Patents by Inventor Todd Andersen
Todd Andersen 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: 20240245220Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to systems, devices, and methods of use thereof regarding headrests for selectively removable spa seatbacks. In some embodiments, headrests of the present disclosure include a pillow and a manifold to (a) receive the pillow and (b) selectively engage the selectively removable spa seatback. In some embodiments, headrests of the present disclosure include a pillow and a manifold, where the manifold includes a platform to receive the pillow, a body for engaging with the selectively removable spa seatback, and a constraining plate to restrict a movement of a portion of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2023Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Todd Anderson, Eric Hales, Michael Andersen
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Patent number: 12031750Abstract: A mounting system may include a frame associated with a power-generating device, the frame including an opening. The mounting system may include a bracket mounting assembly. The bracket mounting assembly may include a top member having a first surface, a clamp, and a single bolt passing through both the top member and the clamp such that the clamp moves along an interface between the first and a second surfaces as the single bolt is tightened. The clamp may include the second surface corresponding to the first surface, an arm projecting away from the top member, and a flange at least proximate a top of the arm. The flange may include an ear at the top of the arm and a tab on a bottom side of the ear projecting back towards the top member, the tab positioned to interface with the opening on the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: ARRAY TECH, INC.Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, John Nagyvary, Jon Sharp, Alex Cisneros, Bhanu Prasad Tuniki, Ronald Corio, Kyumin Lee
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Patent number: 11799417Abstract: An extension panel may include a mating surface shaped to interface with a back surface of a clamp that includes a mounting hole corresponding to a bolt slot in the back surface of the clamp to accommodate a single bolt passing through the extension panel and the clamp. The extension panel may also include a pair of flanges projecting outward from the mating surface and positioned to be on either side of the clamp. The extension panel may also include a flat top surface generally parallel and aligned linearly with another flat top surface of a flexible member. The extension flat top surface may be sized to be approximately a same width as the flexible member at a first end of the extension flat top surface proximate the mating surface and may flare out as the extension flat top surface extends away from the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy
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Patent number: 11739548Abstract: A structural support system for a spa can include: a vertical support comprising a first portion and a second portion and a first side and a second side, wherein the first portion is comprised of a plurality of shaped openings being open on the first side and wherein the second portion is comprised of a plurality of shaped openings being open on the second side; a channel bracket, the channel bracket comprising a shaped boss on a first side and a first groove formed in a second side, wherein channel bracket further comprises a second groove formed in a third side, the third side being opposite the second side; and a spa panel retention member, the spa panel retention member comprising a projection to mate in the first groove of the channel bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Bullfrog International, LCInventors: Nathan Tulett, Eric Hales, Creed Larsen, Mark McLane, Todd Andersen, Chris Lundell, Richard Alex Eddington
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Publication number: 20230114763Abstract: An extension panel may include a mating surface shaped to interface with a back surface of a clamp that includes a mounting hole corresponding to a bolt slot in the back surface of the clamp to accommodate a single bolt passing through the extension panel and the clamp. The extension panel may also include a pair of flanges projecting outward from the mating surface and positioned to be on either side of the clamp. The extension panel may also include a flat top surface generally parallel and aligned linearly with another flat top surface of a flexible member. The extension flat top surface may be sized to be approximately a same width as the flexible member at a first end of the extension flat top surface proximate the mating surface and may flare out as the extension flat top surface extends away from the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy
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Publication number: 20220412111Abstract: A structural support system for a spa can include: a vertical support comprising a first portion and a second portion and a first side and a second side, wherein the first portion is comprised of a plurality of shaped openings being open on the first side and wherein the second portion is comprised of a plurality of shaped openings being open on the second side; a channel bracket, the channel bracket comprising a shaped boss on a first side and a first groove formed in a second side, wherein channel bracket further comprises a second groove formed in a third side, the third side being opposite the second side; and a spa panel retention member, the spa panel retention member comprising a projection to mate in the first groove of the channel bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Nathan Tulett, Eric Hales, Creed Larsen, Mark McLane, Todd Andersen, Chris Lundell, Richard Alex Eddington
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Patent number: 11527988Abstract: An extension panel may include a mating surface shaped to interface with a back surface of a clamp that includes a mounting hole corresponding to a bolt slot in the back surface of the clamp to accommodate a single bolt passing through the extension panel and the clamp. The extension panel may also include a pair of flanges projecting outward from the mating surface and positioned to be on either side of the clamp. The extension panel may also include a flat top surface generally parallel and aligned linearly with another flat top surface of a flexible member. The extension flat top surface may be sized to be approximately a same width as the flexible member at a first end of the extension flat top surface proximate the mating surface and may flare out as the extension flat top surface extends away from the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy
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Patent number: 11447969Abstract: A system for supporting the structure of a spa may include vertical supports, channel brackets that mate with vertical supports, and exterior brackets that mate with the channel brackets to hold spa exterior panels in place. The vertical supports may be formed of a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and second portion formed of contiguous hexagons having one open side. The first portion may be open on a first side, with the second portion open on a second side. The open sides of the hexagons may create a space or pocket to allow for additional structures, such as brackets, to mate with the hexagons of the vertical support. A channel bracket may include a hexagonal boss to mate with a vertical support, as well as a channel for receiving a projection of an exterior bracket to hold a spa side panel in place.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Bullfrog International, LCInventors: Nathan Tulett, Eric Hales, Creed Larsen, Mark McLane, Todd Andersen, Chris Lundell, Richard Alex Eddington
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Publication number: 20220239249Abstract: A system may include a support column, and a torsion beam connected to the support column and connected to one or more frames circumscribing one or more respective photovoltaic (PV) modules. An angle of orientation of the one or more frames may change based on rotation of the torsion beam. The system may also include an aeroelastic stabilizer associated with an edge of at least one of the frames. The association between the aeroelastic stabilizer and the edge of the at least one of the frames may include the aeroelastic stabilizer being fixedly coupled to the rail. The association between the aeroelastic stabilizer and the edge of the at least one of the frames may include the aeroelastic stabilizer being integrally formed with the rail to which the edge of the at least one of the frames is fixedly coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Nikhil Kumar, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy, Benjamin C. de Fresart
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Publication number: 20210359640Abstract: An extension panel may include a mating surface shaped to interface with a back surface of a clamp that includes a mounting hole corresponding to a bolt slot in the back surface of the clamp to accommodate a single bolt passing through the extension panel and the clamp. The extension panel may also include a pair of flanges projecting outward from the mating surface and positioned to be on either side of the clamp. The extension panel may also include a flat top surface generally parallel and aligned linearly with another flat top surface of a flexible member. The extension flat top surface may be sized to be approximately a same width as the flexible member at a first end of the extension flat top surface proximate the mating surface and may flare out as the extension flat top surface extends away from the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2020Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy
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Publication number: 20210180832Abstract: A mounting system may include a frame associated with a power-generating device, the frame including an opening. The mounting system may include a bracket mounting assembly. The bracket mounting assembly may include a top member having a first surface, a clamp, and a single bolt passing through both the top member and the clamp such that the clamp moves along an interface between the first and a second surfaces as the single bolt is tightened. The clamp may include the second surface corresponding to the first surface, an arm projecting away from the top member, and a flange at least proximate a top of the arm. The flange may include an ear at the top of the arm and a tab on a bottom side of the ear projecting back towards the top member, the tab positioned to interface with the opening on the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, John Nagyvary, Jon Sharp, Alex Cisneros, Bhanu Prasad Tuniki, Ronald Corio, Kyumin Lee
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Publication number: 20210095488Abstract: A system for supporting the structure of a spa may include vertical supports, channel brackets that mate with vertical supports, and exterior brackets that mate with the channel brackets to hold spa exterior panels in place. The vertical supports may be formed of a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and second portion formed of contiguous hexagons having one open side. The first portion may be open on a first side, with the second portion open on a second side. The open sides of the hexagons may create a space or pocket to allow for additional structures, such as brackets, to mate with the hexagons of the vertical support. A channel bracket may include a hexagonal boss to mate with a vertical support, as well as a channel for receiving a projection of an exterior bracket to hold a spa side panel in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Nathan Tulett, Eric Hales, Creed Larsen, Mark McLane, Todd Andersen, Chris Lundell, Richard Alex Eddington
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Patent number: 8910446Abstract: One of the major structural components in a space frame tower is the tower leg. A novel and nonobvious tower leg structure is provided which provides significant advantages and benefits over previously available structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: GE Wind Energy, LLCInventors: David Oliphant, Todd Andersen
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Patent number: 8016268Abstract: An apparatus used for maintaining a wind tower structure wherein the wind tower structure may have a plurality of legs and may be configured to support a wind turbine above the ground in a better position to interface with winds. The lift structure may be configured for carrying objects and have a guide system and drive system for mechanically communicating with a primary cable, rail or other first elongate member attached to the wind tower structure. The drive system and guide system may transmit forces that move the lift relative to the cable and thereby relative to the wind tower structure. A control interface may be included for controlling the amount and direction of the power into the guide system and drive system thereby causing the guide system and drive system to move the lift relative to said first elongate member such that said lift moves relative to said wind tower structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Wind Tower Systems, LLCInventors: David Oliphant, Jared Quilter, Todd Andersen, Thomas Conroy
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Publication number: 20100242406Abstract: One of the major structural components in a space frame tower is the tower leg. A novel and nonobvious tower leg structure is provided which provides significant advantages and benefits over previously available structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: WIND TOWER SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: David Oliphant, Todd Andersen
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Publication number: 20100226785Abstract: A structural tower having a space frame construction for high elevation and heavy load applications is disclosed, with particular application directed to wind turbines. The structural tower includes damping or non-damping struts in the longitudinal, diagonal or horizontal members of the space frame. One or more damping struts in the structural tower damp resonant vibrations or vibrations generated by non-periodic wind gusts or sustained high wind speeds. The various longitudinal and diagonal members of the structural tower may be secured by pins, bolts, flanges or welds at corresponding longitudinal or diagonal joints of the space frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Tracy Livingston, Todd Andersen
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Publication number: 20090294219Abstract: An apparatus used for maintaining a wind tower structure wherein the wind tower structure may have a plurality of legs and may be configured to support a wind turbine above the ground in a better position to interface with winds. The lift structure may be configured for carrying objects and have a guide system and drive system for mechanically communicating with a primary cable, rail or other first elongate member attached to the wind tower structure. The drive system and guide system may transmit forces that move the lift relative to the cable and thereby relative to the wind tower structure. A control interface may be included for controlling the amount and direction of the power into the guide system and drive system thereby causing the guide system and drive system to move the lift relative to said first elongate member such that said lift moves relative to said wind tower structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: David Oliphant, Jared Quilter, Todd Andersen, Thomas Conroy
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Publication number: 20080078083Abstract: A method and system for installing a drive pin in an interference hole created by joining a first structural member and second structural member of a wind turbine structural tower is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Tracy Livingston, Todd Andersen, David Oliphant, Thomas Conroy
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Patent number: D940547Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, John Nagyvary, Jon Sharp
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Patent number: D987421Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, John Nagyvary, Jon Sharp