Patents by Inventor Steven L. Lindquist

Steven L. Lindquist 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: 11924936
    Abstract: A method for selecting a mode/color on a lighting module, the lighting module having only a single button includes: receiving a first actuation of the single button at the lighting module. The method further includes responsive to the first actuation, turning the device on and displaying a first mode/color. The method further includes detecting that the single button is held down. The method further includes displaying a plurality of modes/colors in a timed sequence, such that each mode/color of the plurality of modes/colors is displayed for a preset period of time. The method further includes detecting that the single button is released. The method further includes displaying a selected mode/color of the plurality of modes/colors that was displayed when the single button was released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: 11698184
    Abstract: A lighting module includes a first printed circuit board (PCB) with a push button switch and a charging port, a second PCB with a light emitting diode (LED), a rechargeable battery sandwiched between the PCB's, and ring disposed between the PCB's and surrounding the battery. A device including the lighting module, a body having a cavity with an aperture, and a cap having a protrusion facing the body. The lighting module received in the cavity, with the cap covering the aperture. The protrusion and push button switch are positioned such that when the cap is pushed inward near the protrusion, the protrusion pushes the push button switch and activates the lighting module. The cap further includes a ridge surrounding the protrusion on the outward side, the ridge preventing the protrusion from being pushed into the push button switch, unless the cap is pressed at approximately a location of the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Publication number: 20220322507
    Abstract: A method for selecting a mode/color on a lighting module, the lighting module having only a single button includes: receiving a first actuation of the single button at the lighting module. The method further includes responsive to the first actuation, turning the device on and displaying a first mode/color. The method further includes detecting that the single button is held down. The method further includes displaying a plurality of modes/colors in a timed sequence, such that each mode/color of the plurality of modes/colors is displayed for a preset period of time. The method further includes detecting that the single button is released. The method further includes displaying a selected mode/color of the plurality of modes/colors that was displayed when the single button was released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Publication number: 20220316688
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a body, a lighting module, and a cap. The body may include a cavity, the cavity including an aperture. The lighting module may be in the cavity and include a push button switch. The cap may cover the aperture and include an outward side and an aperture side having a protrusion. The protrusion and push buttons switch may be positioned such that they are proximate and when the cap is pushed inward near the protrusion, the protrusion pushes the push button switch and activates the lighting module. The cap may include a ridge surrounding the protrusion on the outward side, the ridge preventing the protrusion from being pushed into the push button switch, unless the cap is pressed at approximately a location of the protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: 11339954
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a body, a lighting module, and a cap. The body includes a cavity, the cavity including an aperture. The lighting module is in the cavity and include a push button switch. The cap covers the aperture and include an outward side and an aperture side having a protrusion. The protrusion and push buttons switch are positioned such that they are proximate and when the cap is pushed inward near the protrusion, the protrusion pushes the push button switch and activates the lighting module. The cap includes a ridge surrounding the protrusion on the outward side, the ridge preventing the protrusion from being pushed into the push button switch, unless the cap is pressed at approximately a location of the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: 11292543
    Abstract: A device holder includes a base portion, the base portion attachable to an object. The device holder further includes a ball portion mounted on the base portion. The device holder further includes a cage portion, interconnected with the base portion, the cage portion shaped to hold a mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Vogel, Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: 11248777
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a lighting module. The lighting module includes a module frame and a circuit board interconnected with the module frame. The lighting module further includes a button mounted on the module frame and interconnected with the circuit board, the button located in a recess of the module frame, such that the button is actuatable by a protrusion of a device into which the lighting module is inserted. The lighting device includes a device body, the device body including a second recess for receiving the lighting module. The lighting device further includes a cap, the cap formed to fit with the device body and close the second recess when the lighting module is in the second recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: 10869794
    Abstract: A reversible seating mechanism includes a frame and a cross member pivotally supported on the frame for rotational movement in a plane generally parallel to the frame to define a tilt angle. A mounting plate is pivotally supported on the cross member for rotational movement in a plane generally parallel to the cross member to define one of a forward and rearward facing orientation. The mounting plate is moveable on the cross member to be oriented to the tilt angle. A tilt limiter restricts movement of the mounting plate between the forward and rearward facing orientations until the tilt angle is adjusted to a preset angle. The tilt limiter limits a forward facing tilt angle to an angle less than a rearward tilt angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
