side release buckle system having a ball joint connection that allows for 360 degree swivel functionality. This permits the camera to rotate freely without adding tension or twisting of the cord attached thereto and without causing a threaded connection between an end of the cord and the camera to become unthreaded due to rotation of the camera. The ball joint connection may be configured in the plug connection component of the side release buckle system. The side release buckle system also includes a slide lock switch operative to lock plug and socket portions of the buckle system together to prevent unintentional release of the buckle system when fastened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Henry, Nancy S. Riemer, Robert Gerald Carrasca, Tyler C. Swain
  • Publication number: 20130233902
    Abstract: An enhanced camera transport system includes a primary strap and a selectively removable secondary strap which allows a user to comfortably carry and transport two cameras simultaneously. The straps each comprise couplers that are configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Following general camera construction, the attachment points are found on the bottom of the cameras. In some embodiments, the couplers are slidably attached to the straps to assist with repositioning of the cameras from a transport position to a picture taking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Henry, Kurt Kevin Peterson, Nancy S. Riemer