Patents by Inventor Doug Fuller
Doug Fuller 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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Publication number: 20120199050Abstract: A table may include a table top capable of being folded-in-half. In particular, the table top may include first and second portions that are capable of being moved being moved between a folded position in which the first portion is disposed proximate the second portion and an unfolded position in which the first portion and the second portion are generally aligned in the same plane. The table may also include first and second legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. In addition, the table may include a handle that facilitates carrying of the table. The handle may include a gripping portion that is sized and configured to be gripped by a user and the handle may be attached to the table top. The table may further include a handle retention assembly that secures the handle in a fixed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: MARTIN NEUNZERT, DOUG FULLER, RAY ADAMS
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Patent number: 8156875Abstract: A table may include a table top that is capable of being folded-in-half. In particular, the table top may include first and second portions that are capable of being moved being moved between a folded position in which the first portion is disposed proximate the second portion and an unfolded position in which the first portion and the second portion are generally aligned in the same plane. The table may also include first and second legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. In addition, the table may include a handle that facilitates carrying of the table. The handle may include a gripping portion that is sized and configured to be gripped by a user and the handle may be attached to the table top. The table may further include a handle retention assembly that secures the handle in a fixed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Martin Neunzert, Doug Fuller, Ray Adams
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Publication number: 20100242809Abstract: A table may include a table top that is capable of being folded-in-half. In particular, the table top may include first and second portions that are capable of being moved being moved between a folded position in which the first portion is disposed proximate the second portion and an unfolded position in which the first portion and the second portion are generally aligned in the same plane. The table may also include first and second legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. In addition, the table may include a handle that facilitates carrying of the table. The handle may include a gripping portion that is sized and configured to be gripped by a user and the handle may be attached to the table top. The table may further include a handle retention assembly that secures the handle in a fixed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Martin Neunzert, Doug Fuller, Ray Adams
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Patent number: 7775917Abstract: A basketball system may include a basketball goal with a backboard and a rim. The basketball system may also include a support structure that is sized and configured to support the basketball goal above a playing surface. The support structure may include an elongated support member that is generally vertically disposed relative to the playing surface and a single support assembly which connects the elongated support member to the basketball goal. The single support assembly may include first and second connecting members that connect the elongated support member and the basketball goal. Desirably at least a portion of the second connecting member is disposed within a portion of the first connecting member. In addition, the basketball system may include a height adjustment mechanism to allow the height of the basketball goal to be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: S. Curtis Nye, Aaron Hill, Doug Fuller
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Patent number: 7735431Abstract: A table may include a table top that is capable of being folded-in-half. In particular, the table top may include first and second portions that are capable of being moved being moved between a folded position in which the first portion is disposed proximate the second portion and an unfolded position in which the first portion and the second portion are generally aligned in the same plane. The table may also include first and second legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. In addition, the table may include a handle that facilitates carrying of the table. The handle may include a gripping portion that is sized and configured to be gripped by a user and the handle may be attached to the table top. The table may further include a handle retention assembly that secures the handle in a fixed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Martin Neunzert, Doug Fuller, Ray Adams
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Patent number: 7634969Abstract: A table may include a table top with a first portion that is movable relative to a second portion between a folded position and an unfolded position. The table may also include a retainer that is sized and configured to retain the table in a folded position so that the table does not unintentionally unfold when the folded table is being carried, transported and/or stored. To help retain the table in a folded position, the retainer may include a first end that is connected to the first portion of the table top and a second end that is connected to the second portion of the table top. In particular, the retainer may be connected to portions of the table such as the lower portion of the table top, the frame, one or more connecting rods or support members, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Martin Neunzert, Doug Fuller, Ray Adams
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Publication number: 20090224512Abstract: A folding trailer may be capable of moving between a use position and a storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of moving between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The folding trailer may also include a towing arm that is movable between an extended position in which a portion of the towing arm extends beyond the front portion of the frame to facilitate attached to a towing vehicle and a collapsed position in which the towing arm is at least substantially disposed underneath the frame. In addition, the trailer may include an adjustment assembly that is sized and configured to adjust the position of the axle between the first and second positions, and adjust the position of the towing arm between the extended and collapsed positions. Advantageously, the adjustment assembly may have different configurations and arrangements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20090066061Abstract: A folding trailer may be selectively moved between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of being moved between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The axle is preferably located in generally the same plane in the first and second positions. In addition, the axle preferably moves in a generally rearward direction when the axle is moved from the first to the second position. The trailer may also include a bed that is capable of being moved between a first position in which first and second portions of the bed are generally aligned with a first plane and a second position in which the first and second portions of the bed are disposed in a folded position and generally aligned with a second plane. The axle and bed are preferably disposed in the first positions when the trailer is in the use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Patent number: 7475901Abstract: A folding trailer may be capable of moving between a use position and a storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of moving between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The folding trailer may also include a towing arm that is movable between an extended position in which a portion of the towing arm extends beyond the front portion of the frame to facilitate attached to a towing vehicle and a collapsed position in which the towing arm is at least substantially disposed underneath the frame. In addition, the trailer may include an adjustment assembly that is sized and configured to adjust the position of the axle between the first and second positions, and adjust the position of the towing arm between the extended and collapsed positions. Advantageously, the adjustment assembly may have different configurations and arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Patent number: 7452000Abstract: A folding trailer may be selectively moved between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of being moved between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The axle is preferably located in generally the same plane in the first and second positions. In addition, the axle preferably moves in a generally rearward direction when the axle is moved from the first to the second position. The trailer may also include a bed that is capable of being moved between a first position in which first and second portions of the bed are generally aligned with a first plane and a second position in which the first and second portions of the bed are disposed in a folded position and generally aligned with a second plane. The axle and bed are preferably disposed in the first positions when the trailer is in the use position.