Patents by Inventor Ronnie Michael Ekelund
Ronnie Michael Ekelund 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: 20140338096Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a cover having a top edge and a stiffener comprised of a shape memory material having a material memory coupled to the cover using a securing mechanism to prevent the stiffener from rotating. In one embodiment, the material memory causes the stiffener to assume a pre-determined shape, to temporarily deform without breaking the stiffener when force is applied to the stiffener, and to reassume the pre-determined shape. In one embodiment, an end of the stiffener provides a substantially smooth surface to prevent abrasion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
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Patent number: 8661565Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a cover having a top edge and a stiffener comprised of a shape memory material having a material memory coupled to the cover using a securing mechanism to prevent the stiffener from rotating. In one embodiment, the material memory causes the stiffener to assume a pre-determined shape, to temporarily deform without breaking the stiffener when force is applied to the stiffener, and to reassume the pre-determined shape. In one embodiment, an end of the stiffener provides a substantially smooth surface to prevent abrasion.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Bebe au Lait, LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
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Patent number: 8584262Abstract: A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Bebe au Lait LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Steve Denny
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Patent number: 8196222Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein a stiffener pocket, a first strap and a second strap are disposed along the top edge of the sheet, the first strap and second strap being configured to detachably couple together, and a stiffener housed within the stiffener pocket and being configured to bow outward from the top edge of the sheet, the stiffener comprised of a material comprising a material memory associated with a pre-determined shape, the stiffener assuming the pre-determined shape during a resting state and, when a force is applied, the stiffener is configured to temporarily deform and, when the force is removed, the stiffener reassumes the pre-determined shape, the stiffener having a first end cap formed at a first end and a second end cap formed at a second end, wherein the stiffener, the first end cap and the second end cap collectively comprise a single member.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Bebe au Lait, LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
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Patent number: 8191173Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, and a stiffener disposed along the top edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Bebe au Lait, LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
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Publication number: 20120102617Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a cover having a top edge and a stiffener comprised of a shape memory material having a material memory coupled to the cover using a securing mechanism to prevent the stiffener from rotating. In one embodiment, the material memory causes the stiffener to assume a pre-determined shape, to temporarily deform without breaking the stiffener when force is applied to the stiffener, and to reassume the pre-determined shape. In one embodiment, an end of the stiffener provides a substantially smooth surface to prevent abrasion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
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Patent number: 8091145Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein a strap is coupled to the top edge of the sheet and a plurality of D-rings are coupled using another strap to the top edge of the sheet, and a stiffener stitched into the top edge of the sheet and coupled to the sheet using a stitch configured to prevent the stiffener from rotating within a stiffener pocket, the stiffener having a first end cap disposed on a first end of the stiffener and a second end cap disposed on a second end of the stiffener, wherein the stiffener, when worn, bows outward to provide a viewing area, the stiffener having a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape wherein the first end cap and the second end cap each comprise a substantially rectangular cavity that is configured to receive the first end and the second end of the stiffener, respectively, wherein the stiffener has a material memory associated with a pre-determined shape, tType: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Bebe au Lait, LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
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Publication number: 20110023761Abstract: A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface similar to a conventional bib to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Bebe Au Lait LLCInventor: Ronnie Michael Ekelund
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Publication number: 20110016600Abstract: A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Bebe au Lait LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Steve Denny
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Patent number: 7805770Abstract: A nursing cover including a sheet with a stiffener pocket, a first strap, and a second strap disposed along the top edge of the sheet. The first strap and second strap are configured to detachably couple together. A stiffener comprised of a shape memory material comprising a material memory is housed within the stiffener pocket. The stiffener has a first end and a second end being formed as part of the stiffener. The first end and the second end have a substantially smooth surface to prevent abrading the stiffener pocket. The material memory in the stiffener assumes a pre-determined shape when force is not applied to the stiffener, temporarily deforms without breaking the stiffener when force is applied to the stiffener, and reassumes the pre-determined shape when force is removed from the stiffener.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Bebe au Lait LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
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Patent number: 7805771Abstract: A nursing cover including a sheet, where a stiffener pocket, a first strap and a second strap are disposed along a top edge of the sheet, the first strap and the second strap being configured to detachably couple together, and a stiffener housed within the stiffener pocket, configured to bow outward from the top edge of the sheet. The stiffener having a shape memory material having a material memory associated with a pre-determined shape and assuming the pre-determined shape during a resting state. When a force is applied, the stiffener is configured to temporarily deform and when the force is removed, the stiffener reassumes the pre-determined shape. The stiffener has a first end cap formed at a first end and a second end cap formed at a second end, where the stiffener, the first end cap and the second end cap are collectively a single member.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Bebe au Lait LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
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Patent number: 7784108Abstract: A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Bebe au Lait LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Stephen Denny
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Publication number: 20100011478Abstract: A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Bebe au Lait LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Steve Denny
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Publication number: 20080250543Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein a strap is coupled to the top edge of the sheet and a plurality of D-rings are coupled using another strap to the top edge of the sheet, and a stiffener stitched into the top edge of the sheet and coupled to the sheet using a stitch configured to prevent the stiffener from rotating within a stiffener pocket, the stiffener having a first end cap disposed on a first end of the stiffener and a second end cap disposed on a second end of the stiffener, wherein the stiffener, when worn, bows outward to provide a viewing area, the stiffener having a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape wherein the first end cap and the second end cap each comprise a substantially rectangular cavity that is configured to receive the first end and the second end of the stiffener, respectively, wherein the stiffener has a material memory associated with a pre-determined shape, tType: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: Bebe au Lait LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
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Publication number: 20080250542Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein a stiffener pocket, a first strap and a second strap are disposed along the top edge of the sheet, the first strap and second strap being configured to detachably couple together, and a stiffener housed within the stiffener pocket and being configured to bow outward from the top edge of the sheet, the stiffener comprised of a material comprising a material memory associated with a pre-determined shape, the stiffener assuming the pre-determined shape during a resting state and, when a force is applied, the stiffener is configured to temporarily deform and, when the force is removed, the stiffener reassumes the pre-determined shape, the stiffener having a first end cap formed at a first end and a second end cap formed at a second end, wherein the stiffener, the first end cap and the second end cap collectively comprise a single member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: Bebe Au Lait LLCInventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund