Patents by Inventor Craig Saunders

Craig Saunders 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: 6908047
    Abstract: An improved shower sprayer is provided which includes an oscillating head to provide improved water coverage for a shower user. The valve may include a base, at least one oscillating sprayer head supported by the base and a turbine system driven by a current of water fro a water source. The turbine system actuates the oscillating sprayer head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Nottingham Spirk, LLC
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Jerry DeGreen, Lindsey Tufts, John R. Nottingham, John Spirk
  • Publication number: 20050109198
    Abstract: A key extender includes an elongated member, e.g., a deformable metal rod having a first end portion secured to a contact member, e.g., a circular disc having a contact area greater than the available touch plate surface area of the key. An opposite second end portion of the elongated member is secured to an attachment member, e.g., a binder clip. Mounting an extender on each of the keys of a device and shaping the metal rod to position the discs adjacent to and spaced from one another allows a disabled person to play a musical instrument or perform a similar function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventor: Craig Saunders
  • Publication number: 20050076468
    Abstract: An attachment for use with a vacuum cleaner, includes a suction nozzle, a conduit communicating the nozzle with the vacuum cleaner, and a support plate. A pivot joint connects the support plate to the suction nozzle. A cleaning sheet is selectively attached to the support plate for collecting dust and dirt to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Matousek, Craig Saunders
  • Publication number: 20050011035
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaning system for a vehicle includes a console (12), which may be centrally positioned between the front seats (16) of the vehicle. A canister (10), in the form of a drawer to the console, is selectively removed, when vacuuming is to be commenced, and a flexible hose (96) unclamped from a side compartment (112) of the canister. The canister, with the hose attached, is carried by a handle strap (58) to a part of the car to be cleaned. A motor fan assembly (70) within the canister is powered from the vehicle's battery by means of a power cord (84) to draw dirt into a dirt cup (90) in the canister. Entrained air passes from the dirt cup through a filter (94) and is directed by the fan to an exhaust outlet (82) in the canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Rukavina, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, David O'Neal, Dennis Jenkins, Robert Herzog, John Schiffer
  • Publication number: 20050006931
    Abstract: A table with folding legs is disclosed. The table is capable of being folded into a storage position. One embodiment of the table includes one or more seats attached to at least one of the folding legs. In one embodiment, the seats are adjustable horizontally and vertically. An embodiment of the table includes a table top provided with a cavity, the cavity capable of receiving a cooler therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: James Meskill, Jeffrey Kalman, Gary Stephan, Craig Saunders, David Boll
  • Publication number: 20030230692
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly for contacting the support surface. One of the wheel assemblies is retractable from a lowered position to a raised position such that when in the raised position, the bottom surface of the base member substantially contacts the support surface. In the lowered position, both wheel assemblies contact the support surface thereby separating or elevating the base member from the support surface. In another embodiment, the invention consists of a similar rollable sports base for supporting a sports apparatus support member wherein one wheel assembly is retractable and comprises a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Publication number: 20030132316
    Abstract: An improved shower sprayer is provided which includes an oscillating head to provide improved water coverage for a shower user. The valve may include a base, at least one oscillating sprayer head supported by the base and a turbine system driven by a current of water fro a water source. The turbine system actuates the oscillating sprayer head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Jerry DeGreen, Lindsey Tufts, John R. Nottingham, John Spirk
  • Publication number: 20030075057
    Abstract: An apparatus for mixing a beverage includes a reservoir for receiving a predetermined amount of liquid; a mixing chamber for receiving a predetermined level of a powdered material; and a manifold having an outlet to deliver the liquid from the reservoir to the mixing chamber, where the outlet is disposed below the predetermined level of the powdered material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Marc L. Vitantonio, John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk
  • Patent number: 6427963
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly for contacting the support surface. One of the wheel assemblies is retractable from a lowered position to a raised position such that when in the raised position, the bottom surface of the base member substantially contacts the support surface. In the lowered position, both wheel assemblies contact the support surface thereby separating or elevating the base member from the support surface. In another embodiment, the invention consists of a similar rollable sports base for supporting a sports apparatus support member wherein one wheel assembly is retractable and comprises a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 6412637
    Abstract: A plastic food storage container includes a container body having a bottom and a peripheral wall, an upper end of the container body having a peripheral rim; a lid having a peripheral edge adapted to matingly engage the peripheral rim; a region of the lid having a lifting tab extending outwardly from the peripheral edge, and a vent located in the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Edward S. Robbins, III, Ronald White
  • Patent number: 6412746
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lower position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 6412747
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 6405990
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 6405989
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member having a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface contacts a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly, retractable from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheel assembly includes a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector. The wheel bracket includes an axle, at least one wheel, and a handle extending outwardly from the wheel bracket. The handle is used to pivotally rotate the wheel assembly about a transverse axis. When the handle is rotated away from the base member, the wheel assembly is placed in a lowered position whereby the wheel contacts the support surface thus separating the bottom surface of the base member from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Publication number: 20010045501
    Abstract: A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or other playing surface. There is at least one wheel assembly for contacting the support surface. One of the wheel assemblies is retractable from a lowered position to a raised position such that when in the raised position, the bottom surface of the base member substantially contacts the support surface. In the lowered position, both wheel assemblies contact the support surface thereby separating or elevating the base member from the support surface. In another embodiment, the invention consists of a similar rollable sports base for supporting a sports apparatus support member wherein one wheel assembly is retractable and comprises a pivoting connector coupled to the base member and a wheel bracket coupled to the pivoting connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Mark E. Davis, Ronald A. White, Craig Saunders, Rene Polin, Keith Kristiansen, Michael Ballone, Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: D502285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Zippo Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Craig Saunders
  • Patent number: D506572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Zippo Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Craig Saunders
  • Patent number: D463636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Chomik, Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Jerry De Green
  • Patent number: D465075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Michael F. Wright, Charles J. Thur, Brett Latimer, Paul D. Stephens, Craig Saunders, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Richard C. Farone
  • Patent number: D497962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.