Patents by Inventor Steve G. Heroux

Steve G. Heroux 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: 20120255235
    Abstract: A removable draft blocker, for blocking drafts by sealing a gap between a bottom surface of a door and an underlying floor surface, includes first and second elongated draft blocking bodies, a base member extending between a bottom of the first draft blocking body and a bottom of the second draft blocking body to join the first and second draft blocking bodies in a spaced apart parallel relationship, and a retaining member disposed between ends of the first and second draft blocking bodies. The draft blocker is adapted to be positioned at the bottom of a door, with the draft blocking bodies on opposite sides of the door, and with the retaining member engaged behind or against a side edge of the door, such that the draft blocker is prevented from moving out of position as the door is opened and closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Steve G. HEROUX
  • Patent number: 8141298
    Abstract: A removable draft blocker, for blocking drafts by sealing a gap between a bottom surface of a door and an underlying floor surface, includes first and second elongated draft blocking bodies, a base member extending between a bottom of the first draft blocking body and a bottom of the second draft blocking body to join the first and second draft blocking bodies in a spaced apart parallel relationship, and a retaining member disposed between ends of the first and second draft blocking bodies. The draft blocker is adapted to be positioned at the bottom of a door, with the draft blocking bodies on opposite sides of the door, and with the retaining member engaged behind or against a side edge of the door, such that the draft blocker is prevented from moving out of position as the door is opened and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Hip Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steve G. Heroux
  • Patent number: 8141722
    Abstract: A garment hanging device includes an elongated bar, having a plurality of receptacles defined in the bar, each of which can receive a garment hanger. Each receptacle has a receiving portion open at the top edge of the bar, and a retaining portion between the top and bottom edges being connected with the receiving portion. At least one hook is provided, having a coupling end pivotably coupled to the bar, a hooking portion extending from the coupling end through an apex portion opposite the coupling end to a terminal end. A distance between the hook's pivot point on the bar and a corresponding receptacle corresponds to a distance between the coupling end and the apex portion such that the hook is flexed and pivoted into a stowed position wherein the apex portion is disposed within the corresponding receptacle, and into a deployed position wherein the apex portion is removed from the corresponding receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: HIP Innovations, LLC.
    Inventor: Steve G. Heroux
  • Publication number: 20110120023
    Abstract: A removable draft blocker, for blocking drafts by sealing a gap between a bottom surface of a door and an underlying floor surface, includes first and second elongated draft blocking bodies, a base member extending between a bottom of the first draft blocking body and a bottom of the second draft blocking body to join the first and second draft blocking bodies in a spaced apart parallel relationship, and a retaining member disposed between ends of the first and second draft blocking bodies. The draft blocker is adapted to be positioned at the bottom of a door, with the draft blocking bodies on opposite sides of the door, and with the retaining member engaged behind or against a side edge of the door, such that the draft blocker is prevented from moving out of position as the door is opened and closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Steve G. HEROUX
  • Patent number: 7891136
    Abstract: A removable draft blocker, for blocking drafts by sealing a gap between a bottom surface of a door and an underlying floor surface, includes first and second elongated draft blocking bodies, a base member extending between a bottom of the first draft blocking body and a bottom of the second draft blocking body to join the first and second draft blocking bodies in a spaced apart parallel relationship, and a retaining member disposed between ends of the first and second draft blocking bodies. The draft blocker is adapted to be positioned at the bottom of a door, with the draft blocking bodies on opposite sides of the door, and with the retaining member engaged behind or against a side edge of the door, such that the draft blocker is prevented from moving out of position as the door is opened and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Hip Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steve G. Heroux
  • Publication number: 20100206827
    Abstract: A garment hanging device includes an elongated bar, having a plurality of receptacles defined in the bar, configured to receive a garment hanger. Each receptacle has a receiving portion open at the top edge of the bar, and a retaining portion between the top and bottom edges in communication with receiving portion. At least one hook is provided, having a coupling end pivotably coupled to the bar, a hooking portion extending from the coupling end through an apex portion opposite the coupling end to a terminal end. A distance between the hook's pivot point on the bar and a corresponding receptacle corresponds to a distance between the coupling end and the apex portion such that the hook is pivotable into a stowed position wherein the apex portion is disposed within the corresponding receptacle, and into a deployed position wherein the apex portion is removed from the corresponding receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: HIP Innovation, LLC
    Inventor: Steve G. HEROUX
  • Patent number: 7401439
    Abstract: An adjustable draft excluder includes at least a first draft blocking body for sealing a gap between architectural members such as a bottom of a door, window, or the like, and an adjacent surface. The draft blocking body includes an elongated sleeve having first and second ends, a lengthwise adjustable support assembly disposed within the sleeve and extending between the first and second ends of the sleeve, and an insulating material contained within the sleeve, whereby the draft blocking body is lengthwise adjustable. Alternatively, the sleeve comprises two halves slidably engaged such that the sleeve length is adjustable. A retaining member may be attached to the draft blocking body to attach the draft blocking body to the architectural member, such that the adjustable draft excluder moves with the architectural member. The retaining member may be a second draft blocking body similar to the first draft blocking body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: HIP Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steve G. Heroux
  • Patent number: D525790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Steve G. Heroux
  • Patent number: D597747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: HIP Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steve G. Heroux
  • Patent number: D597749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: HIP Innovations LLC
    Inventor: Steve G. Heroux