Patents by Inventor Ryan Hatfield

Ryan Hatfield 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).

  • Publication number: 20250102810
    Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted housing containing rear-facing displays that display images for a user when the head-mounted housing is worn. The head-mounted housing may be coupled to the user's head using a headband. The headband may include an upper headband portion and a lower headband portion that extends from the first headband portion. The upper and lower headband portions may extend from the head-mounted housing at fixed angles and may be offset from a support post of the head-mounted housing. Stiffeners may be included in the upper and lower headband portions. The stiffeners may include graded stiffeners and/or braided cords that help the upper and/or lower headband portions conform to a user's head. The headband may also include a temple housing coupled to the upper and lower headband portions that has an opening to attach the headband to the support post and/or may include keeper loops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Ryan M David, Benjamin A Shaffer, Benjamin A Stevenson, Evan A Cernokus, Robert V Tang, Dustin A Hatfield, Yuhao Pan, Erin Bosch, Alexander Siegel, Megan Grant, Zachary M Hammond, Lindsey J Scenna, Alyssa B Abood, Zilan Chen, Michael Wu, Venkata Narayana Murthy Arelekatti, Nathaniel M Henderson-Cox, Chad J Miller
  • Publication number: 20170347802
    Abstract: This invention relates to disposable and recyclable protective coverings for the top portion of a seat, such as those found in cinemas, theaters, and airplanes. The Disposable and Recyclable Protective Seat Covering consists of a belt, which fits to most seats, and a strap that runs overtop the seat and fastens on the back of the belt. The belt contains a raised head guard for user protection and comfort, and a pocket for storing small valuables. Also, an optional drape hangs from the belt and covers the front of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Ryan Hatfield
  • Publication number: 20160055708
    Abstract: Methods and system for facilitating the in-person wagering process. A bettor operates a device, such as a smartphone or tablet PC, to indicate the various indicia of a desired wager: amount, event, etc. In some embodiments, the device facilitates the indication by presenting past wagers or other preconstructed wagers. Once the wager or wagers are finalized, the device displays a graphical indicia permitting access to the various attributes of the wager(s). The graphical indicia may also include other desirable features such as error correction, authentication, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph Richardson, Ryan Hatfield
  • Publication number: 20050162684
    Abstract: A method of printing includes the steps of: receiving an image data file from an originator at said printer, said image data file including at least one origination identifier; determining if said at least one originator identifier matches an authorization identifier stored in memory of said printer, said authorization identifier corresponding to at least one enable property; and printing said image data file using at least one imaging substance, said imaging substance enabled for said originator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Martin Brown, Ryan Hatfield, Ryan Massengale, David Snow, Timothy Yorkey