Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Ruckman
Thomas A. Ruckman 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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Patent number: 11911685Abstract: A skateboard deck that is both stiff in one dimension and flexible in another dimension is disclosed. The deck includes an elongated body characterized by a longitudinal axis, a plurality of ribs, and a plurality of apertures. The plurality of ribs are long, narrow beams oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and integral with the bottom of the elongated body. The plurality of apertures are distributed in a plurality of rows also oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The ribs and rows of apertures are interposed in an alternating pattern across the width of the deck. The resulting deck is stiff in the longitudinal direction yet flexible with respect to rotation about the longitudinal axis. The deck is therefore flexible enough to enable the front and rear trucks to rotate with respect to one another while still being rigid enough to withstand the weight of the rider.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: RXD GLOBAL, LLCInventors: Ryan Thomas Anderson, Christopher Riley Cole, Russell Chilton Hill, II, Ruben McGee Ruckman, Matthew Adam Wolak
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Patent number: 9079711Abstract: A receptacle includes a body configured to receive a liner and a cinch disposed on the body. The cinch includes a projection disposed outward of the body and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed between the projection and the body. The cinch further includes a slot having an open end and a closed end, wherein the slot is disposed substantially adjacent the projection and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed and retained within the slot.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Ashley P. Z. Wentz Pho, A. Reneau Van Landingham, Thomas A. Ruckman
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Patent number: 8807381Abstract: A receptacle includes a body configured to receive a liner and a cinch disposed on the body. The cinch includes a projection disposed outward of the body and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed between the projection and the body. The cinch further includes a slot having an open end and a closed end, wherein the slot is disposed substantially adjacent the projection and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed and retained within the slot.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCInventors: Ashley P. Z. Wentz, A. Reneau Van Landingham, Thomas A. Ruckman
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Publication number: 20140166656Abstract: A receptacle includes a body configured to receive a liner and a cinch disposed on the body. The cinch includes a projection disposed outward of the body and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed between the projection and the body. The cinch further includes a slot having an open end and a closed end, wherein the slot is disposed substantially adjacent the projection and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed and retained within the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCInventors: Ashley P. Z. Wentz PHO, A. Reneau VAN LANDINGHAM, Thomas A. RUCKMAN
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Patent number: 7712623Abstract: The present trash receptacle (and method for using the same) reduces the suction/vacuum effect in the bottom portion of the receptacle as trash bags or polyliners are removed therefrom. The receptacle includes a vent enabling fluid communication from a first chamber section (at the bottom of the receptacle) to a second chamber section which rests above the first chamber section.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCInventors: Ashley P. Z. Wentz, A. Reneau Van Landingham, Thomas A. Ruckman
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Publication number: 20070283523Abstract: A moveable body includes at least one caster. The caster has a yoke, a wheel supported on the yoke, and an interface member for attaching the caster to the moveable body. Additionally, the caster is configured so that a noise level of the moveable body as the moveable body travels over a surface is approximately 85 decibels or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Thomas Ruckman, Robert Kibbe, Jeffrey Chochinov
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Patent number: 7284299Abstract: A moveable body includes at least one caster. The caster has a yoke, a wheel supported on the yoke, and an interface member for attaching the caster to the moveable body. Additionally, the caster is configured so that a noise level of the moveable body as the moveable body travels over a surface is approximately 85 decibels or less.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLPInventors: Thomas Ruckman, Robert Lawrence Kibbe, Jr., Jeffrey A. Chochinov
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Publication number: 20070210088Abstract: The present trash receptacle (and method for using the same) reduces the suction/vacuum effect in the bottom portion of the receptacle as trash bags or polyliners are removed therefrom. The receptacle includes a vent enabling fluid communication from a first chamber section (at the bottom of the receptacle) to a second chamber section which rests above the first chamber section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Ashley Wentz, A. Van Landingham, Thomas Ruckman
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Publication number: 20070202751Abstract: A receptacle includes a body configured to receive a liner and a cinch disposed on the body. The cinch includes a projection disposed outward of the body and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed between the projection and the body. The cinch further includes a slot having an open end and a closed end, wherein the slot is disposed substantially adjacent the projection and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed and retained within the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Ashley Wentz, A. Van Landingham, Thomas Ruckman
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Publication number: 20060200937Abstract: A moveable body includes at least one caster. The caster has a yoke, a wheel supported on the yoke, and an interface member for attaching the caster to the moveable body. Additionally, the caster is configured so that a noise level of the moveable body as the moveable body travels over a surface is approximately 85 decibels or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Thomas Ruckman, Robert Kibbe, Jeffrey Chochinov
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Patent number: D566365Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCInventors: Ashley P. Z. Wentz, Thomas A. Ruckman
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Patent number: D566373Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCInventors: Ashley P. Z. Wentz, Thomas A. Ruckman
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Patent number: D570064Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCInventors: Thomas A. Ruckman, Ashley Wentz