Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Broeski

Thomas J. Broeski 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: 8234760
    Abstract: A zipper closure system for allowing one hand zipping of objects requiring sufficient compressive force to close is provided. The zipper closure system comprises a set of tracks having a row of teeth adapted to mate with each other, a plurality of sliders that are adapted to move along the row of teeth, a connector system comprising a plurality of extenders attached to the pull tabs that allow a user to move the plurality of sliders along the row of teeth, and a connector attached to a third pull tab, where the connector links the third slider with the first and second sliders. The zipper system further includes at least one pull ring and a stopping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Dr. V's Life Plan, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn D. Vogelsang, Thomas J. Broeski
  • Publication number: 20110086576
    Abstract: A toothbrushing entertainment center is disclosed having a pivotable harness member for storing a toothbrush, which harness member activates or deactivates a switch which, in turn, triggers the initiation or ceasing of an internet-based audio and/or visual signal of pre-determined duration for effectuating or enhancing the brushing of teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Kirk Quigless, Thomas J. Broeski
  • Publication number: 20100192333
    Abstract: A zipper closure system for allowing one hand zipping of objects requiring sufficient compressive force to close is provided. The zipper closure system comprises a set of tracks having a row of teeth adapted to mate with each other, a plurality of sliders that are adapted to move along the row of teeth, a connector system comprising a plurality of extenders attached to the pull tabs that allow a user to move the plurality of sliders along the row of teeth, and a connector attached to a third pull tab, where the connector links the third slider with the first and second sliders. The zipper system further includes at least one pull ring and a stopping member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: DR. V'S LIFE PLAN, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn D. VOGELSANG, Thomas J. BROESKI
  • Publication number: 20090133231
    Abstract: A zipper closure system for allowing one hand zipping of objects requiring sufficient compressive force to close is provided. The zipper closure system comprises a set of tracks having a row of teeth mate-able with other, a plurality of sliders that are adapted to move along the row of teeth, a connector joining the plurality of sliders and allowing the user to move the plurality of sliders along the row of fasteners. The zipper system can further comprise a pull ring, and a stopping means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Glenn D. Vogelsang, Thomas J. Broeski
  • Patent number: 6769566
    Abstract: A diaper storage and dispensing device and method is disclosed including a housing having an interior within which a stack of diapers is stored. The diapers are preferably stacked on top of a movable platform. The housing includes an access aperture through which the device can be stocked with diapers. The movable platform is preferably under tension in order to press the diapers upward. A dispensing opening is located toward the top of the device. The top diaper is aligned with the dispensing opening, and a diaper displacement mechanism operates to advance a single diaper at least partially out through the dispensing opening. The displacement mechanism is operated by a user pressing on a lever such as a foot pedal. After the diaper is removed, the next diaper in the stack is aligned with the displacement mechanism and the dispensing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventors: Lori A. Rubin, Thomas J. Broeski