Patents by Inventor Edward VanNimwegen

Edward VanNimwegen 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: 9676458
    Abstract: A watercraft includes a molded hull in the form of a single-piece hollow plastic structure, and the hull defines a recess having an interior. An insert is also provided that defines an opening and is attached to the hull. The insert is positioned with respect to the recess such that the opening in the insert communicates with the interior of the recess, and the insert cooperates with the recess to define an undercut that accommodates a portion of a hand of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Edward VanNimwegen
  • Patent number: 9517814
    Abstract: In one example, a watercraft is provided that includes a hull, and a cockpit connected to the hull. Disposed within the cockpit are first and second adjustable foot braces that are connected to the hull. Each of the adjustable foot braces is operable to define a variety of different foot positions. As well, the adjustable foot braces are each operable with a respective adjustment rod, and a structural configuration of each of the adjustable foot braces is the same regardless of whether the respective adjustment rod is present or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Sam Robbins, Edward VanNimwegen
  • Publication number: 20160152306
    Abstract: A watercraft includes a molded hull in the form of a single-piece hollow plastic structure, and the hull defines a recess having an interior. An insert is also provided that defines an opening and is attached to the hull. The insert is positioned with respect to the recess such that the opening in the insert communicates with the interior of the recess, and the insert cooperates with the recess to define an undercut that accommodates a portion of a hand of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventor: Edward VanNimwegen
  • Publication number: 20150122170
    Abstract: In one example, a watercraft is provided that includes a hull, and a cockpit connected to the hull. Disposed within the cockpit are first and second adjustable foot braces that are connected to the hull. Each of the adjustable foot braces is operable to define a variety of different foot positions. As well, the adjustable foot braces are each operable with a respective adjustment rod, and a structural configuration of each of the adjustable foot braces is the same regardless of whether the respective adjustment rod is present or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Robbins, Edward VanNimwegen
  • Patent number: 8839735
    Abstract: In one example, a watercraft, such as a kayak, is provided that includes a body, at least a portion of the body having a unitary one-piece construction. The body includes a hull and a cockpit that is integral with the hull, and the cockpit includes a seating area. Finally, the example watercraft includes a backrest connected to the body near the seating area and rotatable between a substantially vertical orientation and a substantially horizontal orientation, and movement of the backrest is limited to rotational motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Brent Steed, Tim Niemier
  • Patent number: 8800468
    Abstract: In one example, a watercraft, such as a kayak, is provided that has a body which includes a hull, a cockpit connected with the hull, and a backrest removably attached to the body. The watercraft may additionally include a fish tail configuration near a stern of the watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Brent Steed, Tim Niemier
  • Publication number: 20130340669
    Abstract: In one example, a watercraft, such as a kayak, is provided that includes a body, at least a portion of the body having a unitary one-piece construction. The body includes a hull and a cockpit that is integral with the hull, and the cockpit includes a seating area. Finally, the example watercraft includes a backrest connected to the body near the seating area and rotatable between a substantially vertical orientation and a substantially horizontal orientation, and movement of the backrest is limited to rotational motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Brent Steed, Tim Niemier
  • Publication number: 20080078310
    Abstract: A table may include a table top, legs, frame and one or more bosses that are sized and configured to allow objects to be attached to the table top. For example, the bosses may be sized and configured to allow the frame to be connected to the table top. The bosses may include a body and reinforcing members that extend outwardly in non-radial directions. The table top may also include ribs that are preferably disposed in a predetermined pattern. For example, a portion of the table top may include a larger number or density of ribs than another portion. In addition, the ribs may be sized and configured to provide a table top with generally uniform characteristics, such as a table top with generally uniform strength and/or rigidity. The table may further be sized and configured to move between a folded position and an unfolded position, and a retainer may be sized and configured to secure the table in the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Paul Branch
  • Publication number: 20080017083
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more support structures that are sized and configured to support the table top. The table top and/or the support structures may be sized and configured to pivot or move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may also include one or more shelves that are sized and configured to pivot or move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table top, support structures and shelves may be positioned generally parallel to each other when in the collapsed position. In addition, the shelves may be connected to the support structures to help reinforce the support structures. The table may also include one or more cables and one or more cable guides that are sized and configured to help position cables in desired locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Donald Waite, Katie Staples
  • Publication number: 20080001329
    Abstract: An exemplary molding method may include converting plastic wrap into moldable plastic, loading the plastic into a mold, and molding the plastic into a desired product. The method may also include cleaning and/or shredding the plastic wrap. An exemplary molding system may include a plasticizing apparatus and a mold. The plasticizing apparatus may be configured to convert plastic wrap into moldable plastic. The plastic may be loaded from the plasticizing apparatus to the mold, which may be used to mold the plastic into a desired product. The molding system may also include a cleaning apparatus and/or a shredding apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: EDWARD VANNIMWEGEN, Richard Hendricksen, Bob Adams
  • Publication number: 20070290531
    Abstract: A picnic table may include a table and one or more seat members disposed about the table. One end of each seat member is preferably pivotally attached to the table by a support structure so that the seat member may pivot or rotate between various positions relative to the table top. One or more feet may be connected to the support structures and the feet may be sized and configured to facilitate movement of the seat members relative to the table top. The picnic table may also include a frame and the frame may include a plurality of elongated support members with a first end and a second end. The elongated support members may be interconnected to form a generally polygon-shaped structure and an end of each support member may extend beyond the perimeter of the generally polygon-shaped structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Jered Larsen, S. Nye, L. Strong, Robert Astle, Edward VanNimwegen, Donald Waite
  • Publication number: 20070234934
    Abstract: A table may include a table top that is movable between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may also include a frame that is between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. In addition, the table may include a table top that includes sections which may rotate, pivot, tilt and/or move among a plurality of relative positions. The table may further include a locking assembly that is sized and configured to lock the table top sections in desired positions. Finally, the table may include one or more wheels that facilitate movement of the table. Advantageously, the wheels may facilitate movement of the table if the table top and/or frame are in the use or collapsed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: PAUL BRANCH, Katie Staples, Edward Vannimwegen, S. Nye
  • Publication number: 20050279259
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs and the legs may be movable between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may include one or more cross bars and the legs may be attached to the cross bars. The table may also include a frame and the frame may include one or more side rails. The cross bars may be sized and configured to engage at least a portion of the table frame with a generally rigid connection when the legs are in the extended position and a loose connection with the legs are in the collapsed position. In addition, the table may include one or more connecting members that may be disposed towards the ends of the table. Advantageously, the connecting members and/or cross bars may securely support the table top and help prevent the table top from undesirably twisting or deforming if a load or force is applied to a portion of the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: L. Strong, Jacob Kearl, Joel Bennett, Edward VanNimwegen, Carl Stanford
  • Publication number: 20050279260
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs, which may be movable between an extended and a collapsed position relative to the table top. The table may also include one or more securing members that are sized and configured to receive at least a portion of the one or more legs in the collapsed position. Additionally, the table may include one or more mounting members that are sized and configured to receive another portion of the table such as a cross bar. Advantageously, the securing members and mounting members may be attached to the table top by a snap, friction or interference fit, which may allow the securing members and mounting members to be attached to the table top at any time during the manufacturing process. It may also allow the table to be used with different types of securing members, mounting members and legs. In addition, it may allow the securing members and mounting members to be replaced, if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Carl Stanford, L. Curtis Strong, Ray Adams, David Winter, Edward vanNimwegen
  • Patent number: D493310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Ashby, Edward VanNimwegen