Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Philpott
Thomas J. Philpott 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: 20230000654Abstract: A support for an area of a body having a hinge joint includes: a flexible, elastically stretchable framework configured to extend across the hinge joint of the area of the body; and a hinge mechanism affixed to the framework. The hinge mechanism includes a strut component and a first arm component connected to the strut component such that the first arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a first pivot axis. A second arm component is connected to the strut component such that the second arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a second pivot axis. The strut component is configured to extend with the framework across the hinge joint such that the first pivot axis is located on a first side of the hinge joint and the second pivot axis is located on a second, opposite side of the hinge joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Jason Huneycutt, Thomas J. Philpott
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Publication number: 20220110774Abstract: A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body includes positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Kevin J. Dahlquist, Thomas J. Philpott, Jason Huneycutt
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Patent number: 11173061Abstract: A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body includes positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Nordt Development Co., LLCInventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Kevin J. Dahlquist, Thomas J. Philpott, Jason Huneycutt
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Patent number: 10791884Abstract: An automatic paper towel dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism configured to dispense a paper towel, a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor, and a controller in communication with the LIDAR sensor. The LIDAR sensor is configured to emit light toward an object within a detection region at a first time, detect the light reflected by the object at a second time, and calculate a time of flight of the light. The time of flight is an amount of time that elapses between the first time and the second time. The controller is configured to calculate a distance between the LIDAR sensor and the object based on the time of flight and actuate the dispensing mechanism based on the calculated distance.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Michael M. Starkey, Jeremy Losaw, Thomas J. Philpott
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Publication number: 20190343668Abstract: A support for an area of a body having a hinge joint includes: a flexible, elastically stretchable framework configured to extend across the hinge joint of the area of the body; and a hinge mechanism affixed to the framework. The hinge mechanism includes a strut component and a first arm component connected to the strut component such that the first arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a first pivot axis. A second arm component is connected to the strut component such that the second arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a second pivot axis. The strut component is configured to extend with the framework across the hinge joint such that the first pivot axis is located on a first side of the hinge joint and the second pivot axis is located on a second, opposite side of the hinge joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Jason Huneycutt, Thomas J. Philpott
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Publication number: 20190290463Abstract: A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body includes positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Kevin J. Dahlquist, Thomas J. Philpott, Jason Huneycutt
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Patent number: 10314728Abstract: A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body includes positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: NORDT DEVELOPMENT CO., LLCInventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Kevin J. Dahlquist, Thomas J. Philpott, Jason Huneycutt
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Patent number: 10299952Abstract: A support for an area of a body having a hinge joint includes: a flexible, elastically stretchable framework configured to extend across the hinge joint of the area of the body; and a hinge mechanism affixed to the framework. The hinge mechanism includes a strut component and a first arm component connected to the strut component such that the first arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a first pivot axis. A second arm component is connected to the strut component such that the second arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a second pivot axis. The strut component is configured to extend with the framework across the hinge joint such that the first pivot axis is located on a first side of the hinge joint and the second pivot axis is located on a second, opposite side of the hinge joint.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: NORDT DEVELOPMENT CO., LLCInventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Jason Huneycutt, Thomas J. Philpott
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Publication number: 20180333013Abstract: An automatic paper towel dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism configured to dispense a paper towel, a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor, and a controller in communication with the LIDAR sensor. The LIDAR sensor is configured to emit light toward an object within a detection region at a first time, detect the light reflected by the object at a second time, and calculate a time of flight of the light. The time of flight is an amount of time that elapses between the first time and the second time. The controller is configured to calculate a distance between the LIDAR sensor and the object based on the time of flight and actuate the dispensing mechanism based on the calculated distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Michael M. Starkey, Jeremy Losaw, Thomas J. Philpott
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Publication number: 20160367390Abstract: A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body includes positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Kevin J. Dehiguist Dahlquist, Thomas J. Philpott, Jason Huneycutt
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Publication number: 20150080779Abstract: A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body includes positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Kevin J. Dehiguist, Thomas J. Philpott, Jason Huneycutt
