Patents by Inventor Wallace Lee Hanson
Wallace Lee Hanson 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: 11821150Abstract: Disclosed is an infill for an artificial turf field, the infill comprising: from about 40 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a polyvinyl chloride resin; from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a plasticizer derived from a naturally occurring source; from about 2 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a reflective pigment; from about 0.01 wt. % to about 0.1 wt. % of a blowing agent; and from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a filler. The infill is pelletized and maintains the temperature of an artificial turf field, when disposed throughout the artificial turf field, at a temperature about 15° F. to about 25° F. less than a temperature of a comparative artificial turf under substantially similar ambient and environmental conditions, wherein a comparative infill of the comparative artificial turf consists essentially of crumbed rubber infill.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Inventor: Wallace Lee Hanson, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230125084Abstract: Disclosed is an infill for an artificial turf field, the infill comprising: from about 40 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a polyvinyl chloride resin; from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a plasticizer derived from a naturally occurring source; from about 2 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a reflective pigment; from about 0.01 wt. % to about 0.1 wt. % of a blowing agent; and from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a filler. The infill is pelletized and maintains the temperature of an artificial turf field, when disposed throughout the artificial turf field, at a temperature about 15° F. to about 25° F. less than a temperature of a comparative artificial turf under substantially similar ambient and environmental conditions, wherein a comparative infill of the comparative artificial turf consists essentially of crumbed rubber infill.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventor: WALLACE LEE HANSON, JR.
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Patent number: 11512438Abstract: Disclosed is an infill for an artificial turf field, the infill comprising: from about 40 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a polyvinyl chloride resin; from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a plasticizer derived from a naturally occurring source; from about 2 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a reflective pigment; from about 0.01 wt. % to about 0.1 wt. % of a blowing agent; and from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a filler. The infill is pelletized and maintains the temperature of an artificial turf field, when disposed throughout the artificial turf field, at a temperature about 15° F. to about 25° F. less than a temperature of a comparative artificial turf under substantially similar ambient and environmental conditions, wherein a comparative infill of the comparative artificial turf consists essentially of crumbed rubber infill.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: The Hanson Group LLCInventor: Wallace Lee Hanson, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210308534Abstract: A lacrosse ball, wherein the lacrosse ball has a textured surface. The surface may have a depth ranging from 0.1 millimeters to 0.5 millimeters, which may vary on an individual lacrosse ball wherein the depth ranges from between 0.1 millimeters to 0.15 millimeters or from 0.30 millimeters to 0.5 millimeters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: WALLACE LEE HANSON, Jr., JACQUES JOHAN GOUWS, MICHAEL FRANCIS CRAWFORD, MICHAEL OSETH, JAMES OLIVER HANSON
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Patent number: 11064752Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: GUARDIAN INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Erin Nemec Hanson, Wallace Lee Hanson, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210187571Abstract: The disclosure concerns a device configured for trapping methane gas, the device comprising a synthetic turf and a polyurea or polyurethane coating disposed at a surface of the synthetic turf. The device reduces passage of methane gas therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventor: Wallace Lee Hanson, JR.
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Publication number: 20200270821Abstract: Disclosed is an infill for an artificial turf field, the infill comprising: from about 40 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a polyvinyl chloride resin; from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a plasticizer derived from a naturally occurring source; from about 2 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a reflective pigment; from about 0.01 wt. % to about 0.1 wt. % of a blowing agent; and from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a filler. The infill is pelletized and maintains the temperature of an artificial turf field, when disposed throughout the artificial turf field, at a temperature about 15° F. to about 25° F. less than a temperature of a comparative artificial turf under substantially similar ambient and environmental conditions, wherein a comparative infill of the comparative artificial turf consists essentially of crumbed rubber infill.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventor: Wallace Lee Hanson, Jr.
