Patents by Inventor Zac West

Zac West 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: 11730292
    Abstract: A pillow includes a first lobe, a second lobe, and a third lobe extending outwardly from a central node and containing cushioning filling. A closure mechanism extends around perimeter of the first and second lobe. The third lobe is covered by the first and second lobe in a stowed position and not covered in a sleeping position. Portions of the first and second lobe exposed in the stowed position are covered by durable fabric. A Y-shaped inner pillow case may contain the filling and be positioned within the lobes. The filling may include an air bladder with a valve exposed in the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: HEST CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aaron Alan Ambuske, Brian Fletcher, Hedvig von Beetzen, Mirona Motoc, Zac West
  • Publication number: 20210369019
    Abstract: A pillow includes a first lobe, a second lobe, and a third lobe extending outwardly from a central node and containing cushioning filling. A closure mechanism extends around perimeter of the first and second lobe. The third lobe is covered by the first and second lobe in a stowed position and not covered in a sleeping position. Portions of the first and second lobe exposed in the stowed position are covered by durable fabric. A Y-shaped inner pillow case may contain the filling and be positioned within the lobes. The filling may include an air bladder with a valve exposed in the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Aaron Alan Ambuske, Brian Fletcher, Hedvig von Beetzen, Mirona Motoc, Zac West
  • Patent number: 10709262
    Abstract: A dual-wrap child carrying system is configured to be worn by a person for carrying a child. The system includes a dual-wrap garment and a child support configured to releasably attach to the dual-wrap garment. The dual-wrap garment includes a primary wrap, a number of stays positioned in a back segment of the primary wrap for flexible support, and a secondary wrap. The primary wrap is configured to encircle the person and secure at a front side of the person. The secondary wrap includes a stretchable textile having a higher elasticity than a material of the primary wrap and is configured to encircle the person over the primary wrap and secure at the front side of the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Lalabu LLC
    Inventors: Brian Fosse, John Martin, Mirona Motoc, Brian Fletcher, Zac West
  • Patent number: 10660454
    Abstract: A garment with an integrated carry system has a front panel, a rear panel, a first arm opening, a second arm opening, a first leg opening, a second leg opening, a first shoulder strap, and a second shoulder strap. The first shoulder strap comprises a first end coupled proximate the first arm opening and a second end coupled to the front panel proximate the first leg opening, where the first shoulder strap is removably received in a first compartment formed in the front panel intermediate the first arm opening and the first leg opening. The second shoulder strap has a first end coupled proximate the second arm opening and a second end coupled to the front panel proximate the second leg opening, where the second shoulder strap is removably received in a second compartment formed in the front panel intermediate the second arm opening and the second leg opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Lalabu LLC
    Inventors: Brian Fosse, John Martin, Mirona Motoc, Brian Fletcher, Zac West
  • Publication number: 20200107649
    Abstract: A dual-wrap child carrying system is configured to be worn by a person for carrying a child. The system includes a dual-wrap garment and a child support configured to releasably attach to the dual-wrap garment. The dual-wrap garment includes a primary wrap, a number of stays positioned in a back segment of the primary wrap for flexible support, and a secondary wrap. The primary wrap is configured to encircle the person and secure at a front side of the person. The secondary wrap includes a stretchable textile having a higher elasticity than a material of the primary wrap and is configured to encircle the person over the primary wrap and secure at the front side of the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Fosse, John Martin, Mirona Motoc, Brian Fletcher, Zac West
  • Publication number: 20190200780
    Abstract: A garment with an integrated carry system has a front panel, a rear panel, a first arm opening, a second arm opening, a first leg opening, a second leg opening, a first shoulder strap, and a second shoulder strap. The first shoulder strap comprises a first end coupled proximate the first arm opening and a second end coupled to the front panel proximate the first leg opening, where the first shoulder strap is removably received in a first compartment formed in the front panel intermediate the first arm opening and the first leg opening. The second shoulder strap has a first end coupled proximate the second arm opening and a second end coupled to the front panel proximate the second leg opening, where the second shoulder strap is removably received in a second compartment formed in the front panel intermediate the second arm opening and the second leg opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Fosse, John Martin, Mirona Motoc, Brian Fletcher, Zac West
  • Patent number: 9554637
    Abstract: A load bearing and/or suspension system, having a harness element; harness straps extending from the harness element; a pair of suspension members, wherein each suspension member extends from a pair of harness straps; a ladder lock buckle attached or coupled to each suspension member; a pair of webbing segments, wherein a free end of each webbing segment interacts with one of the ladder lock buckles such that when the free end of the webbing segment is urged away from the ladder lock buckle, a second end of the webbing segment is drawn toward the ladder lock buckle; and a belt attachment element attached or coupled to the second end of the webbing segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: VISTA OUTDOOR OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Marx, Eric M. Yeates, Charles E. Buis, III, Scott V. Ferros, Zac West
  • Publication number: 20160081461
    Abstract: A load bearing and/or suspension system, having a harness element; harness straps extending from the harness element; a pair of suspension members, wherein each suspension member extends from a pair of harness straps; a ladder lock buckle attached or coupled to each suspension member; a pair of webbing segments, wherein a free end of each webbing segment interacts with one of the ladder lock buckles such that when the free end of the webbing segment is urged away from the ladder lock buckle, a second end of the webbing segment is drawn toward the ladder lock buckle; and a belt attachment element attached or coupled to the second end of the webbing segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Marx, Eric M. Yeates, Charles E. Buis, III, Scott V. Ferros, Zac West
  • Publication number: 20110214212
    Abstract: A load bearing suspension system having a belt having one or more belt attachment devices; a harness having one or more harness attachment devices, wherein the number of harness attachment devices corresponds to the number of belt attachment devices, and wherein each harness attachment device is capable of being releasably attached to a corresponding else attachment device; and an overgarment, wherein the overgarment includes one or more apertures formed therein for allowing a harness attachment device to pass therethrough such that a harness attachment device is able to pass therethrough so as to be attached to a corresponding belt attachment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas A. Marx, Eric Yeates, Charles E. Buis lII, Scott V. Ferros, Zac West
  • Publication number: 20080245096
    Abstract: A cooler having two compartments connected together along a common edge. The cooler is configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration by rotating the compartments about the edge. The cooler may include a handle connected to each compartment near the edge, and the two compartments may be secured to one another by a zipper or other fastener. A cooler is also provided having a bag with a zipper with sets of teeth extending along portions of the top edge of the bag. The cooler may be closed by closing the zipper and folding the bag in a manner so as to create flaps that can be folded downwards and secured to the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Ann E. Hanson, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Michael Wayne Peterson, Shawn Whetstone, Zac West