Patents by Inventor Shaun Reed

Shaun Reed 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: 20230407927
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a device. In one example, the device is configured to automatically grab and slip a line. The device is further configured to allow a user to actuate a side plate and a cam independently of one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Ole Kils, Tyler J. Mayer, Alex Hurd, Shaun Reed
  • Patent number: 11781610
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a device. In one example, the device is configured to automatically grab and slip a line. The device is further configured to decrease degradation to the line by limiting a rotation of the device via contact with the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: CMC RESCUE, INC.
    Inventors: Ole Kils, Tyler J. Mayer, Alex Hurd, Shaun Reed
  • Publication number: 20220403898
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a device. In one example, the device is configured to automatically grab and slip a line. The device is further configured to decrease degradation to the line by limiting a rotation of the device via contact with the line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Ole Kils, Tyler J. Mayer, Alex Hurd, Shaun Reed
  • Patent number: 11524185
    Abstract: A closure system for a line-engaging device is herein disclosed. The closure system comprises a latch for securing the line-engaging device in a closed position by engaging with one or more of a plurality of keepers in the device body. The configuration of the latch and the keepers is such that transition from a closed position of the closure system to an open position of the closure system may only occur following two or more actuations of the latch, this may reduce the probability of unintentional disengagement of a line or cable from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: CMC RESCUE, INC.
    Inventors: Ole Kils, Shaun Reed, Ryan Schaafsma, Tyler Mayer
  • Publication number: 20200306566
    Abstract: A closure system for a line-engaging device is herein disclosed. The closure system comprises a latch for securing the line-engaging device in a closed position by engaging with one or more of a plurality of keepers in the device body. The configuration of the latch and the keepers is such that transition from a closed position of the closure system to an open position of the closure system may only occur following two or more actuations of the latch, this may reduce the probability of unintentional disengagement of a line or cable from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Ole Kils, Shaun Reed, Ryan Schaafsma, Tyler Mayer