Patents by Inventor Vincent J. Frerich

Vincent J. Frerich 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).

  • Patent number: 11821212
    Abstract: An awning assembly and method of construction comprising a roll bar extending laterally between first and second arms. The roll bar comprising a removable and replaceable roller tube portion defining a wide opening within the roll bar and an inner roller mechanism housed within the wide opening. The inner roller mechanism comprising a drop end bracket rotatably and slidably coupling a second roll bar to the roll bar, the second roll bar extending laterally within the roll bar, a screen supported by the second roll bar, wherein the screen is extendable or retractable responsive to rotation of the second roll bar, and a tray supporting the second roll bar during extension and retraction of the screen, the tray supported by the removable and replaceable roller tube portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Carefree/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Gregory Keith Heimbuck, David Thomas McMillan, Vincent J. Frerich
  • Publication number: 20210079659
    Abstract: An awning assembly and method of construction comprising a roll bar extending laterally between first and second arms. The roll bar comprising a removable and replaceable roller tube portion defining a wide opening within the roll bar and an inner roller mechanism housed within the wide opening. The inner roller mechanism comprising a drop end bracket rotatably and slidably coupling a second roll bar to the roll bar, the second roll bar extending laterally within the roll bar, a screen supported by the second roll bar, wherein the screen is extendable or retractable responsive to rotation of the second roll bar, and a tray supporting the second roll bar during extension and retraction of the screen, the tray supported by the removable and replaceable roller tube portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory Keith Heimbuck, David Thomas McMillan, Vincent J. Frerich
  • Publication number: 20120256463
    Abstract: Wheelchair seat back mounting hardware permits the seat back to be mounted on various wheelchairs. The mounting hardware may be in the form of two-point mounting hardware that connects the seat back to the wheelchair and permits the seat back height to be adjusted independently of the mounting hardware location on the wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: SUNRISE MEDICAL (US) LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Whelan, James L. Christofferson, Vincent J. Frerich, Sy Tran
  • Patent number: 8197009
    Abstract: Wheelchair seat back mounting hardware permits the seat back to be mounted on various wheelchairs. The mounting hardware may be in the form of two-point mounting hardware that connects the seat back to the wheelchair and permits the seat back height to be adjusted independently of the mounting hardware location on the wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Whelan, James L. Christofferson, Vincent J. Frerich, Sy Tran
  • Publication number: 20110080031
    Abstract: Wheelchair seat back mounting hardware permits the seat back to be mounted on various wheelchairs. The mounting hardware may be in the form of two-point mounting hardware that connects the seat back to the wheelchair and permits the seat back height to be adjusted independently of the mounting hardware location on the wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas J. Whelan, James L. Christofferson, Vincent J. Frerich, Sy Tran
  • Patent number: 7857394
    Abstract: Wheelchair seat back mounting hardware permits the seat back to be mounted on various wheelchairs. The mounting hardware may be in the form of two-point mounting hardware that connects the seat back to the wheelchair and permits the seat back height to be adjusted independently of the mounting hardware location on the wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical HHG Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Whelan, James L. Christofferson, Vincent J. Frerich, Sy Tran, James M. Koerlin
  • Publication number: 20080217880
    Abstract: Wheelchair seat back mounting hardware permits the seat back to be mounted on various wheelchairs. The mounting hardware may be in the form of two-point mounting hardware that connects the seat back to the wheelchair and permits the seat back height to be adjusted independently of the mounting hardware location on the wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas J. Whelan, James L. Christofferson, Vincent J. Frerich, Sy Tran
  • Publication number: 20080047071
    Abstract: A seat cover, and a method for producing a seat cover, minimizes surface tension in the cover material, when the cover conforms to a highly contoured shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: James L. Christofferson, Thomas J. Whelan, Allen B. Killebrew, Vincent J. Frerich, Philip Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20020093156
    Abstract: A wheelchair is foldable to open and closed positions. The wheelchair includes first and second frame members that are movable with respect to each other during folding of the wheelchair. A biasing member is connected to at least one of the frame members. Movement of the frame members with respect to each other during folding of the wheelchair creates a biasing force in the biasing member urging the wheelchair to an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Rex W. Stevens, Daniel J. Lantz, Vincent J. Frerich
  • Patent number: 6059370
    Abstract: A support system for use with a wheelchair seat back provides support for the pelvic area of a wheelchair occupant. The support system comprises a base plate mountable to a wheelchair seat back, and a base layer adhered to the based plate. The base plate is dimensioned and configured to substantially span and conform to the wheelchair seat back. A front surface of the base layer comprises a fastening element for mounting additional layers, or pelvis-conforming blocks, to the base layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical HHG Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Kanyer, James L. Christofferson, Vincent J. Frerich, Grant C. Denton
  • Patent number: 6033025
    Abstract: Support mechanisms are provided for use with a wheelchair pelvic support system generally having a base plate with opposite support wings and a central base between the support wings. A pelvis support mechanism comprises a notched support pad engageable with the base plate and pelvis-conforming blocks of a pelvic support system. The notched support pads comprise a soft and resiliently compressible material. One or more notches are provided in the compressible material. A fastening element is provided between the compressible material and the base plate of the pelvic support system for attaching the compressible material to the base plate of the pelvic support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical HHG Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Christofferson, Brian D. Kanyer, Vincent J. Frerich, Grant C. Denton