Patents by Inventor Todd Ireland
Todd Ireland 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: 9254790Abstract: Apparatus for a bike rack for securing at least one bicycle are described herein. The bike rack is attachable to a vehicle receiver hitch. The bike rack includes a hub assembly, hitch insert assembly, and support wing assembly. The tub assembly includes a pair of hubs each having an arm. The hitch insert assembly includes a first end and a second end. The first end is located within the hub assembly and the second end is engageable with the receiver hitch. The hubs are rotatably adjustable about the first end of the hitch insert assembly. The support wing assembly includes a first wing engageable with the arm of the first hub and a second wing engageable with the arm of the second hub. The bike rack also includes an integral locking member and a pair of independently moveable cradles on each wing. Each cradle includes a bike support member.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Jason Matthew Dreger, Gail Rae Matheus, Paul Caruso, Mitchell Auerbach, Maurice R. Fredricks, Todd Ireland, Brett Kooistra, Sean Phillips
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Patent number: 8678503Abstract: A chair arm adjustment device according to embodiments of the present invention includes an arm pad base slidably coupled to the arm support, the arm pad base sliding substantially horizontally in two degrees of freedom with respect to the arm support within a range of motion of the arm pad base with respect to the arm support, and an arm brake assembly coupled with the arm pad base, the arm brake assembly moveable between a locked position in which the arm brake assembly substantially inhibits movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support and an unlocked position in which the arm brake assembly does not substantially inhibit movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support, wherein the arm brake assembly moves from the unlocked position to the locked position at any position of the arm pad base within the range of motion.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jay R. Machael, Jesse Hahn, John Robert Koch, Todd Ireland, Brett Kooistra
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Patent number: 8568334Abstract: A core biopsy device comprises a cutting cannula provided at a distal end with a helical excising blade. The cutting cannula can be rotated within a tissue mass so that the helical excising blade can excise a biopsy sample from the surrounding tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Inrad, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Field, Stephen F. Peters, Brian R. Mulder, Michael Johnson, Todd Ireland, Steve Haeske, Mark Vander Veen
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Publication number: 20130232731Abstract: A collection and identification device includes a ball stop, a slide lock and a pull tab with identification member thereon, each arranged on an elastic binder line to facilitate flexible, quick, and secure collection of items, including identification and potential attachment to a secondary support. Notably, the ball stop, slide lock and pull tab are each unitary molded components, with no internal moving parts. The present device is easily assembled and is low cost to manufacture and assembly. Also, the device can be used in several different ways to collect and secure items, thus providing a flexible system capable of securing and identifying various items based on a user's preferences and desires.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: BundeZe, LLCInventors: Aaron Schradin, Todd Ireland
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Publication number: 20120112511Abstract: A chair arm adjustment device according to embodiments of the present invention includes an arm pad base slidably coupled to the arm support, the arm pad base sliding substantially horizontally in two degrees of freedom with respect to the arm support within a range of motion of the arm pad base with respect to the arm support, and an arm brake assembly coupled with the arm pad base, the arm brake assembly moveable between a locked position in which the arm brake assembly substantially inhibits movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support and an unlocked position in which the arm brake assembly does not substantially inhibit movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support, wherein the arm brake assembly moves from the unlocked position to the locked position at any position of the arm pad base within the range of motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jay R. Machael, Jesse Hahn, John Robert Koch, Todd Ireland, Brett Kooistra
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Publication number: 20120059277Abstract: A biopsy apparatus comprises an outer cannula with a resilient excising finger and an inner cannula received within the outer cannula. The excising finger is flexible to extend toward the longitudinal axis of the outer cannula. The outer cannula can be rotated relative to the inner cannula so that the excising finger can excise a biopsy sample from a surrounding tissue mass. The inner cannula can be provided with a spoon portion for supporting the biopsy sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: INRAD, INC.Inventors: Steven E. Field, Brian R. Mulder, Michael Johnson, Todd Ireland, Steve Haeske, Mark Vander Veen
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Publication number: 20120000952Abstract: Apparatus for a bike rack for securing at least one bicycle are described herein. The bike rack is attachable to a vehicle receiver hitch. The bike rack includes a hub assembly, hitch insert assembly, and support wing assembly. The tub assembly includes a pair of hubs each having an arm. The hitch insert assembly includes a first end and a second end. The first end is located within the hub assembly and the second end is engageable with the receiver hitch. The hubs are rotatably adjustable about the first end of the hitch insert assembly. The support wing assembly includes a first wing engageable with the arm of the first hub and a second wing engageable with the arm of the second hub. The bike rack also includes an integral locking member and a pair of independently moveable cradles on each wing. Each cradle includes a bike support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Jason Matthew Dreger, Gail Rae Matheus, Paul Caruso, Mitchell Auerbach, Maurice R. Fredricks, Todd Ireland, Brett Kooistra, Sean Phillips
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Patent number: 8088081Abstract: A core biopsy device comprises an outer cutting cannula in telescoping register with an inner spoon cannula. The outer cutting cannula is provided at a distal end with an arcuate excising blade that is biased radially inwardly to extend beyond the longitudinal axis of the cannula. The inner spoon cannula terminates at a distal end in an arcuate wall to form a biopsy sample spoon for supporting a biopsy sample thereon. The outer cutting cannula can be rotated relative to the inner spoon cannula so that the excising blade can excise the biopsy sample from the surrounding tissue. After removal of the core biopsy device from the tissue, the outer cutting cannula can be retracted away from the inner spoon cannula to reveal the biopsy sample and enable the sample to be removed from the biopsy device in a relatively undisturbed condition.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Inrad, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Field, Brian R. Mulder, Michael Johnson, Todd Ireland, Steve Haeske, Mark Vander Veen
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Patent number: 8061778Abstract: A chair arm adjustment device according to embodiments of the present invention includes an arm pad base slidably coupled to the arm support, the arm pad base sliding substantially horizontally in two degrees of freedom with respect to the arm support within a range of motion of the arm pad base with respect to the arm support, and an arm brake assembly coupled with the arm pad base, the arm brake assembly moveable between a locked position in which the arm brake assembly substantially inhibits movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support and an unlocked position in which the arm brake assembly does not substantially inhibit movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support, wherein the arm brake assembly moves from the unlocked position to the locked position at any position of the arm pad base within the range of motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jay R. Machael, Jesse Hahn, John Robert Koch, Todd Ireland, Brett Kooistra
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Patent number: 7874620Abstract: A health care chair includes a base and a seating portion attached to the base. A lift assist mechanism connects the base and seating portion and assists in moving the seating portion from a first reclined position to a second inclined position without electrical power. The chair also includes moveable arms attached to the seating portion that rotate between a first substantially horizontal position and a second substantially vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Brett W. Kooistra, Benjamin B. Edinger, David Ritch, Mark Saffell, Gary L. Cruce, David E. Simon, Todd Ireland
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Publication number: 20090250979Abstract: A health care chair includes a base and a seating portion attached to the base. A lift assist mechanism connects the base and seating portion and assists in moving the seating portion from a first reclined position to a second inclined position without electrical power. The chair also includes moveable arms attached to the seating portion that rotate between a first substantially horizontal position and a second substantially vertical position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Brett W. Kooistra, Benjamin B. Edinger, David Ritch, Mark Saffell, Gary L. Cruce, David E. Simon, Todd Ireland
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Publication number: 20090032412Abstract: An organizing apparatus comprising a body, a wrap member and a wrap coupling member. The body defines a cavity with a plurality of object receiving openings. The body is positionable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In a closed configuration, transverse access to the cavity is substantially precluded. In an open configuration, transverse access to the cavity is permitted. The wrap member is coupled to the body. The wrap coupling member is associated with the body and spaced apart from the wrap member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Todd Ireland, Tony Dimovski, Eric Toth, Bruce Fredricks
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Publication number: 20080309141Abstract: A chair arm adjustment device according to embodiments of the present invention includes an arm pad base slidably coupled to the arm support, the arm pad base sliding substantially horizontally in two degrees of freedom with respect to the arm support within a range of motion of the arm pad base with respect to the arm support, and an arm brake assembly coupled with the arm pad base, the arm brake assembly moveable between a locked position in which the arm brake assembly substantially inhibits movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support and an unlocked position in which the arm brake assembly does not substantially inhibit movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support, wherein the arm brake assembly moves from the unlocked position to the locked position at any position of the arm pad base within the range of motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Jay R. Machael, Jesse Hahn, John Robert Koch, Todd Ireland, Brett Kooistra
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Publication number: 20060030785Abstract: A core biopsy device comprises an outer cutting cannula in telescoping register with an inner spoon cannula. The outer cutting cannula is provided at a distal end with an arcuate excising blade that is biased radially inwardly to extend beyond the longitudinal axis of the cannula. The inner spoon cannula terminates at a distal end in an arcuate wall to form a biopsy sample spoon for supporting a biopsy sample thereon. The outer cutting cannula can be rotated relative to the inner spoon cannula so that the excising blade can excise the biopsy sample from the surrounding tissue. After removal of the core biopsy device from the tissue, the outer cutting cannula can be retracted away from the inner spoon cannula to reveal the biopsy sample and enable the sample to be removed from the biopsy device in a relatively undisturbed condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Applicant: INRAD, INC.Inventors: Steven Field, Brian Mulder, Michael Johnson, Todd Ireland, Steve Haeske, Mark Vander Veen