Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Lewis
Stephen J. Lewis 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).
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Patent number: 11712952Abstract: A soft top cover assembly including a pivotal portion adapted for attaching at a roof top opening of a vehicle to selectively close off the roof top opening and open up the roof top opening for an open-air experience. The assembly has a cover attached to a first bow member of the pivotal portion and a rear header. Selectively rotating the pivotal portion covers and uncovers the roof top opening. The assembly has at least one pair of shutface appliques adjacent to the sides of the roof top opening. At least one pair of rear side belt mounts incorporating a belt rail and adapted to connect to the vehicle and operable to attach LH/RH rear side windows.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Bestop Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Eric D. Getzschman, Duane C. Junkin, David A. Smith, Charles C. Turney, Edward S. Piec, Jonathon G. Moore, Brandon Kincaid, Eric J. Hanson
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Patent number: 11712951Abstract: An articulating front top cover assembly adapted for connecting to a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof of the vehicle. A pivotal portion includes a multi-bar over-center linkage arrangement. The pivotal portion is movable between at least a closed position over the front vehicle compartment and an open position with a passive lock from the multi-bar linkage assembly for an open air feel.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Jonathon G. Moore, David A. Smith, Charles C. Turney, Stephen J. Lewis, William H. Haberkamp
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Patent number: 11685241Abstract: An articulating soft front cockpit cover assembly including an auxiliary tensioning link, coupling link and cross-car bow. A pivot point rotatable joining the auxiliary tensioning link and coupling link is located at the top of the auxiliary tensioning link. A bracket is provided on the auxiliary tensioning link or coupling link and extends cross-car and attaches to the front or rear edge of the cross-car bow. The soft front cockpit cover assembly in sealing engagement with a rearward top portion of a roof. The articulating portion movable between at least a closed position over about the front vehicle cockpit and at least one open position for an open-air feel.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Bestop, Inc.Inventor: Stephen J. Lewis
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Patent number: 11660942Abstract: A lift assist lock-down assembly for a soft top assembly, the lock-down assembly operably coupled to first and second bows selectively rotatable between an open/sunroof position and an open/downward position. A handle member is rotatable between unlocked and locked positions. A cam and a cam lockout selectively prevent the bows from rotating. When locked in a first position, the bows are prevented from rotating generally rearward/downward, thereby preventing the soft top assembly from moving into the open/downward position. When locked in a second position, the bows are prevented from rotating generally forward/upward, thereby generally preventing the soft top from bouncing or from moving into the open/sunroof position.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Tavis Lutzka
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Patent number: 11648830Abstract: A soft top assembly which includes lift assist and improved fabric management. The assembly includes front side rails pivotally connected to rear side rails. A plurality of fabric control bows with control linkages provide fabric control to the top material during pivoting of the front side rails. A first and second gas strut are attached to the rear side rails to assist lifting and controlled motion as the top is moved between a closed position and open sunroof position, as one strut is fully loaded and compressed while the other strut is fully loaded and open, for lift assist and dampening.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Tavis Lutzka, William H. Haberkamp, Eric D. Getzschman, Jose N. Vigil, Andy Waite
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Publication number: 20230017399Abstract: This disclosure provides an apparatus or system for the modulation of neural activity in the cervical sympathetic chain (CSC) or superior cervical ganglion (SCG) or SCG post-ganglionic branch(es) and for the treatment of sleep apnoea, as well as methods for their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Alessandra Giarola, Yee-Hsee Hsieh, Stephen J. Lewis, Arun Sridhar
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Publication number: 20220387407Abstract: A method of attenuating opioid induced cardio and/or respiratory depression in a subject in need thereof includes administering to the subject an amount of a composition comprising a nitroxide compound effective to attenuate the opioid induced cardio and/or respiratory depression.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, James M. Seckler
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Publication number: 20220314752Abstract: A quarter window assembly for a soft top cover assembly that is removable. The quarter window assembly is connectable to the soft cover assembly. The quarter window assembly has a hard corner assembly mountable to features connected to a vehicle. The hard corner assembly is an injection molded plastic assembly. The quarter window assembly also has a panel carrying at least one window, and the panel is secured to the hard corner assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Charles C. Turney, Jonathon G. Moore, Duane C. Junkin
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Publication number: 20220305891Abstract: An articulating soft front cockpit cover assembly including an auxiliary tensioning bow, coupling rod and cross-car bow. A pivot point rotatably joining the auxiliary and coupling rod is located at the top of the auxiliary tensioning bow. A bracket is provided on the auxiliary tensioning bow or coupling rod and extends cross-car and attaches to the front or rear edge of the cross-car bow. The soft front cockpit cover assembly in sealing engagement with a rearward top portion of a roof. The articulating portion movable between at least a closed position over about the front vehicle cockpit and at least one open position for an open-air feel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Bestop, Inc.Inventor: Stephen J. Lewis
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Publication number: 20220305268Abstract: This invention relates to devices, methods and substances for use in the treatment of hypertension and/or elevated blood pressure in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Sarah Faridah Hassan, Stephen J. Lewis, Sheridan McMurray, Arun Sridhar, Ibrahim Salman
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Patent number: 11452872Abstract: This disclosure provides an apparatus or system for the modulation of neural activity in the cervical sympathetic chain (CSC) or superior cervical ganglion (SCG) or SCG post-ganglionic branch(es) and for the treatment of sleep apnoea, as well as methods for their use.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignees: Galvani Bioelectronics Limited, Case Western Reserve UniversityInventors: Alessandra Giarola, Yee-Hsee Hsieh, Stephen J. Lewis, Arun Sridhar
