Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Gernetzke
Thomas A. Gernetzke 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).
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Publication number: 20230390111Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, and anchoring feature, and a guide feature. The body is sized and configured to be positioned on an eye of a patient. The anchoring feature is configured to secure the body to the eye of the patient. The guide feature is configured to guide a cannula into a scleral incision formed in the eye of the patient along a path that is substantially tangential relative to the eye of the patient. The guide feature is sized and configured to allow the cannula to pivot laterally through a range of angular motion at the scleral incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Thomas E. Meyer, Mark Hedgeland, Benjamin Ko, Thomas Gernetzke, Olivia Enneking, Eric Kennedy, Robert Roth, Michael Auld, Jacob Schubert, Samuel Ridgley
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Patent number: 11745815Abstract: Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Daniel H. Kindstrand, David B. Miller, Alison J. Donlan, Donald H. Warren, Michael Tintsman, John D. Fiegener, Caitlin A. Thompson, Gregory R. Meyer, Thomas A. Gernetzke, William J. Vespa, Matthew R. Gill, William Liteplo
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Publication number: 20220169327Abstract: Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Daniel H. Kindstrand, David B. Miller, Alison J. Donlan, Donald H. Warren, Michael Tintsman, John D. Fiegener, Caitlin A. Thompson, Gregory R. Meyer, Thomas A. Gernetzke, William J. Vespa, Matthew R. Gill, William Liteplo
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Patent number: 11110980Abstract: Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Daniel H. Kindstrand, David B. Miller, Alison J. Donlan, Donald H. Warren, Michael Tintsman, John D. Fiegener, Caitlin A. Thompson, Gregory R. Meyer, Thomas A. Gernetzke, William J. Vespa, Matthew R. Gill, William Liteplo
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Patent number: 10974692Abstract: A seatbelt system comprising a buckle; a spool with a ratchet wheel and webbing that is windable onto or off of the spool as the spool rotates. A control mechanism is operatively engaged with a pawl located proximate the ratchet wheel. When the control mechanism is in a first condition, the pawl is disengaged from the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are rotatable to wind the webbing onto or off of the spool. When the control mechanism is in a second condition, the pawl is moved into engagement with the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are only able to rotate the webbing onto the spool. The control mechanism includes electronic switches and sensors that have to be actuated along with engaging the locking tongue in the buckle in order to move the pawl into engagement with the ratchet wheel.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Tool, Inc.Inventors: William P. Liteplo, Jason G. Sidman, Eric A. Miller, Jr., Michael D. Tinstman, Arnold J. Herberg, Paul DiTullio, Marcus R. Hanna, Thomas Gernetzke, John D. Fiegener, Ryan Thompson, Daniel Bloch
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Publication number: 20200180716Abstract: Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Daniel H. Kindstrand, David B. Miller, Alison J. Donlan, Donald H. Warren, Michael Tintsman, John D. Fiegener, Caitlin A. Thompson, Gregory R. Meyer, Thomas A. Gernetzke, William J. Vespa, Matthew R. Gill, William Liteplo
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Publication number: 20200131842Abstract: A two-piece door kit comprises frame members comprising two or more components that can be connected with one or more connectors, a bottom panel that can be movably attached to the frame members, a top panel that can be movably attached to the frame members. Prior to assembly, the two-piece door kit may be packaged compactly in a carton in which the total of the carton length plus twice the carton width plus twice the carton thickness is less than or equal to 165 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Bruce Thomas, Thomas Gernetzke, Marcus Hanna, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman
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Patent number: 10501135Abstract: Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Daniel H. Kindstrand, David B. Miller, Alison J. Donlan, Donald H. Warren, Michael Tintsman, John D. Fiegener, Caitlin A. Thompson, Gregory R. Meyer, Thomas A. Gernetzke, William J. Vespa, Matthew R. Gill, William Liteplo
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Patent number: 10246048Abstract: A seatbelt system comprising a buckle; a spool with a ratchet wheel and webbing that is windable onto or off of the spool as the spool rotates. A control mechanism is operatively engaged with a pawl located proximate the ratchet wheel. When the control mechanism is in a first condition, the pawl is disengaged from the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are rotatable to wind the webbing onto or off of the spool. When the control mechanism is in a second condition, the pawl is moved into engagement with the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are only able to rotate the webbing onto the spool. The control mechanism includes a button that has to be pushed by a user after the seatbelt is engaged with the buckle in order to move the pawl into engagement with the ratchet wheel.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Tool, Inc.Inventors: William P. Liteplo, Jason G. Sidman, Arnold J. Herberg, John D. Fiegener, Daniel Bloch, Ryan Thompson, Michael D. Tinstman, Ben Bangser, Thomas Gernetzke, Daniel L. Ha, Matthew P. Cioe
