Patents by Inventor Steven G. Mattheis

Steven G. Mattheis 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: 8201964
    Abstract: A handheld flashlight has a housing with a handle for accepting a user's hand to grip and hold the housing, a first light source positioned in the housing for projecting a beam of light into a distance in front of the user, a second light source positioned in the housing for projecting a beam of light toward a surface proximate the user's feet and a tail light positioned in the housing to provide additional visibility of the user to people who approach the user from behind. A switch energizes and deenergizes the lights. A spring biased reel is rotatably mounted in said housing and a leash is wound on the reel and extends from the housing such that a portion of the leash can be extended from the housing and the reel will automatically retract the extended leash portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Steven G. Mattheis
  • Publication number: 20100302767
    Abstract: A handheld flashlight has a housing with a handle for accepting a user's hand to grip and hold the housing, a first light source positioned in the housing for projecting a beam of light into a distance in front of the user, a second light source positioned in the housing for projecting a beam of light toward a surface proximate the user's feet and a tail light positioned in the housing to provide additional visibility of the user to people who approach the user from behind. A switch energizes and deenergizes the lights. A spring biased reel is rotatably mounted in said housing and a leash is wound on the reel and extends from the housing such that a portion of the leash can be extended from the housing and the reel will automatically retract the extended leash portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Steven G. Mattheis
  • Patent number: 7578135
    Abstract: A climate controller is mounted to a wall having an exterior surface. The climate controller includes a mounting bracket recessed within the wall and having a cavity therein. A faceplate is mounted to the mounting bracket and has an opening aligned with the cavity and wherein the face place is juxtaposed the exterior surface of the wall. A control module is positionable within the mounting bracket and wherein the control module comprises a control panel. When the control module moves in a first direction, the control panel is accessible through the opening in the faceplate. When the control module moves in an opposite direction, the control panel concealed from view through the opening and a visual impact of the climate controller in relation to the wall is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Steven G. Mattheis
  • Publication number: 20080055891
    Abstract: A handheld flashlight includes a main body with a first and second end which also includes a power source within the main body. A light emitting source is attached to the main body proximate the first end. The main body includes a first switch operably attached to the main body proximate a second end and a second switch operably attached to the main body between the first end and the second end. The handheld flashlight includes circuitry within the main body that contains the first and second switches and connects the power source to the light emitting source through either the first switch or the second switch or both the first and second switches such that either the first or second switch can be manipulated independent of the position of the other switch to provide power to the light emitting source or interrupt power to the light emitting source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Steven G. Mattheis
  • Patent number: D574980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventor: Steven G. Mattheis
  • Patent number: D574981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventor: Steven G. Mattheis
  • Patent number: D634461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Steven G. Mattheis