Patents by Inventor Ryan Crawford
Ryan Crawford 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: 20240093878Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a cooktop and a burner mounted on the cooktop. At least one coupling member is coupled to the cooktop. A grate, a griddle, or a reversible griddle is selectively coupled to the at least one coupling member and is operable between a raised position and a lowered position when the grate, the griddle, or the reversible griddle, is engaged with the coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Alexandre Machado Bardal, Randall Vernen Crawford, Patrick J. Duffy, Ken E. Johnson, Michele Harpring Johnson, John Ryan McNally, Paul J. Neuman, Gaston A. Leoni, Leonardo Portilho Soares, Sarah Katherine Small
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Publication number: 20230400290Abstract: A fish measuring board has an elongated board with an upper surface with a trough to receive a fish. A stopper at one end of the board closes the trough and abuts to the fish. A scale is carried by the board and extends from the stopper to measure a length of the fish. A hollow in the board is substantially sealed and provides buoyancy to the board. A track in the bottom of the board can receive and attach an accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventor: Ryan CRAWFORD
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Patent number: 11788351Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Little Giant Ladder Systems, LLCInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Ryan Crawford, Keith Emmel
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Publication number: 20210372199Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: LITTLE GIANT LADDER SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Ryan Crawford, Keith Emmel
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Patent number: 11068867Abstract: A location-aware, bill-splitting payment system and process are disclosed which reduces wait time for service customers, reduces work for service and waitstaff, and increases table turnover rate for a restaurant. The location-aware, bill-splitting payment system and process allows party members to quickly select and pay for their portion of the bill with their mobile devices while still sitting at the table, without having to wait for busy waitstaff to present the bill, or to manually process payment.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Inventor: Ryan Crawford Tucker
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Publication number: 20210054693Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Ryan Crawford, Keith Emmel
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Patent number: 10767416Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Ryan Crawford, Keith Emmel
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Patent number: 10760338Abstract: A ladder is provided comprising a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. A pair of hooks are located such that each hook is positioned adjacent and upper end of an associated rail. A securing apparatus is coupled adjacent the upper end of the first pair of spaced apart rails. The securing apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart engaging members and may include a cross-member coupled therebetween. Each of the engagement members is pivotal with respect to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails. In one embodiment, the securing apparatus lacks any biasing members (e.g., springs or actuators) or locking members. The engagement members and hooks cooperatively encircle and overhead, generally horizontal support member to support and secure the ladder in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Brian B. Russell, N. Ryan Moss, Sean R. Peterson, Darius S. Penrod, Ryan Crawford, Gary Jonas
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Patent number: 10648233Abstract: The present invention relates to ladders and, more particularly, various configurations of ladders including straight and extension ladders, as well as to methods relating to the use and manufacture of such ladders. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a ladder is provided that includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. The ladder also includes a pair of lateral support members, wherein each support member is selectively displaceable in a lateral direction relative to an associated rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a pair of adjustable legs, each leg having a first end slidably coupled to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails and being slidably coupled to an associated lateral support member.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary M. Jonas, Chad Grotegut, Sean R. Peterson, Brian B. Russell, Stephen E. Boynton, Ryan Crawford, Darius S. Penrod
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Publication number: 20200085027Abstract: The invention provides a fishing rod caddy to display, transport and support fishing rods. The caddy comprises an array of receivers carried by a frame, and each sized and shaped to receive a fishing rod. At least one leg is carried by the frame and is pivotal with respect to the frame between a retracted orientation adjacent the frame and a deployed orientation extending from the frame configured to orient the frame at an incline with respect to horizontal. An automatic deployment mechanism is carried by the frame and is operatively coupled to the at least one leg to automatically deploy the at least one leg to the deployed orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Ryan Crawford, Chris Nelson, Richard Smith
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Patent number: 10460221Abstract: A method for displaying a seeded, continuously updating identifier in a QR code and a QR code display and replay attack prevention device that displays a seeded, continuously updating identifier displayed in a QR code are disclosed. This method and QR code display and replay attack prevention device has a changing QR code, preventing replay attacks. The QR code display and replay attack prevention device has a small form factor, is low powered, is inexpensive, and requires no connectivity to the internet.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Inventor: Ryan Crawford Tucker