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Publication number: 20190069624Abstract: A device for dissipating forces on a helmet is described. The device includes first and second dissipation layers, each having a leaf spring. A helmet including such device is further described. A leaf spring for dissipating forces on a curved object is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Zoltan Mesko, Benjamin R. Rizzo, John D. Fiegener, Paul DiTullio, William P. Liteplo, Thomas Gernetzke, Marcus R. Hanna
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Publication number: 20190061849Abstract: Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Daniel H. Kindstrand, David B. Miller, Alison J. Donlan, Donald H. Warren, Michael Tintsman, John D. Fiegener, Caitlin A. Thompson, Gregory R. Meyer, Thomas A. Gernetzke, William J. Vespa, Matthew R. Gill, William Liteplo
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Publication number: 20190031139Abstract: A seatbelt system comprising a buckle; a spool with a ratchet wheel and webbing that is windable onto or off of the spool as the spool rotates. A control mechanism is operatively engaged with a pawl located proximate the ratchet wheel. When the control mechanism is in a first condition, the pawl is disengaged from the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are rotatable to wind the webbing onto or off of the spool. When the control mechanism is in a second condition, the pawl is moved into engagement with the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are only able to rotate the webbing onto the spool. The control mechanism includes electronic switches and sensors that have to be actuated along with engaging the locking tongue in the buckle in order to move the pawl into engagement with the ratchet wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: William P. Liteplo, Jason G. Sidman, Eric A. Miller, JR., Michael D. Tinstman, Arnold J. Herberg, Paul DiTullio, Marcus R. Hanna, Thomas Gernetzke, John D. Fiegener, Ryan Thompson, Daniel Bloch
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Publication number: 20170066404Abstract: A seatbelt system comprising a buckle; a spool with a ratchet wheel and webbing that is windable onto or off of the spool as the spool rotates. A control mechanism is operatively engaged with a pawl located proximate the ratchet wheel. When the control mechanism is in a first condition, the pawl is disengaged from the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are rotatable to wind the webbing onto or off of the spool. When the control mechanism is in a second condition, the pawl is moved into engagement with the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are only able to rotate the webbing onto the spool. The control mechanism includes a button that has to be pushed by a user after the seatbelt is engaged with the buckle in order to move the pawl into engagement with the ratchet wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: William P. Liteplo, Jason G. Sidman, Arnold J. Herberg, John D. Fiegener, Daniel Bloch, Ryan Thompson, Michael D. Tinstman, Ben Bangser, Thomas Gernetzke, Daniel L. Ha, Matthew P. Cioe
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Patent number: 8822012Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mat including a compressible first layer, openings formed through one or more first portions and columns disposed in/proximate to the openings. One or more second portions, or at least one column, or both may be configured to be depressed to provide support and traction. The present disclosure further provides a towel including an absorption layer and a compressible region of flexible fiber disposed on one or more first portions of a top surface of the absorption layer. The towel may further include one or more columns disposed either on one or more second portions or in/proximate to openings formed through the one or more second portions. The compressible region of flexible fiber may be configured to be depressed in a compressed configuration to provide support and traction. The mat or the towel may be further adapted to form a grip apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Sequence LLCInventors: Lisa M. Franks, David E. Duncanson, Aly G. Khalifa, Thomas A. Gernetzke, Douglas C. Dayton, Daniel B. Lazarchik, Stephanie F. Connaughton, Michael D. Tinstman
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Publication number: 20120076981Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mat including a compressible first layer, openings formed through one or more first portions and columns disposed in/proximate to the openings. One or more second portions, or at least one column, or both may be configured to be depressed to provide support and traction. The present disclosure further provides a towel including an absorption layer and a compressible region of flexible fiber disposed on one or more first portions of a top surface of the absorption layer. The towel may further include one or more columns disposed either on one or more second portions or in/proximate to openings formed through the one or more second portions. The compressible region of flexible fiber may be configured to be depressed in a compressed configuration to provide support and traction. The mat or the towel may be further adapted to form a grip apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: BENDIGEAR LLCInventors: Lisa M. Franks, Stephanie F. Connaughton, Michael D. Tinstman, Thomas A. Gernetzke, Douglas C. Dayton, David E. Duncanson, Aly G. Khalifa, Daniel B. Lazarchik
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Patent number: D665551Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Scandinavian Child LLCInventors: Joseph B. Grand, John D. Fiegener, Samuel Wald, Thomas Gernetzke, William Vespa, William Liteplo, Cornelius McDaid, Brenda G. Berg
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Patent number: D747810Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Schawbel Technologies LLCInventors: Benjamin Andrew Bangser, Michael Tinstman, Ryan Thompson, Thomas A. Gernetzke, John Fiegener
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Patent number: D811643Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Thomas Gernetzke