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Publication number: 20220273604Abstract: A method of attenuating opioid induced ventilatory and/or respiratory depression and/or augmenting opioid induced analgesia in a subject in need thereof includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a cystine ester or an adduct, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a tautomer, or a solvate thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Benjamin M. Gaston, Stephen J. Lewis
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Publication number: 20220274474Abstract: An articulating soft front cockpit cover assembly including an auxiliary tensioning bow, coupling rod and cross-car bow. A pivot point rotatable joining the auxiliary and coupling rod is located at the top of the auxiliary tensioning bow. A bracket is provided on the auxiliary tensioning bow or coupling rod and extends cross-car and attaches to the front or rear edge of the cross-car bow. The soft front cockpit cover assembly in sealing engagement with a rearward top portion of a roof. The articulating portion movable between at least a closed position over about the front vehicle cockpit and at least one open position for an open-air feel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Bestop, Inc.Inventor: Stephen J. Lewis
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Patent number: 11422131Abstract: A sensor for the detection of an analyte in a fluid includes an electrode having a detection surface, a polydopamine layer adhered to the electrode detection surface; and optionally a receptor chemically functionalized to the polydopamine of the detection surface of the electrode. The receptor selectively binds to the analyte of interest and the analyte once bound is detectable by measuring the change of capacitance of the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventors: James M. Seckler, Neil A. Goldsmith, Stephen J. Lewis, Corey Smith, James Bates, Nicole Meyers, Spencer T. Burton
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Publication number: 20220258577Abstract: A side door assembly is provided for an automotive vehicle body having a side opening. The side door assembly includes an upper door half incorporating a unique outer panel coupled to or integrally formed with a structural portion. Soft goods are operably coupled to the structural portion of the upper door half. The side door assembly includes a one-piece casting for hinged connection to the vehicle body. The casting forms a frame. At least one panel insert is selectively connected from the interior of the vehicle outward by a plurality of rotary attachment features to the frame. The frame includes a plurality of reinforcement features to add structure and rigidity, while reducing weight, to the side door assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Getzschman, George C. Stickles, William H. Haberkamp, Stephen J. Lewis
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Patent number: 11413940Abstract: A quarter window assembly for a soft top cover assembly that is removable. The quarter window assembly is connectable to the soft cover assembly. The quarter window assembly has a hard corner assembly mountable to features connected to a vehicle. The hard corner assembly is an injection molded plastic assembly. The quarter window assembly also has a panel carrying at least one window, and the panel is secured to the hard corner assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Charles C. Turney, Jonathon G. Moore, Duane C. Junkin
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Publication number: 20220242212Abstract: A tonneau cover access panel assembly connectable to a vehicle that eliminates the need for side rails to both locate and tension a tonneau cover. The assembly also reduces weight and complexity. The assembly incorporates a readily accessible rear latching system that reduces or eliminates interference with the tonneau cover during operation. The assembly also incorporates a tonneau cover tensioning system. The tension seals out environmental elements and holds the tonneau cover and locating bows in place. The assembly holds the tonneau in the closed tension state keeping the tonneau cover secured and tight until the cover is opened by an operator. The assembly is movable between a closed position and a fully open/stowable position and any intermediate positions. The assembly is also movable between at least a first open position and the deployed position for more limiting access to the cargo bed of the vehicle when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Tavis Lutzka, Stephen J. Lewis, David A. Smith
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Publication number: 20220242209Abstract: A panel top assembly for a vehicle including a controlled guide roller management system and install/release mechanism. A pivotal portion, that is rotatable between a closed position and open position, is coupled to guide assemblies slidably connected to guide track assemblies. Each guide track assembly includes a forward isolator assembly that restricts undesired movement/rattling of a roller in a guide track. A rearward isolator assembly restricts undesired movement/rattling of the roller in each guide track, and selectively keeps the roller in the track when the panel top assembly is in a down/open position. The rearward isolator assembly also includes an isolator that selectively allows an opening in the track for releasing the guide assembly from the track to move the panel top assembly to an open/stowed position, and, reinstalling the guide assembly to the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Tavis Lutzka
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Patent number: 11396222Abstract: An articulating soft front cockpit cover assembly having no 2-bow drive link for a vehicle. The soft front cockpit cover assembly in sealing engagement with a rearward top portion of a roof. The articulating portion movable between at least a closed position over about the front vehicle cockpit and at least one open position for an open air feel.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Bestop, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Charles C. Turney
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Patent number: 11364780Abstract: An articulating soft front cockpit cover assembly including an auxiliary tensioning link, coupling link and cross-car bow. A pivot point rotatable joining the auxiliary tensioning link and coupling link is located at the top of the auxiliary tensioning link. A bracket is provided on the auxiliary tensioning link or coupling link and extends cross-car and attaches to the front or rear edge of the cross-car bow. The soft front cockpit cover assembly in sealing engagement with a rearward top portion of a roof. The articulating portion movable between at least a closed position over about the front vehicle cockpit and at least one open position for an open-air feel.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Bestop, Inc.Inventor: Stephen J. Lewis