Patents by Inventor Steven C. Visser

Steven C. Visser 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: 5625931
    Abstract: A clamp, such as a resilient clamp, is characterized by a pair of elongated members each having a force applying end and an opposed working end. The members are resiliently interconnected by a plurality of substantially arcuately-shaped bands in a region of the members intermediate the working ends and the force applying ends, defining a bight facing the working ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Inventors: Steven C. Visser, Kyle M. Bennett
  • Patent number: 5568928
    Abstract: A video game controller for use with an exercise apparatus. The controller includes a gross motion sensor which is activated by the palm of the user's hand when the user's wrist is rotated. In this way, a "steering" input can be sensed by the controller and forwarded to the video game. The controller further includes a pair of "action" switches which may be conveniently activated by the user's fingers. The controller may be formed as an integral part of the exercise apparatus handle or as a separate member designed for convenient attachment to the handle in a retrofit application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Exertron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce N. Munson, Steven C. Visser
  • Patent number: 5522290
    Abstract: The pliers include an endless loop, a top jaw appended to the endless loop, and a bottom jaw appended to the endless loop. The endless loop includes in series a top grip handle, a spring segment, a bottom grip handle and a compliant strip interconnecting the top and bottom grip handles. A rolling surface on the top grip handle rolls on a contact portion of the bottom grip handle. The rolling action causes the compliant strip to flex which causes the top and bottom jaws to move toward one another. The endless loop provides a built-in automatic spring and enhances lateral stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Inventors: Steven C. Visser, Ashok Midha
  • Patent number: D440786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Steven C. Visser, Sang-Gyeun Ahn, Laura Johnson Drake, Haolong Ma, Seung-Jo Park
  • Patent number: D463925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventor: Steven C. Visser
  • Patent number: D375531
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: ExerTron, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Visser
  • Patent number: D382604
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Exertron, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Visser
  • Patent number: D854178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventors: Michael C. Cochard, Steven C. Visser