Patents by Inventor Skip A Pierce

Skip A Pierce 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: 9090197
    Abstract: A camping assembly is provided having a frame with a base and a superstructure, and a tent mounted on the frame superstructure, wherein the tent is configurable from a closed position for transport to an open position with the tent floor forming a cantilever relative to the frame. The camping assembly may be mounted on a typical vehicle trailer hitch by engaging the receiver, and braces extending from the frame superstructure to the vehicle act to stabilize the camping assembly during transport. The camping assembly may be used on or off of the vehicle. When the camping assembly is used off of the vehicle, it is supported on adjustable legs on outriggers, with the tent supported on top of the frame superstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: GearHouse Locker, LLC
    Inventors: Skip A. Pierce, Glen J. Lawson
  • Patent number: 8782829
    Abstract: A body enveloping sleeping device has a generally pear shaped body member that has a mat, cushioned or uncushioned, that is encompassed by a cushion about the mat's outer periphery with a pocket formed between the mat and the cushion on an interior area of the device. A scalloped pillow is located atop the cushion at the cushion's wide end. At least one side opening is located in the body member for allowing the user's arms to pass therethrough. A blanket is attached, fixedly or removably, to the body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: Shelley Ann Pierce, Skip A. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20140175829
    Abstract: A camping assembly is provided having a frame with a base and a superstructure, and a tent mounted on the frame superstructure, wherein the tent is configurable from a closed position for transport to an open position with the tent floor forming a cantilever relative to the frame. The camping assembly may be mounted on a typical vehicle trailer hitch by engaging the receiver, and braces extending from the frame superstructure to the vehicle act to stabilize the camping assembly during transport. The camping assembly may be used on or off of the vehicle. When the camping assembly is used off of the vehicle, it is supported on adjustable legs on outriggers, with the tent supported on top of the frame superstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: GearHouse Locker, LLC
    Inventors: Skip A. Pierce, Glen J. Lawson
  • Publication number: 20140121083
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is provided having a torso support suspended at either end by a frame, which allows the torso support to swing from side-to-side in a pendular motion. Arms extend from each end of the torso support and connect to swivels positioned on the frame, whereby the rotational movement of the torso support relative to at least one of the arms is restrained, so that the torso support will not flip over. The torso support swings relative to an axis created by the swivels, and the distance from the low point of the torso support to the axis may be selected to create a swing period of from 1.5 to 2.5 seconds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Skip A. PIERCE
  • Patent number: 8678472
    Abstract: A camping assembly is provided having a frame with a base and a superstructure, and a tent mounted on the frame superstructure, wherein the tent is configurable from a closed position for transport to an open position with the tent floor forming a cantilever relative to the frame. The camping assembly may be mounted on a typical vehicle trailer hitch by engaging the receiver, and braces extending from the frame superstructure to the vehicle act to stabilize the camping assembly during transport. The camping assembly may be used on or off of the vehicle. When the camping assembly is used off of the vehicle, it is supported on adjustable legs on outriggers, with the tent supported on top of the frame superstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventors: Skip A. Pierce, Glen Jefferson Lawson
  • Publication number: 20130229029
    Abstract: A camping assembly is provided having a frame with a base and a superstructure, and a tent mounted on the frame superstructure, wherein the tent is configurable from a closed position for transport to an open position with the tent floor forming a cantilever relative to the frame. The camping assembly may be mounted on a typical vehicle trailer hitch by engaging the receiver, and braces extending from the frame superstructure to the vehicle act to stabilize the camping assembly during transport. The camping assembly may be used on or off of the vehicle. When the camping assembly is used off of the vehicle, it is supported on adjustable legs on outriggers, with the tent supported on top of the frame superstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Skip A. PIERCE, Glen J. Lawson
  • Patent number: 8458830
    Abstract: A body enveloping sleeping device has a generally pear shaped body member that has a mat, cushioned or uncushioned, that is encompassed by a cushion about the mat's outer periphery with a pocket formed between the mat and the cushion on an interior area of the device. A scalloped pillow is located atop the cushion at the cushion's wide end. At least one side opening is located in the body member for allowing the user's arms to pass therethrough. A blanket is attached, fixedly or removably, to the body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventors: Shelley Ann Pierce, Skip Pierce
  • Publication number: 20100285925
    Abstract: A dance pad having a plurality of conductive panels and incorporating a design which prevents electrostatic discharge from damaging electrical circuitry is disclosed. The dance pad provides the user with a tactile responsive feel, due to the use of resilient spacers and has a tapered perimeter to prevent tripping. The dance pad further incorporates a five handle perimeter design and a means for providing performance feedback to the user which can be audio, visual or vibrational.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: SPORTWALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Skip Pierce, Basil Scafidi, Steve Muenter, Jonathan Curtin
  • Patent number: 7000302
    Abstract: Radio frequency cables have a inner circular conductor and an outer circular conductor. The inner and outer circular conductors are usually formed from copper and are separated by a heavy insulation layer usually cellular polyethylene. The outer side of the outer conductor may further be coated with a heavy polymeric insulation layer. In preparing these radio frequency cables for coupling it is necessary to have a flush cut surface. These flush cuts have been effected in the past by sawing, which has proved to be troublesome as metallic particles are dispersed throughout the insulation. The outer conductor may be prepared for coupling by: 1. Placing a tear collar over the outer conductor and 2. Tearing the outer conductor against the tear collar. This tearing creates an integral and desirable flange in the tearing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Skip A Pierce
  • Publication number: 20040055154
    Abstract: Radio frequency cables have a inner circular conductor and an outer circular conductor. The inner and outer circular conductors are usually formed from copper and are separated by a heavy insulation layer usually cellular polyethylene. The outer side of the outer conductor may further be coated with a heavy polymeric insulation layer. In preparing these radio frequency cables for coupling it is necessary to have a flush cut surface. These flush cuts have been effected in the past be sawing, which has proved to be troublesome as metallic particles are dispersed throughout the insulation. The outer conductor may be prepared for coupling by placing a tear collar over the outer conductor and tearing the outer conductor against the tear collar. This tearing creates an integral and desirable flange in the tearing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Skip A. Pierce