Patents by Inventor Troy Pongratz
Troy Pongratz 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: 20230015658Abstract: An injection device for the self-administration of an injection of solution that includes a body portion/handle configured for engagement with a cartridge containing the solution and an injection needle. The injection device includes a safety mechanism whereby ejection of solution from the injection device cannot be done unless the safety mechanism is released. The injection device further involves two-stage deployment whereby a needle may be inserted upon release of the safety mechanism and solution is injected upon full insertion of the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: DJ Medical, LLCInventors: Daniel SCHNEIDER, Troy A. PONGRATZ
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Patent number: 11266783Abstract: An injection device for the self-administration of an injection of solution that includes a body portion/handle configured for engagement with a cartridge containing the solution and an injection needle. The injection device includes a safety mechanism whereby ejection of solution from the injection device cannot be done unless the safety mechanism is released. The injection device further involves two-stage deployment whereby a needle may be inserted upon release of the safety mechanism and solution is injected upon full insertion of the needle.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: DJ Medical, LLCInventors: Daniel Schneider, Troy A. Pongratz
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Publication number: 20210372726Abstract: A firearm having a housing, a handle coupled to the housing, at least two barrels, and a firing control assembly arranged within the housing. Each barrel may be configured to expel a round therefrom. The firing control assembly may have a trigger configured to be depressed by a user and at least two firing pins, each corresponding with one of the at least two barrels. The firing control assembly may additionally have a rotatable state change cog and a pawl configured to engage with at least one of the firing pins. The firing control assembly may additionally have a pawl selector configured to engage with the pawl. The pawl selector may be configured to slide between a first position and a second position in response to rotation of the state change cog.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Ideal Conceal Inc.Inventor: Troy A. PONGRATZ
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Publication number: 20210228808Abstract: An injection device for the self-administration of an injection of solution that includes a body portion/handle configured for engagement with a cartridge containing the solution and an injection needle. The injection device includes a safety mechanism whereby ejection of solution from the injection device cannot be done unless the safety mechanism is released. The injection device further involves two-stage deployment whereby a needle may be inserted upon release of the safety mechanism and solution is injected upon full insertion of the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: DJ Medical, LLCInventors: Daniel SCHNEIDER, Troy A. PONGRATZ
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Publication number: 20210113291Abstract: A jaw support device for supporting a patient's jaw during dental procedures. More specifically, a jaw support device comprising a headrest mount assembly, a split sphere assembly having a first locking mechanism, a ball joint assembly having a second locking mechanism, and a jaw rest assembly. The headrest mount assembly may attach to a dental chair headrest. The split sphere assembly may have a split sphere ball and an arm extension and may attach to the headrest mount assembly. Further, the split sphere assembly's first locking mechanism may lock the arm extension in place. The ball joint assembly may have a ball joint ball and may connect to the arm extension of the split sphere assembly. The jaw rest assembly may attach to the ball joint assembly and may be locked in place when the second locking mechanism is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Eric Schiffman, Anna Heithoff, Troy Pongratz, Michael David Weston
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Patent number: 10858060Abstract: A roller board device like a skateboard or scooter operated by a user with one or more user-maneuverable wheel assemblies that are automatically returned to their “true north” position is provided according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Roll, Inc.Inventors: Dave Clos, William Charles Vetter, Troy A. Pongratz
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Publication number: 20190217915Abstract: A roller board device like a skateboard or scooter operated by a user with one or more user-maneuverable wheel assemblies that are automatically returned to their “true north” position is provided according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Dave Clos, William Charles Vetter, Troy A. Pongratz
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Patent number: 10238952Abstract: A roller board device like a skateboard or scooter operated by a user with one or more user-maneuverable wheel assemblies that are automatically returned to their “true north” position is provided according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Roll, Inc.Inventors: Dave Clos, William Charles Vetter, Troy A. Pongratz
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Patent number: 10165756Abstract: A collar-mounted GPS and stimulation unit includes a body. Quick-mount retention clips extend from the superior and inferior lateral edges, bend in a 90 degree angle towards the center, and extend for a short distance before terminating. The preferred embodiment collar mounted GPS unit is preferably slightly wider than a standard nylon dog collar. The collar is made of a flexible material, such as nylon, leather and most other common collar materials, and can operatively be pinched to fit in between the quick-mount clips, then released to expand into normal shape within the space between the retention clips and the ends of the collar-mounted GPS and stimulation unit. A special stimulation unit is used in combination to protect the animal from harm.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: GPSIP, Inc.Inventors: Rodney P. Landers, Kevin L. Nieuwsma, Chad R. James, Troy Pongratz, Robert S. Waddell
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Publication number: 20180229103Abstract: A roller board device like a skateboard or scooter operated by a user with one or more user-maneuverable wheel assemblies that are automatically returned to their “true north” position is provided according to the invention. The roller board device comprises an elongated deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Dave Clos, William Charles Vetter, Troy A. Pongratz
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Patent number: 9987546Abstract: A roller board device like a skateboard or scooter operated by a user with one or more user-maneuverable wheel assemblies that are automatically returned to their “true north” position is provided according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Roll, Inc.Inventors: Dave Clos, William Charles Vetter, Troy A. Pongratz
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Publication number: 20170202638Abstract: A brace that includes at least one chin rest for stabilizing a patient's jaw in a fixed relative position. More specifically, the at least one chin rest is itself supported in its fixed position using additional mechanisms such as a chest plate or one or more arms that can be attached to a dental or oral surgical chair. The brace is used to stabilize a patient's jaw when the patient's jaw is supported by the at least one chin rest.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Eric Schiffman, Thomas Michael Speidel, Anna Heithoff, Troy Pongratz
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Patent number: 9277868Abstract: A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Tarilian Laser Technologies, LimitedInventors: John A. Borgos, Thomas A. Borgos, Troy Pongratz
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Publication number: 20130324860Abstract: A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: John A. Borgos, Thomas A. Borgos, Troy Pongratz
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Patent number: 8467636Abstract: A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Tarilian Laser Technologies, LimitedInventors: John A. Borgos, Thomas A. Borgos, Troy Pongratz
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Publication number: 20120130260Abstract: A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Tarilian Laser Technologies, LimitedInventors: John A. Borgos, Thomas A. Borgos, Troy Pongratz
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Patent number: 8111953Abstract: A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Tarilian Laser Technologies, LimitedInventors: John A. Borgos, Thomas A. Borgos, Troy Pongratz
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Publication number: 20110021931Abstract: A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: TARILIAN LASER TECHNOLOGIES, LIMITEDInventors: John A. Borgos, Thomas A. Borgos, Troy Pongratz
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Patent number: 7822299Abstract: A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame held by the sensor fixation device, an optical sensing system 104 held by the sensor frame, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject, within which is an artery. The optical sensing system 104 includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system 104 is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Tarilian Laser Technologies, LimitedInventors: John A. Borgos, Thomas A. Borgos, Troy Pongratz
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Patent number: 7657135Abstract: An optical motion sensing device included a sensor frame defining an opening, a sensor pad disposed in the opening, an optical sensing system adapted to detect an amount of movement of the sensor pad in the sensor frame, and an output unit. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device, and an optical detector. The optical waveguide is positioned within the sensor frame such that the movement of the sensor pad results in the flexing or compressing of the optical waveguide. The optical source device supplies optical energy to the optical waveguide. The optical detector detects an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the amount of movement of the sensor pad from the received signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Inventors: John A. Borgos, Thomas A. Borgos, Troy Pongratz