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Publication number: 20190186200Abstract: The present invention relates to ladders and, more particularly, various configurations of ladders including straight and extension ladders, as well as to methods relating to the use and manufacture of such ladders. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a ladder is provided that includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. The ladder also includes a pair of lateral support members, wherein each support member is selectively displaceable in a lateral direction relative to an associated rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a pair of adjustable legs, each leg having a first end slidably coupled to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails and being slidably coupled to an associated lateral support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary M. Jonas, Chad Grotegut, Sean R. Peterson, Brian B. Russell, Stephen E. Boynton, Ryan Crawford, Darius S. Penrod
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Patent number: 10214961Abstract: The present invention relates to ladders and, more particularly, various configurations of ladders including straight and extension ladders, as well as to methods relating to the use and manufacture of such ladders. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a ladder is provided that includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. The ladder also includes a pair of lateral support members, wherein each support member is selectively displaceable in a lateral direction relative to an associated rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a pair of adjustable legs, each leg having a first end slidably coupled to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails and being slidably coupled to an associated lateral support member.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary M. Jonas, Chad Grotegut, Sean R. Peterson, Brian B. Russell, Stephen E. Boynton, Ryan Crawford, Darius S. Penrod
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Patent number: 9920572Abstract: Stepladders and related methods of using and manufacturing stepladders are provided. In one embodiment, a stepladder is provided that comprises a top cap, a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly has a pair of spaced apart rails pivotally coupled with the top cap. The second assembly includes at least one rail pivotally coupled with the top cap. The first assembly and second assembly are configured to be displaced relative one another such that the stepladder is selectively positionable between a first, deployed state and a second, collapsed state. The first assembly, the second assembly and the top cap are cooperatively configured such that the at least one rail of the second assembly is at least partially nested within an envelope defined by the pair of spaced apart rails of the first assembly with the step ladder is in a collapsed state.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Wing Enterprises, IncorporatedInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary M. Jonas, Sean R. Peterson, Ryan Crawford
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Publication number: 20180030783Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: N. Ryan Moss, Ryan Crawford, Keith Emmel
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Patent number: 9784033Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Wing Enterprises, IncorporatedInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Ryan Crawford, Keith Emmel
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Patent number: 9593531Abstract: A ladder is provided having a securing apparatus for securing the ladder to a horizontally extending support structure (e.g., a utility cable), a vertically extending support structure (e.g., a utility pole) or both. In accordance with one embodiment, the securing apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart engagement mechanisms, wherein each engagement mechanism is pivotally coupled with an associated rail of the ladder. Each engagement mechanism includes a frame member, an engagement member pivotally coupled with the frame member and a pole grasping structure coupled with the frame member. In one embodiment, each engagement member is configured to rotate from a first position, wherein an open gate is formed between the engagement member and its associated frame member, to a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Wing Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jay Ballard, Sean R. Peterson, Gary M. Jonas, N. Ryan Moss, Ryan Crawford, Benjamin Cook, Brian B. Russell
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Publication number: 20170030142Abstract: A ladder is provided comprising a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. A pair of hooks are located such that each hook is positioned adjacent and upper end of an associated rail. A securing apparatus is coupled adjacent the upper end of the first pair of spaced apart rails. The securing apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart engaging members and may include a cross-member coupled therebetween. Each of the engagement members is pivotal with respect to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails. In one embodiment, the securing apparatus lacks any biasing members (e.g., springs or actuators) or locking members. The engagement members and hooks cooperatively encircle and overhead, generally horizontal support member to support and secure the ladder in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Wing Enterprises, IncorporatedInventors: Brian B. Russell, N. Ryan Moss, Sean R. Peterson, Darius S. Penrod, Ryan Crawford, Gary Jonas
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Patent number: 9404306Abstract: A ladder is provided comprising a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. A pair of hooks are located such that each hook is positioned adjacent and upper end of an associated rail. A securing apparatus is coupled adjacent the upper end of the first pair of spaced apart rails. The securing apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart engaging members and may include a cross-member coupled therebetween. Each of the engagement members is pivotal with respect to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails. In one embodiment, the securing apparatus lacks any biasing members (e.g., springs or actuators) or locking members. The engagement members and hooks cooperatively encircle and overhead, generally horizontal support member to support and secure the ladder in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Wing Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Brian B. Russell, N. Ryan Moss, Sean R. Peterson, Darius S. Penrod, Ryan Crawford, Gary Jonas
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Patent number: D934587Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Castek, LLCInventors: Ryan Crawford, Chris Nelson, Richard Smith