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).
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Patent number: 9676458Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Edward VanNimwegen
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Patent number: 9517814Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Sam Robbins, Edward VanNimwegen
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Publication number: 20160152306Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventor: Edward VanNimwegen
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Publication number: 20150122170Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Sam Robbins, Edward VanNimwegen
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Patent number: 8839735Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Brent Steed, Tim Niemier
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Patent number: 8800468Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Brent Steed, Tim Niemier
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Publication number: 20130340669Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Brent Steed, Tim Niemier
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Publication number: 20080078310Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Paul Branch
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Publication number: 20080017083Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Donald Waite, Katie Staples
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Publication number: 20080001329Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: EDWARD VANNIMWEGEN, Richard Hendricksen, Bob Adams
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Publication number: 20070290531Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Jered Larsen, S. Nye, L. Strong, Robert Astle, Edward VanNimwegen, Donald Waite
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Publication number: 20070234934Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: PAUL BRANCH, Katie Staples, Edward Vannimwegen, S. Nye
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Publication number: 20050279259Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: L. Strong, Jacob Kearl, Joel Bennett, Edward VanNimwegen, Carl Stanford
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Publication number: 20050279260Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Carl Stanford, L. Curtis Strong, Ray Adams, David Winter, Edward vanNimwegen
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Patent number: D493310Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Kent Ashby, Edward VanNimwegen