    Inventors: Steven L. Lindquist, Vasily G. Tsuber
  • Publication number: 20200173637
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a lighting module. The lighting module includes a module frame and a circuit board interconnected with the module frame. The lighting module further includes a button mounted on the module frame and interconnected with the circuit board, the button located in a recess of the module frame, such that the button is actuatable by a protrusion of a device into which the lighting module is inserted. The lighting device includes a device body, the device body including a second recess for receiving the lighting module. The lighting device further includes a cap, the cap formed to fit with the device body and close the second recess when the lighting module is in the second recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Publication number: 20190262199
    Abstract: A reversible seating mechanism includes a frame and a cross member pivotally supported on the frame for rotational movement in a plane generally parallel to the frame to define a tilt angle. A mounting plate is pivotally supported on the cross member for rotational movement in a plane generally parallel to the cross member to define one of a forward and rearward facing orientation. The mounting plate is moveable on the cross member to be oriented to the tilt angle. A tilt limiter restricts movement of the mounting plate between the forward and rearward facing orientations until the tilt angle is adjusted to a preset angle. The tilt limiter limits a forward facing tilt angle to an angle less than a rearward tilt angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Sunrise Medical (US), LLC
    Inventors: Steven L. Lindquist, Vasily G. Tsuber
  • Publication number: 20190185094
    Abstract: A device holder includes a base portion, the base portion attachable to an object. The device holder further includes a ball portion mounted on the base portion. The device holder further includes a cage portion, interconnected with the base portion, the cage portion shaped to hold a mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Frank Vogel, Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: 8474848
    Abstract: The vehicle comprises a base and a seat moveable along a curve having a focal point. The vehicle is adjustable to position an occupant in the seat to achieve a desired position for the center of gravity of the occupant relative to the focal point of the curve. A method for minimizing effort required to tilt the seat of a personal mobility vehicle comprises the steps of providing a personal mobility vehicle having a seat that is adapted to move along an arc having a center of curvature, positioning the seat substantially horizontally, providing an occupant in the seat, and adjusting the position of the vehicle occupant's center of gravity so that the center of gravity is substantially equal to or below the center of curvature of the arc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
    Inventors: Todd Bernatsky, Philip Schreiber, Thomas J. Whelan, Wayne Hanson, Steven L. Lindquist, Jerry Houtart, Richard Schneider, Allen B. Killebrew, Mike Nordquist
  • Patent number: 7360781
    Abstract: A foldable wheelchair comprises a substantially horizontally extending upper side frame member. An upper end of an axle plate is secured to the upper side frame member. An axle housing is secured to the axle plate. A cross brace is pivotally secured directly to the axle plate at the lower end of the axle plate. A wheel mount assembly comprises an axle sleeve mount having an internal thread. An axle sleeve has an external thread that is in threaded engagement with the internal thread of the axle sleeve mount. The axle sleeve has an internal bore that accepts a wheel axle. The internal bore is angled with respect to the axis of the external threads to provide camber to a wheel. The axle sleeve is adapted to provide lateral adjustment to the wheel by rotating the axle sleeve within the axle sleeve mount any number of complete revolutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical HHG Inc.
    Inventors: Philip H. Schreiber, Michael Knopf, Errol Marklein, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: 7353566
    Abstract: An improved wheel assembly comprises a caster fork, a caster wheel rotatably supported by the caster fork, and a caster swivel post defining an axis about which the caster fork rotates. The caster swivel post is being adapted to rotate about a pivot axis within a cylindrical housing. Alternatively, the wheel assembly has an adjustable axle for varying the camber angle of a wheel. The wheel assembly comprises a housing and an axle supported by the housing. The axle in turn rotatably supports a wheel. The axle is adapted to rotate about a pivot axis within a cylindrical housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical HHG Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Scheiber, Steven L. Lindquist, Brandon Mckee, Allen B. Killebrew, Rex W. Stevens, Ralf Groene, Michael Knopf
  • Patent number: 7249773
    Abstract: An angle adjustable camber assembly is adapted to support the wheel of a wheelchair having a seat, the rear of which is at a given rear seat height. The assembly comprises a movable member for supporting the wheel. The movable member is adapted to translate and rotate so as to be able to selectively position the wheel at any one of a variety of camber angles while substantially maintaining the rear seat height and a spacing between the top of the wheel and the seat frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical HHG Inc.
    Inventors: Philip H. Schreiber, Steven L. Lindquist, Allen Killebrew
  • Patent number: D864187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Vogel, Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: D889010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: D911596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: D916339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: D938634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Richard Case, Steven L. Lindquist, Leo Lesperance