David Andrew Beck

US Patent:

6622394, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Oct 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/982568

Inventors:

Robert Werner - Howell MI
David Beck - Jackson MI
R. Scott Cook - Jackson MI
Claude Brown, Jr. - Jackson MI
Rick Morse - Grass Lake MI

Assignee:

CertainTeed Corporation - Valley Forge PA

International Classification:

B43L 7027

US Classification:

33474, 33526

Abstract:

A multipurpose tool to facilitate installation of deck construction includes a main body portion having at least one structural feature that defines a plane. At least one flange is coupled to the main body portion and is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane. The flange may be used to maintain consistent spacing between decking planks during assembly. The tool also may be used to strike lines, space fasteners, maintain baluster spacing, identify distances and angles, and indicate levels.

US Patent:

D571480, Jun 17, 2008

Filed:

Sep 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/292000

Inventors:

David P. Beck - Crystal Lake IL, US
Jesse C. Darley - Madison WI, US

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL

International Classification:

2402

US Classification:

D24232

US Patent:

D690424, Sep 24, 2013

Filed:

Jan 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/384071

Inventors:

Lawrence Ponsi - Wheeling IL, US
Paul M. Fowler - Rockford IL, US
Jeffrey B. Steffens - Cary IL, US
David P. Beck - Crystal Lake IL, US
Gregory T. Davis - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Sage Products, Inc. - Cary IL

International Classification:

2401

US Classification:

D24183

US Patent:

20060160483, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Jan 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/037030

Inventors:

David Beck - Crystal Lake IL, US

International Classification:

G07D 9/00

US Classification:

453063000

Abstract:

A plastic bag for use with a coin sorting machine includes a front panel and a back panel sealed to the front panel. The front and back panels form a storage compartment therebetween and define an opening at an upper margin of the front panel. The opening is sized and shaped to receive coins from the coin sorting machine. The opening extends inwardly from one of a first side margin and a second side margin of the plastic bag and has a width which is less than an entire width of the plastic bag.

US Patent:

20120186012, Jul 26, 2012

Filed:

Jan 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/014497

Inventors:

Larry Ponsi - Wheeling IL, US
Paul Fowler - Rockford IL, US
Jeff Steffens - Cary IL, US
David Beck - Crystal Lake IL, US
Greg Davis - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Sage Products, Inc. - Cary IL

International Classification:

A61G 7/14

US Classification:

5 811R

Abstract:

A device for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a flexible sheet with a tether strap connected to the sheet and extending from the sheet. The flexible sheet has opposed top and bottom surfaces, with the top surface having a high friction material with a higher coefficient of friction as compared to the bottom surface, which includes a low friction material. The tether strap is configured for connection to the frame of the bed to secure the sheet in place. A system incorporating the flexible sheet may also include an absorbent pad configured to be placed on the top surface of the sheet, where the high-friction top surface resists sliding of the absorbent pad, as well as one or more wedges having a base wall that the wedge rests on and a ramp surface configured to confront the sheet when the wedge is placed under the sheet. The base wall and the ramp surface may also contain high friction and low friction materials, respectively.

US Patent:

20120186587, Jul 26, 2012

Filed:

Jan 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/014500

Inventors:

Jeff Steffens - Cary IL, US
Paul Fowler - Rockford IL, US
Larry Ponsi - Wheeling IL, US
David Beck - Crystal Lake IL, US
Greg Davis - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Sage Products, Inc. - Cary IL

International Classification:

A61G 7/057

US Classification:

128845

Abstract:

A device for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a flexible sheet with a tether strap connected to the sheet and extending from the sheet. The flexible sheet has opposed top and bottom surfaces, with the top surface having a high friction material with a higher coefficient of friction as compared to the bottom surface, which includes a low friction material. The tether strap is configured for connection to the frame of the bed to secure the sheet in place. A system incorporating the flexible sheet may also include an absorbent pad configured to be placed on the top surface of the sheet, where the high-friction top surface resists sliding of the absorbent pad, as well as one or more wedges having a base wall that the wedge rests on and a ramp surface configured to confront the sheet when the wedge is placed under the sheet. The base wall and the ramp surface may also contain high friction and low friction materials, respectively.

US Patent:

20120278983, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

Jun 18, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/526191

Inventors:

Paul Hanifl - Barrington Hills IL, US
Jeff Steffens - Cary IL, US
Tim Moran - Rockford IL, US
David Beck - Crystal Lake IL, US
Gregory Davis - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Sage Products, Inc. - Cary IL

International Classification:

E03D 11/00

US Classification:

42561

Abstract:

A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap and a plurality of hooks. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the first end includes a first tab extending perpendicular to the strap and the second end includes a second tab extending perpendicular to the strap, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks extend from an inner wall of the strap. The strap is made of a strap material that is resilient to bend and springs back to its previous shape, such as a stainless steel or a high density polyethylene.

US Patent:

20140081653, Mar 20, 2014

Filed:

Sep 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/029746

Inventors:

David Beck - Cary IL, US
Ronald C. Cagle - Cary IL, US
Jessica Duvall - Cary IL, US

Assignee:

Sage Products, Inc. - Cary IL

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
B65D 90/48
G06Q 50/22

US Classification:

705 2

Abstract:

A method for ensuring hand hygiene compliance may include tracking dispensing of a plurality hand hygiene dispensers having hand sanitizer. Each hand hygiene dispenser can be associated with an individual user. A processor may determine dispensing rates of the plurality of hand hygiene dispensers for a plurality of predetermined time periods and each of the plurality of the hand hygiene dispensers is identified with an individual user. The average dispensing rate can be calculated taking a predetermined number of highest dispensing rates out of the plurality of predetermined time periods. The rates can be displayed to the users, and the users can be notified of proper hand hygiene compliance or if the average dispensing rate falls below a target threshold rate.