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Patent number: 8672864Abstract: A body support for spanning a hinge joint of the body comprises an elastically stretchable framework. The framework includes an integrally molded network of interconnected elastomeric segments. A first subset of the interconnected, elastomeric segments extends along a perimeter of the framework, and a second subset of the interconnected, elastomeric segments located within the perimeter of the framework bounds and defines a plurality of permanent openings in the framework. One of the plurality of permanent openings comprises an alignment opening. None of the interconnected, elastomeric segments of the first subset are part of the second subset.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Nordt Development Co., LLCInventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Kevin J. Dahlquist, Thomas J. Philpott, Jason Huneycutt
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Publication number: 20120245499Abstract: A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body includes positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: William E. NORDT, III, Ian D. KOVACEVICH, Kevin J. DAHLQUIST, Thomas J. PHILPOTT, Jason HUNEYCUTT
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Patent number: 8162867Abstract: A body support for spanning a hinge joint of the body comprises an elastically stretchable framework. The framework includes an integrally molded network of interconnected elastomeric segments. A first subset of the interconnected, elastomeric segments extends along a perimeter of the framework, and a second subset of the interconnected, elastomeric segments located within the perimeter of the framework bounds and defines an alignment opening. None of the interconnected, elastomeric segments of the first subset are part of the second subset.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Nordt Development Co., LLCInventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Kevin J. Dahlquist, Thomas J. Philpott, Jason Huneycutt
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Publication number: 20120016284Abstract: A support for an area of a body having a hinge joint includes: a flexible, elastically stretchable framework configured to extend across the hinge joint of the area of the body; and a hinge mechanism affixed to the framework. The hinge mechanism includes a strut component and a first arm component connected to the strut component such that the first arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a first pivot axis. A second arm component is connected to the strut component such that the second arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a second pivot axis. The strut component is configured to extend with the framework across the hinge joint such that the first pivot axis is located on a first side of the hinge joint and the second pivot axis is located on a second, opposite side of the hinge joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Jason Huneycutt, Thomas J. Philpott
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Publication number: 20100331748Abstract: A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body includes positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Kevin J. Dahlquist, Thomas J. Philpott, Jason Huneycutt
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Publication number: 20090259156Abstract: A support for an area of a body having a hinge joint includes: a flexible, elastically stretchable framework configured to extend across the hinge joint of the area of the body; and a hinge mechanism affixed to the framework. The hinge mechanism includes a strut component and a first arm component connected to the strut component such that the first arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a first pivot axis. A second arm component is connected to the strut component such that the second arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a second pivot axis. The strut component is configured to extend with the framework across the hinge joint such that the first pivot axis is located on a first side of the hinge joint and the second pivot axis is located on a second, opposite side of the hinge joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: William E. Nordt, III, Ian D. Kovacevich, Jason Huneycutt, Thomas J. Philpott
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Publication number: 20080272127Abstract: An assembly includes an outer container. The outer container has a top rim defining a mouth of the outer container, and the outer container defines a side opening in a wall thereof. The assembly also includes an interior container. The interior container includes a bag engaging member. The interior container is located within the outer container such that the engaging member covers the side opening in the outer container. The bag engaging member is configured to receive and retain a pliable liner that is disposed within the interior container. The bag engaging member is an insert that is located within an opening in a wall of the interior container or, alternatively, is formed in a wall of the interior container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Pressix Technologies, LLCInventors: Ian D. Kovacevich, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Matthew Blake Wynn, Thomas J. Philpott
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Publication number: 20080264950Abstract: A trashcan assembly includes a trashcan container and an attachment member. The attachment member is received on a rim of the trashcan container. The attachment member includes at least one bag engaging member. The bag engaging member is formed in a wall of the attachment member or, alternatively, is an insert that is located within an opening in a wall of the attachment member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Pressix Technologies, LLCInventors: Ian D. KOVACEVICH, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Matthew Blake Wynn, Thomas J. Philpott
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Publication number: 20080264948Abstract: An insert for placement in an opening of a trashcan assembly includes a plurality of resilient, flexible fingers that define a passageway and that are configured to receive and retain a portion of a pliable liner that is extended through the passageway. The insert may be round or elliptical. The fingers define an open space there between in the shape of an “X”. Furthermore, each finger may include a portion thereof that extends in a first direction and then curves back to extend in a generally opposite direction. In this regard, each finger may be “L” shaped, “J” shaped, or “T” shaped. The insert further may include a circumferentially extending channel that fully encircles a circumferential periphery of the insert. Each finger is resilient and flexible and returns to an initial position after being deflected when a portion of a liner is inserted through the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Pressix Technologies, LLCInventors: Ian D. Kovacevich, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Matthew Blake Wynn, Thomas J. Philpott