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20070262542Abstract: A folding trailer may be selectively moved between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of being moved between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The axle is preferably located in generally the same plane in the first and second positions. In addition, the axle preferably moves in a generally rearward direction when the axle is moved from the first to the second position. The trailer may also include a bed that is capable of being moved between a first position in which first and second portions of the bed are generally aligned with a first plane and a second position in which the first and second portions of the bed are disposed in a folded position and generally aligned with a second plane. The axle and bed are preferably disposed in the first positions when the trailer is in the use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: David Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20070176383Abstract: A trailer may include a suspension system connected to a frame. The suspension system desirably includes a leaf spring and a connector that connects the axle to the leaf spring. The connector may include a unitary, one-piece bracket with a first flange that is sized and configured to contact a first side of the leaf spring and a second flange that is sized and configured to contact a second side of the leaf spring. Preferably, the bracket has a generally U-shaped configuration. In addition, the bracket preferably has a length that is generally equal to or larger than twice or three times a width of the axle. Advantageously, the connector may help prevent the wheel from undesirably twisting while the trailer is being towed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: David Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20070145717Abstract: A folding trailer may be capable of moving between a use position and a storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of moving between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The folding trailer may also include a towing arm that is movable between an extended position in which a portion of the towing arm extends beyond the front portion of the frame to facilitate attached to a towing vehicle and a collapsed position in which the towing arm is at least substantially disposed underneath the frame. In addition, the trailer may include an adjustment assembly that is sized and configured to adjust the position of the axle between the first and second positions, and adjust the position of the towing arm between the extended and collapsed positions. Advantageously, the adjustment assembly may have different configurations and arrangements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: DAVID WINTER, Brandon Smith, S. Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20070132208Abstract: A trailer that may include a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall and a second end wall. A first slot in the first side wall may be sized and configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the first end wall and a first slot in the second side wall may be sized and configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the first end wall. In addition, a second slot in the first side wall may be sized and configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the second end wall and a second slot sin the second side wall may be sized and configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the second end wall. The trailer may also include lips that are sized and configured to help retain the walls in the desired positions. In addition, the trailer may include engaging members that are sized and configured to bias the walls into a desired position. Advantageously, the walls may be interchangeably connected to the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: DAVID WINTER, Brandon Smith, S. Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20070054759Abstract: A basketball system may include a basketball goal with a backboard and a rim. The basketball system may also include a support structure that is sized and configured to support the basketball goal above a playing surface. The support structure may include an elongated support member that is generally vertically disposed relative to the playing surface and a single support assembly which connects the elongated support member to the basketball goal. The single support assembly may include first and second connecting members that connect the elongated support member and the basketball goal. Desirably at least a portion of the second connecting member is disposed within a portion of the first connecting member. In addition, the basketball system may include a height adjustment mechanism to allow the height of the basketball goal to be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: S. Nye, Aaron Hill, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20060236905Abstract: A table may include legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to a table top. Advantageously, the collapsible legs may allow the table to be easily transported and stored. The table may also include a locking mechanism that may secure the table top in the unfolded position. In addition, the table may include one or more braces that may be attached to the legs. The braces may be sized and configured to secure the legs in desired positions. The braces may include an elongated body, a locking pin and a biasing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Martin Neunzert, Doug Fuller, Ray Adams
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Publication number: 20050241551Abstract: A table may include a table top that is capable of being folded-in-half. The table may also include legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. Advantageously, the folding table top and the collapsible legs may allow the table to be easily transported and stored. The table may also include a locking mechanism that may secure the table top in the unfolded position. The locking mechanism may include a locking member that is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Martin Neunzert, Doug Fuller, Ray Adams
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Publication number: 20050241552Abstract: A table may include a table top that is capable of being folded-in-half. In particular, the table top may include first and second portions that are capable of being moved being moved between a folded position in which the first portion is disposed proximate the second portion and an unfolded position in which the first portion and the second portion are generally aligned in the same plane. The table may also include first and second legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. In addition, the table may include a handle that facilitates carrying of the table. The handle may include a gripping portion that is sized and configured to be gripped by a user and the handle may be attached to the table top. The table may further include a handle retention assembly that secures the handle in a fixed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Martin Neunzert, Doug Fuller, Ray Adams
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Publication number: 20050241550Abstract: A table may include a table top with a first portion that is movable relative to a second portion between a folded position and an unfolded position. The table may also include a retainer that is sized and configured to retain the table in a folded position so that the table does not unintentionally unfold when the folded table is being carried, transported and/or stored. To help retain the table in a folded position, the retainer may include a first end that is connected to the first portion of the table top and a second end that is connected to the second portion of the table top. In particular, the retainer may be connected to portions of the table such as the lower portion of the table top, the frame, one or more connecting rods or support members, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Martin Neunzert, Doug Fuller, Ray Adams
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Patent number: D558097Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller