Patents by Inventor Travis Lontz
Travis Lontz 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: 11974417Abstract: A shelter with electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection includes first and second wall panels including EMI protection. The panels are connected by at least one of: (i) a hinged connection; (ii) a scissor joint connection. The hinged connection includes an EMI protected hinge that extends between the first and second panels and includes a first hinge leaf, a second hinge leaf, and a hinge joint. A flexible EMI protection covering extends across the hinge joint. The scissor joint connection includes a first hook connected to the first panel and a second hook connected to the second panel and an EMI gasket is located in an open channel of the first hook. Part of the first hook is received in a second open channel of the second hook and part of the second hook is received in the first open channel of the first hook and the gasket is compressed.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignees: HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc., Berg Companies, Inc.Inventors: Charles Deighton, Travis Lontz, Wade Milek, Brent Condie
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Publication number: 20230255008Abstract: A shelter with electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection includes first and second wall panels including EMI protection. The panels are connected by at least one of: (i) a hinged connection; (ii) a scissor joint connection. The hinged connection includes an EMI protected hinge that extends between the first and second panels and includes a first hinge leaf, a second hinge leaf, and a hinge joint. A flexible EMI protection covering extends across the hinge joint. The scissor joint connection includes a first hook connected to the first panel and a second hook connected to the second panel and an EMI gasket is located in an open channel of the first hook. Part of the first hook is received in a second open channel of the second hook and part of the second hook is received in the first open channel of the first hook and the gasket is compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles Deighton, Travis Lontz, Wade Milek, Brent Condie
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Publication number: 20230054064Abstract: An expandable wall shelter includes a body and a movable wall section connected to the body and movable between a retracted position and an extended position along a linear path. At least one linkage assembly is operably connected between the body and the movable wall section for operably and movably supporting the movable wall section relative to the body for movement of the movable wall section to and between its retracted and extended positions. The at least one linkage assembly includes: (i) an inner link including opposite inner and outer ends; and (ii) an outer link including opposite inner and outer ends, wherein: the inner end of the inner link is pivotally connected to the body; the said outer end of the outer link is pivotally connected to the movable wall section; and, the outer end of the inner link is pivotally connected to the inner end of the outer link. A linkage assembly for such a movable wall section is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: HDT EXPEDITIONARY SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Travis Lontz, Charles Deighton, Wade Milek
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Publication number: 20230015863Abstract: A portable shelter with electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection includes a plurality of walls that define an interior space. The walls can be fixed or movable. An EMI protected edge connector joins at least two of the walls together. The EMI protected edge connector assembly can be fixed or hinged. The edge connector can include a metallic outer edge member with two legs and a separate metallic inner edge member with two legs to define an edge channel therebetween with: (i) the first outer leg and the first inner leg are arranged parallel and spaced-apart relative to each other; and (ii) the second outer leg and the second inner leg arranged parallel and spaced-apart relative to each other. The shelter walls can include an inner surface covered by a metallic foil inner layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: HDT EXPEDITIONARY SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Travis Lontz, Charles Deighton, Wade Milek
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Patent number: 9456909Abstract: A joint assembly for releasably securing a first and a second segment of an associated modular limb is provided. The joint assembly includes a male connector including a base and a load bearing blade secured to the base of the male connector protruding therefrom. The male connector is adapted to be secured to one of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A female connector is provided and includes a base and a load bearing socket secured to the base of the female connector. The socket is configured to selectively receive the blade of the male connector. The female connector is adapted to be secured to the other of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A locking member selectively retains the blade of the male connector in the socket of the female connector. The male connector, the female connector, and the locking member cooperate to form a resilient and selectively releasable modular limb joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ezra Johnson, W. Travis Lontz, Thomas W. Van Doren
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Patent number: 9321172Abstract: A modular rotational electric actuator includes an output housing and internal drive components that include integrated control electronics, a torque sensor, and a portion of a joint assembly. The joint assembly includes a joint connector coupled to the internal drive components, including integrated control electronics, e.g., by a resilient member. The resilient member elastically couples the joint connector to a portion of the output housing, the joint connector including a portion that extends outward therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ezra Johnson, Thomas W. Van Doren, W. Travis Lontz, Billy Mitchell Coleman
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Patent number: 8425620Abstract: A joint assembly for releasably securing a first and a second segment of an associated modular limb is provided. The joint assembly includes a male connector including a base and a load bearing blade secured to the base of the male connector protruding therefrom. The male connector is adapted to be secured to one of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A female connector is provided and includes a base and a load bearing socket secured to the base of the female connector. The socket is configured to selectively receive the blade of the male connector. The female connector is adapted to be secured to the other of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A locking member selectively retains the blade of the male connector in the socket of the female connector. The male connector, the female connector, and the locking member cooperate to form a resilient and selectively releasable modular limb joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: HDT Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Ezra Johnson, W. Travis Lontz, Thomas W. Van Doren
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Publication number: 20130059467Abstract: A joint assembly for releasably securing a first and a second segment of an associated modular limb is provided. The joint assembly includes a male connector including a base and a load bearing blade secured to the base of the male connector protruding therefrom. The male connector is adapted to be secured to one of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A female connector is provided and includes a base and a load bearing socket secured to the base of the female connector. The socket is configured to selectively receive the blade of the male connector. The female connector is adapted to be secured to the other of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A locking member selectively retains the blade of the male connector in the socket of the female connector. The male connector, the female connector, and the locking member cooperate to form a resilient and selectively releasable modular limb joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Ezra Johnson, W. Travis Lontz, Thomas W. Van Doren
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Publication number: 20120286629Abstract: A modular rotational electric actuator includes an output housing and internal drive components that include integrated control electronics, a torque sensor, and a portion of a joint assembly. The joint assembly includes a joint connector coupled to the internal drive components, including integrated control electronics, e.g., by a resilient member. The resilient member elastically couples the joint connector to a portion of the output housing, the joint connector including a portion that extends outward therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Ezra Johnson, Thomas W. Van Doren, W. Travis Lontz, Billy Mitchell Coleman
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Publication number: 20120222913Abstract: A multi-functional utility apparatus that is convertible between a scaffold configuration and a pushcart configuration. A pivotal coupling assembly between first and second subframes allows the subframes to be expanded for use as a scaffolding or collapsed for use as a pushcart.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: David C. CALVERT, Christopher R. WEBB, Tsailu LIU, Paul W. HOLLEY, Michael K. THOMPSON, W. Travis LONTZ, Grant L. BITTLE
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Patent number: 7987533Abstract: A shower water construction system for a child/user, which also functions as a showering system and utilizes a pre-existing bath/shower unit as a supporting structure. The construction system comprises a main control valve to divert water from a pre-existing shower water pipe stem, a pressure regulator to limit water pressure to downstream components, child/user control and diverter valves to allow for turning the system off and on and allocating water flow between components, semi-rigid and flexible pipe, “Y” connectors and suction cups and brackets. Other components, such as a hand-held sprayer, spraying bathtub mat and spraying shower curtain may also be integrated/connected into the system.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Aquastruct, Inc.Inventors: James D. Phipps, Lori A. Phipps, Travis Lontz, Brian Spaeth
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Publication number: 20110136376Abstract: A joint assembly for releasably securing a first and a second segment of an associated modular limb is provided. The joint assembly includes a male connector including a base and a load bearing blade secured to the base of the male connector protruding therefrom. The male connector is adapted to be secured to one of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A female connector is provided and includes a base and a load bearing socket secured to the base of the female connector. The socket is configured to selectively receive the blade of the male connector. The female connector is adapted to be secured to the other of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A locking member selectively retains the blade of the male connector in the socket of the female connector. The male connector, the female connector, and the locking member cooperate to form a resilient and selectively releasable modular limb joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Ezra Johnson, W. Travis Lontz, Thomas W. Van Doren
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Publication number: 20090000022Abstract: A shower water construction system for a child/user, which also functions as a showering system and utilizes a pre-existing bath/shower unit as a supporting structure. The construction system comprises a main control valve to divert water from a pre-existing shower water pipe stem, a pressure regulator to limit water pressure to downstream components, child/user control and diverter valves to allow for turning the system off and on and allocating water flow between components, semi-rigid and flexible pipe, “Y” connectors and suction cups and brackets. Other components, such as a hand-held sprayer, spraying bathtub mat and spraying shower curtain may also be integrated/connected into the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: James D. Phipps, Lori A. Phipps, Travis Lontz, Brian Spaeth
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Patent number: D557405Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Pre Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Tuan Quoc Tran, Amy Laituri Krieg, Travis Lontz
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Patent number: D558874Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: PRE Holding, Inc.Inventors: Tuan Quoc Tran, Amy Laituri Krieg, Travis Lontz
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Patent number: D559975Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: PRE Holding, Inc.Inventors: Tuan Quoc Tran, Amy Laituri Krieg, Travis Lontz
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Patent number: D560794Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: PRE Holding, Inc.Inventors: Tuan Quoc Tran, Amy Laituri Krieg, Travis Lontz