Patents by Inventor Ryan Merrill

Ryan Merrill 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: 12637817
    Abstract: A curb brush device for sweeping a newly formed curb includes a frame for attachment to a vehicle such that the frame extends forwardly from the vehicle. The frame includes a frame attachment bracket and a rail coupled to the frame attachment bracket. A brush arm is coupled to the rail and is extendable laterally from the rail. A brush is coupled to the brush arm. The brush is rotatable for sweeping a surface laterally offset from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Inventors: Erich Schmidt, Ryan Merrill
  • Publication number: 20250188694
    Abstract: A curb brush device for sweeping a newly formed curb includes a frame for attachment to a vehicle such that the frame extends forwardly from the vehicle. The frame includes a frame attachment bracket and a rail coupled to the frame attachment bracket. A brush arm is coupled to the rail and is extendable laterally from the rail. A brush is coupled to the brush arm. The brush is rotatable for sweeping a surface laterally offset from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: ERICH SCHMIDT, RYAN MERRILL, GREG RYKEN
  • Publication number: 20250179748
    Abstract: A curb brush device for sweeping a newly formed curb includes a frame for attachment to a vehicle such that the frame extends forwardly from the vehicle. The frame includes a frame attachment bracket and a rail coupled to the frame attachment bracket. A brush arm is coupled to the rail and is extendable laterally from the rail. A brush is coupled to the brush arm. The brush is rotatable for sweeping a surface laterally offset from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: ERICH SCHMIDT, RYAN MERRILL, GREG RYKIN
  • Publication number: 20240125064
    Abstract: A curb brush device for sweeping a newly formed curb includes a frame for attachment to a vehicle such that the frame extends forwardly from the vehicle. The frame includes a frame attachment bracket and a rail coupled to the frame attachment bracket. A brush arm is coupled to the rail and is extendable laterally from the rail. A brush is coupled to the brush arm. The brush is rotatable for sweeping a surface laterally offset from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Schmidt, Ryan Merrill