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Patent number: 10537148Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: GUARDIAN INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Erin Linn Hanson, Wallace Lee Hanson, Jr., Robert F. Hoskin
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Patent number: 10512295Abstract: A protective headgear and headgear adjustment system is described. An example protective headgear may comprise a front section comprising padding configured to conform to a shape of a head of a wearer, a back section attached to the front section. The back section may comprise one or more adjustment members adjacent an opening in the back section. The protective headgear may comprise one or more pads configured to removeably attach to the adjustment member to define a horizontal adjustment and a vertical adjustment of the back section and at least partially cover the opening in the back section.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: GUARDIAN INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Wallace Lee Hanson, Erin Nemec Hanson, Dave Lewandowski, Caitlin Hanson Gouws, Alexandra Hanson Garner, Matthew Mills Simonds
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Patent number: 10506839Abstract: The protective headgear of the present disclosure utilizes closed cell compression molded foam combined with mesh and hook and loop closures and elastic strap that allow the helmet to have a more custom fit than other protective headgear on the market. The three-point adjustment system allows the athlete to fit the size and shape of the headgear both horizontally and vertically to their particular head.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: GUARDIAN INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Wallace Lee Hanson, Erin Nemec Hanson, Dave Lewandowski, Caitlin Hanson Gouws, Alexandra Hanson Garner, Matthew Mills Simonds
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Publication number: 20190053564Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Erin Linn Hanson, Wallace Lee Hanson, JR.
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Publication number: 20180140036Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Erin Linn Hanson, Wallace Lee Hanson, JR., Robert F. Hoskin
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Patent number: 9907346Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Inventors: Erin Linn Hanson, Wallace Lee Hanson, Jr., Robert F. Hoskin
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Patent number: 9862795Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for use in the preparation of a Lacrosse sport ball, the composition comprising a prepolymer, the prepolymer comprising a multifunctional polyisocyanate and one or more polyols having a molecular weight of from about 1000 Daltons to about 5000 Daltons, and a curative comprising an amine or an additional polyol or a combination thereof. A Lacrosse ball formed from the composition exhibits a ball compression of from about 180 pounds to about 210 pounds or from about 90 pounds to about 210 pounds when tested in accordance with ND 049-12m12 Section 5.3 Ball Compression, and wherein the molded spherical ball exhibits a ball coefficient of restitution COR of from about 0.60 to about 0.70 or from about 0.50 to about 0.75 when tested in accordance with ND 049-12m12 Section 5.4 Ball Coefficient of Restitution COR.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: The Hanson Group LLCInventors: Wallace Lee Hanson, Jr., Susan Aragon, Chris Carter, Charles Demarest, Michael Oseth, Marci Ann Seidel
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Publication number: 20170233956Abstract: A composition for synthetic turf infill that allows a surface of the synthetic infill to remain cool when compared to a comparative synthetic turf having an infill comprising crumbed rubber. The composition comprises a polyvinyl chloride, a plasticizer, a reflective pigment, a blowing agent, and a filler having a specific gravity greater than 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Wallace Lee Hanson, JR.
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Patent number: 9314061Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Guardian Innovations, LLCInventors: Erin Linn Hanson, Wallace Lee Hanson, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150328500Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for use in the preparation of a Lacrosse sport ball, the composition comprising a prepolymer, the prepolymer comprising a multifunctional polyisocyanate and one or more polyols having a molecular weight of from about 1000 Daltons to about 5000 Daltons, and a curative comprising an amine or an additional polyol or a combination thereof. A Lacrosse ball formed from the composition exhibits a ball compression of from about 180 pounds to about 210 pounds or from about 90 pounds to about 210 pounds when tested in accordance with ND 049-12m12 Section 5.3 Ball Compression, and wherein the molded spherical ball exhibits a ball coefficient of restitution COR of from about 0.60 to about 0.70 or from about 0.50 to about 0.75 when tested in accordance with ND 049-12m12 Section 5.4 Ball Coefficient of Restitution COR.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Wallace Lee Hanson, JR., Susan Aragon, Chris Carter, Charles Demarest, Michael Oseth, Marci Ann Seidel
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Publication number: 20150040296Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Erin Linn Hanson, Wallace Lee Hanson, JR., Robert F. Hoskin
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Publication number: 20140075652Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: POC VenturesInventors: Erin Linn Hanson, Wallace Lee Hanson, JR.
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Patent number: D923727Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: GUARDIAN INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Wallace Lee Hanson, Jr., Jacques Johan Gouws, Michael Francis Crawford, Michael Oseth, James Oliver Hanson