Patents by Inventor Steve A. Copeland

Steve A. Copeland 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: 20080280734
    Abstract: An electrically driven, continuous track treadmill having a frame comprising a first section with a second section pivotably connected to a rear end thereof. The treadmill is adjustable between an operational position where the first and second sections are substantially horizontally aligned, and a folded position where the second section is pivoted onto said first section, such that an upper surface of the second section abuts an upper surface of the first section. A handle is pivotally connected to the first section of the frame and extends upwardly away therefrom when the treadmill is in the operational position. The handle pivots into abutting contact with a lower surface of the second section when the treadmill is in the folded position. The treadmill preferably is also provided with an inclination adjustment assembly that is selectively activatable to move the frame between a neutral position, a positively inclined position and a negatively inclined position relative to the floor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Spark Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Steve A. Copeland
  • Publication number: 20080280735
    Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine having a frame that is adjustable between an operational position and a folded position. The frame includes a base that remains in constant contact with a floor surface when the frame is in both the operational and folded positions. A first mast section extends upwardly and outwardly away from the base. A second mast section is pivotally connected to an upper end of the first mast section. The second mast section is pivoted into vertical alignment with the first mast section when the frame is adjusted into the operational position and is pivoted downwardly toward the base when the frame is adjusted into the folded position. First and second swing arm assemblies are pivotally mounted between the second mast section and a flywheel that is mounted on the base. Handlebars are pivotally mounted on the first and second swing arms. The handlebars are adjustable in orientation so as to reduce the overall dimensions of the elliptical exercise machine when it is to be folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Spark Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Steve A. Copeland
  • Publication number: 20080280733
    Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine having a frame adjustable between an operational position and a folded position. A removable outer shell is hingedly connected to a base upon which the elliptical machine stands. The outer shell is configured to resemble two halves of a coffee table that are pivoted to either cover or expose the machine. Each handlebar on the machine includes a hinged section that is movable between a folded and an operational position. The machine is further provided with a latching assembly to lock the flywheel against rotation and to correctly position the same so that the outer shell can be placed over the folded machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: SPARK INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Steve A. Copeland
  • Publication number: 20080128460
    Abstract: A trash container assembly includes a trash receptacle movable between collapsed and expanded positions; and a seat mount for mounting the receptacle on the back of a seat assembly, usually within a vehicle such as an car. Typically, the receptacle includes an accordion type or other collapsible wall and a pair of rigid walls connected to the collapsible wall. A liquid-impermeable trash bag is disposed within the receptacle. A lid is connected to the receptacle and a compartment for pre-moistened wipes or the like is mounted on the lid. The lid and compartment may be positioned atop the receptacle in the expanded position and beside the compartment in the collapsed position. A sidewall of the receptacle may define a recess for receiving the compartment in the collapsed position. The seat mount may include one or more straps for looping around a headrest and the back of the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: 2111081 ONTARIO LIMITED
    Inventors: Corey S. Adler, Steve A. Copeland
  • Publication number: 20080128422
    Abstract: A trash container assembly includes a trash receptacle movable between collapsed and expanded positions; and a seat mount for mounting the receptacle on the back of a seat assembly, usually within a vehicle such as an car. Typically, the receptacle includes an accordion type or other collapsible wall and a pair of rigid walls connected to the collapsible wall. A liquid-impermeable trash bag is disposed within the receptacle. A lid is connected to the receptacle and a compartment for pre-moistened wipes or the like is mounted on the lid. The lid and compartment may be positioned atop the receptacle in the expanded position and beside the compartment in the collapsed position. A sidewall of the receptacle may define a recess for receiving the compartment in the collapsed position. The seat mount may include one or more straps for looping around a headrest and the back of the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: 2111081 ONTARIO LIMITED
    Inventors: Corey S. Adler, Steve A. Copeland
  • Publication number: 20080061169
    Abstract: A steamer head for use with a steaming system for cleaning or smoothing fabric surfaces. The steamer head comprises a housing having a plurality of branches that extend between a base region and a front applicator face. The branches are disposed at an angle relative to each other so that they radiate outwardly from the base region in a fan shape. An inlet in a rear wall of housing is used to connect the steamer head to a hose extending outwardly from a remote steam-containing reservoir. An interior cavity is formed in the base region of the housing and is operationally connected to a bore in the inlet and thereby to the hose. Each of the branches includes a chamber that arises in the interior cavity and terminates in an outlet formed in the front applicator face. One or more of the branches and the chambers therein preferably are oriented so that they are disposed at an angle other than ninety degrees to the front applicator face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: RELIABLE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Steve A. Copeland
  • Publication number: 20080042474
    Abstract: An apparatus including a support structure movable between an erected position and a collapsed position and including a threaded shaft, a first collapsible assembly having a first portion pivotally mounted on the threaded shaft, a second collapsible assembly having a second portion pivotally mounted on the threaded shaft, where at least one of the first and second portions is threadably engaged to the threaded shaft such that the first and second portions are relatively movable toward and away from each other through a rotation of the threaded shaft to move the support structure between the erected and collapsed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: PROMEN-AID INNOVATIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Steve A. Copeland
  • Publication number: 20080042473
    Abstract: A collapsible support structure for use with a wheeled or non-wheeled chair includes a plurality of pivotally connected rigid poles which are parallel to one another in a collapsed position. Stretchable tension straps are strung on the poles to provide tension therebetween when in an erected position. A first collapsible assembly includes a front hub and four struts pivotally connected thereto. A second collapsible assembly includes a rear hub and four struts pivotally connected thereto. The hubs are slidably mounted on a spar. Four legs are pivotally connected to the spar and respectively to one of the struts. A collapsible seat is connected to first and second seat poles each having first and second telescoping segments, each pivotally connected respectively to one of the struts. Two arm poles are respectively pivotally connected to the first segments and to two back poles, which are respectively pivotally connected to each second segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: PROMEN-AID INNOVATIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Steve A. Copeland
  • Patent number: 7303327
    Abstract: A night light comprising a housing with a rotatable bezel mounted thereon. The housing includes a rear wall with electric blades extending outwardly therefrom for engaging in an electrical wall outlet. The bezel is rotatable about a first pivot axis. A LED array is mounted in the bezel and the array is rotatable about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is oriented on a different plane to the first pivot axis and preferably lies at ninety degree thereto. When the bezel is rotated about the first pivot axis, the direction of the light emitted from the LED array is changed. Because the bezel can rotate through 360°, the LED array can be rotated through 360° about the first pivot axis. The LED array can be pivoted through an arc of between 160° and 175° about the second pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: American Tack + Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
  • Patent number: 4999846
    Abstract: A strap and buckle assembly wherein a plurality of ratchet teeth are formed on the strap and the buckle has a ratchet type of catch for releasably retaining the strap. The housing of the buckle has a slipway which receives the strap. A catch lever is pivotally mounted on the housing for movement between a locking position and a release position. The catch lever having first and second portions of its length extending from opposite sides of its pivotal axis. A shoulder is formed on the first portion of the catch lever and is arranged to be oppositely disposed with respect to the locking faces of the ratchet teeth when the catch lever is in the locking position. Resiliently deformable catch biasing arms are formed integrally with and extending from the second portion of the catch lever into contact with the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Safeco Mfg. Limited
    Inventors: Roger M. Ball, Steve A. Copeland
  • Patent number: D571736
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Eikon Device Inc.
    Inventors: Steve A. Copeland, Jonathan D. Liberty
  • Patent number: D581474
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Henson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Steve A. Copeland
  • Patent number: D581475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Henson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Steve A. Copeland
  • Patent number: D586029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: American Tack and Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Steve A. Copeland