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Bublitz, US
Eric Bublitz, Franklin, WI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20090008042 | RETRACTABLE SAFETY BARRIERS AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A retractable barrier system includes an example gear assembly that can be manipulated for rapidly deploying a flexible barrier, exerting high torque for the initial tightening of the barrier, maintaining high static tension in barrier when in use, and/or rapidly retracting barrier for storage. In some examples, the gear assembly is a worm drive with a worm that can be selectively disengaged from a worm gear. Other optional features of the barrier system include selective right-hand/left-hand configurations, an electric switch that can be added to indicate whether the barrier system is in use, an intermediate coupling that joins the distal ends of two barriers for creating an extra long barrier system, and removable vehicle-mounted posts for certain loading dock applications. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090026022 | WHEEL CHOCK SYSTEM - A wheel restraint for restraining a vehicle at a loading dock includes various features such as, a wheel chock supported by a spring loaded articulated arm with a spring that can be selectively tightened or released, a sensor that detects whether the chock is solidly against a base plate or floor, a bi-directional pivotal joint between the articulated arm and the wheel chock to ensure that the chock can sit squarely on a mating base plate, a wheel chock that meshes with a hydraulically actuated base plate, pivotal or otherwise movable backstops that prevent a wheel chock from sliding out of position, and a base plate cleaning system. The cleaning system might include a vehicle-actuated brush, fluid spray nozzles, electric heater and removable cover plates. | 01-29-2009 |
Eric D. Bublitz, Franklin, WI US
Jay Bublitz, Shoreline, WA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20080294079 | Orthotic apparatus and method of operation - Various embodiments of the invention relate to orthotic apparatuses configured to apply a controllable, therapeutic force to a subject. In one embodiment of the invention, an orthotic apparatus includes a frame structure and an actuator system operable to provide input energy of a first type (e.g., fluid pumped by a pump or an applied voltage). At least one strap structure is attached to the frame structure and operably coupled to the actuator system. The at least one strap structure may be configured to convert at least a portion of the input energy to energy of a second type, the energy of the second type being strain energy. Additional embodiments are directed to inflatable structures and methods of operating the orthotic apparatuses and inflatable structures disclosed herein. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090105622 | Orthotic apparatus - In one embodiment of the invention, an orthotic apparatus includes a frame structure having an upper frame portion moveable relative to a lower frame portion. The orthotic apparatus further includes at least one strap attached to the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion of the frame structure. The at least one strap and the frame structure, together, are configured to apply a therapeutic moment to a joint of a limb responsive to positioning the limb within a limb-receiving space formed between the at least one strap and the frame structure. | 04-23-2009 |
Michelle Lee Bublitz, Decatur, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20080255893 | Method and system for managing regulatory information - The present invention provides a method and system for managing regulatory information. In an embodiment, a regulatory information management system includes a facilities compliance manager and a permit manager. The facilities compliance manager enables a main screen to be displayed at the client. The main screen allows a user to manage the facility data stored in the database to ensure compliance of the facility with federal and state regulations including air, water, and waste regulations and associated permits. Menus and icons are provided for accessing Facility, Materials, Air, Waste, and Water management screens. The regulatory information management system can also include a message generator, a formula calculator, a regulatory form generator, and an environmental tool integrator. | 10-16-2008 |
Scott Bublitz, Hartland, WI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20080298916 | REPLACEABLE TIP FOR A BIT OR AUGER BIT - Tool elements, such as, bits, auger bits, concrete bits, etc. are provided. The tool elements include a body and a cutting element removably connected to the body. The cutting element may be removably connected to the body in a variety of manners. The body and the cutting element may be made from a similar material or from different materials. The tool element may also include a second cutting element removably connected to the body or to the first cutting element. In some aspects, the second cutting element is a feed screw. In other aspects, the second cutting element is a continuation of the first cutting element. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090031865 | POWER TOOL, BATTERY, CHARGER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A power tool includes a housing assembly having a first housing portion and a second housing portion supported for pivoting movement relative to the first housing portion about a pivot axis. The first housing portion supports a motor. The second housing portion includes a chuck for supporting a tool element. The power tool also includes a gear supported within the housing assembly for rotation relative to at least one of the first and second housing portions about the pivot axis. The gear is operable to transfer drive force from the motor to the tool element. | 02-05-2009 |
Timothy A. Bublitz, Grand Haven, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20100275426 | Method of Erecting Collapsible Container For Air Shipment of Cargo - A collapsible cargo container ( | 11-04-2010 |