Patents by Inventor Ryan J. Bruce

Ryan J. Bruce 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: 11930905
    Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan J. Bruce
  • Patent number: 11737501
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf gloves having a cut out portion and methods to manufacture gloves having a cut out portion are generally described herein. Other embodiments of gloves may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager, Toby Stapleton
  • Publication number: 20230109765
    Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover fixedly coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of panels, arranged in a direction away from the base, wherein the plurality of panels defines an interior chamber, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan J. Bruce, James D. Martell
  • Publication number: 20220079310
    Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan J. Bruce
  • Publication number: 20220071326
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf gloves having a cut out portion and methods to manufacture gloves having a cut out portion are generally described herein. Other embodiments of gloves may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager, Toby Stapleton
  • Patent number: 11172713
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf gloves having a cut out portion and methods to manufacture gloves having a cut out portion are generally described herein. Other embodiments of gloves may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager, Toby Stapleton
  • Patent number: 10588363
    Abstract: Embodiments of a glove including a cut out portion and a reinforcing panel are described herein. In many embodiments, a glove comprises a glove body with a dorsal side, a palmar side, a plurality of finger portions, a thumb portion, and a wrist portion. The wrist portion defines a glove opening in communication with an interior portion defined within the glove body. A reinforcing panel is secured on an outer surface of a palm portion adjacent the wrist portion of the glove body. A cut out portion defines an opening formed through the reinforcing panel and in communication with the interior portion of the glove body to minimize bunching up of the glove body. Other embodiments are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager
  • Publication number: 20200000158
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf gloves having a cut out portion and methods to manufacture gloves having a cut out portion are generally described herein. Other embodiments of gloves may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager, Toby Stapleton
  • Patent number: 10413002
    Abstract: Embodiments of a glove including a cut out portion and a reinforcing panel are described herein. In many embodiments, a glove comprises a glove body with a dorsal side, a palmar side, a plurality of finger portions, a thumb portion, and a wrist portion. The wrist portion defines a glove opening in communication with an interior portion defined within the glove body. A reinforcing panel is secured on an outer surface of the glove body between the thumb portion and the wrist portion. A cut out portion defines an opening formed through the reinforcing panel and in communication with the interior portion of the glove body to minimize bunching up of the glove body. Other embodiments of gloves are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager, Toby Stapleton
  • Publication number: 20170095018
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf gloves having a cut out portion and methods to manufacture gloves having a cut out portion are generally described herein. Other embodiments of gloves may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager, Toby Stapleton
  • Publication number: 20170000200
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a glove are disclosed. The glove comprises a glove body comprising a dorsal side and a palmar side having a first end and a second end. The glove further comprises a plurality of finger points and a thumb portion extending from the first end and a wrist portion defined at the second end. The wrist portion defines a glove opening in communication with an interior portion defined within the glove body. A reinforcing panel is secured on an outer surface of the glove body between the thumb portion and the wrist portion. A cut out portion defines an opening formed through the reinforcing panel and in communication with the interior portion of the glove body to minimize bunching up of the glove body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 9480892
    Abstract: A golf bag including a body defining a housing adapted to receive one or more golf clubs, and extending between a bottom portion and a top portion. The golf bag includes a fastener coupled to the body. The fastener includes a first end coupled to the body, a second end opposite the first end, and a locking member. The golf bag also includes a first gripping member coupled to the body and a second gripping member coupled to the fastener. The first gripping member and the second gripping member are configured to receive a cart strap therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, David A. Higdon, Ryan J. Bruce
  • Patent number: 9456643
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a glove are disclosed. The glove comprises a glove body comprising a dorsal side and a palmar side having a first end and a second end. The glove further comprises a plurality of finger points and a thumb portion extending from the first end and a wrist portion defined at the second end. The wrist portion defines a glove opening in communication with an interior portion defined within the glove body. A reinforcing panel is secured on an outer surface of the glove body between the thumb portion and the wrist portion. A cut out portion defines an opening formed through the reinforcing panel and in communication with the interior portion of the glove body to minimize bunching up of the glove body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 9381411
    Abstract: Embodiments of top loading headcovers and methods to manufacture top loading headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of top loading headcovers may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Higdon, James D. Martell, Ryan J. Bruce
  • Patent number: 9307813
    Abstract: Embodiments of a compartment are generally described herein. A compartment for use with a bag wherein the compartment includes a first panel configured to be coupled to the bag. The first panel defines at least a portion of a pocket, has a longitudinal axis, and forms a cutout. The compartment also includes a second panel coupled to the first panel. The second panel covers the cutout, and includes a first material stretchable along a first axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a second material stretchable along the first axis and a second axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Ryan J. Bruce
  • Patent number: 9211468
    Abstract: A glove is provided comprising a glove body. The glove body includes a dorsal side and a palmar side having a first end and a second end. A plurality of fingers and a thumb portion extend from the first end. A wrist portion is defined at the second end. The wrist portion defines a glove opening in communication with an interior portion defined within the glove body. A reinforcing panel is secured to the glove body between the thumb portion and the wrist portion. A cut out portion defines an opening formed through the reinforcing panel and in communication with the interior portion of the glove body. The cut out portion prevents bunching up of the glove body in an area of the glove body. The reinforcing panel is sewn to the glove body when secured between the thumb portion and the wrist portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John L. Loudenslager
  • Publication number: 20150174462
    Abstract: A golf bag including a body defining a housing adapted to receive one or more golf clubs, and extending between a bottom portion and a top portion. The golf bag includes a fastener coupled to the body. The fastener includes a first end coupled to the body, a second end opposite the first end, and a locking member. The golf bag also includes a first gripping member coupled to the body and a second gripping member coupled to the fastener. The first gripping member and the second gripping member are configured to receive a cart strap therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, David A. Higdon, Ryan J. Bruce
  • Publication number: 20150108182
    Abstract: Embodiments of a compartment are generally described herein. A compartment for use with a bag wherein the compartment includes a first panel configured to be coupled to the bag. The first panel defines at least a portion of a pocket, has a longitudinal axis, and forms a cutout. The compartment also includes a second panel coupled to the first panel. The second panel covers the cutout, and includes a first material stretchable along a first axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a second material stretchable along the first axis and a second axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Ryan J. Bruce
  • Patent number: D762068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Ryan J. Bruce
  • Patent number: D795588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING COPORATION
    Inventor: Ryan J. Bruce