Patents by Inventor Glen A. Laivins
Glen A. Laivins 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: 11420564Abstract: Configurable and reconfigurable stowage systems for vehicle storage areas for a vehicles including cars, truck, boats, recreation vehicles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and the like are disclosed. In some embodiments, vehicle storage areas include saddle bags and trunks of vehicles. In some embodiments the stowage systems include a contourable reconfigurable liner that includes configuration features and partitioning devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Inventors: Glen Laivins, Ken Laivins, Mario Michael Galasso
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Publication number: 20210237653Abstract: Configurable and reconfigurable stowage systems for vehicle storage areas for a vehicles including cars, truck, boats, recreation vehicles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and the like are disclosed. In some embodiments, vehicle storage areas include saddle bags and trunks of vehicles. In some embodiments the stowage systems include a contourable reconfigurable liner that includes configuration features and partitioning devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Glen LAIVINS, Ken LAIVINS, Mario Michael GALASSO
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Publication number: 20200269944Abstract: A luggage stabilization system is disclosed system that stabilizes and protects a piece of luggage when it is temporarily removed from a vehicle and placed on a horizontal surface. The stabilization system is positioned on the bottom side of the piece of luggage and is configured to prevent the luggage from contacting the horizontal surface and to stabilize the luggage laterally and rotationally. Methods for retrofitting a piece of luggage for a vehicle is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Dragonfly Brands CorporationInventors: Glen Laivins, Ken Laivins, Mario Michael Galasso
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Patent number: 8820191Abstract: A handguard assembly for a handlebars is provided. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a pair of arm members, a pair of shields, and a pair of mounting devices. In this embodiment, the mounting devices are configured to connect to an inner portion of at least one of the handlebars. Each arm member is configured to connect to one of the pair of mounting devices and is further configured to connect to an end portion of a respective handlebar. Each arm member includes an elongated front configured to extend in front of a handlebar. The elongated front includes a shield engaging portion, and a bend formed by at least an upwardly angled portion and a downwardly angled portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: CV Products Consolidated LLCInventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Patent number: 8534159Abstract: One embodiment of a handguard assembly includes an arm, a shield connected to the arm, and a biasing member between the arm and the shield. The biasing member is configured to bias the shield towards a position.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Publication number: 20090189380Abstract: A handguard configured to be attached to a handlebar of a vehicle is disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the application, the handguard includes an arm portion, a shield portion, and a support member. The support member has a shape that corresponds to at least a section of the arm portion and is removably attached to the arm portion. In one embodiment, the arm portion and the shield portion may be part of a unitary member constructed of plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Publication number: 20090008920Abstract: A fender assembly for a vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the fender assembly includes a fender member, a clamp member, and a connecting member. In one embodiment, the connecting member is pivotally connected to the clamp member and detachably connected to the fender member such that the fender member is movable between at least a first position and a second position with respect to the connecting member. The fender assembly further includes a resistance member provided between the connecting member and the clamp member. The resistance member is configured to pivot the connecting member from a first position to a second position when a moment of force is applied to the connecting member above a predetermined threshold. The resistance member is further configured to bias the connecting member back to the first position when a moment of force is below the predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Publication number: 20080264198Abstract: A handguard assembly for a handlebars is provided. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a pair of arm members, a pair of shields, and a pair of mounting devices. In this embodiment, the mounting devices are configured to connect to an inner portion of at least one of the handlebars. Each arm member is configured to connect to one of the pair of mounting devices and is further configured to connect to an end portion of a respective handlebar. Each arm member includes an elongated front configured to extend in front of a handlebar. The elongated front includes a shield engaging portion, and a bend formed by at least an upwardly angled portion and a downwardly angled portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Publication number: 20080092796Abstract: A disposable flag is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the flag includes at least one sheet that defines a channel and at least one wing. At least one perforation is disposed across a length of the flag. A user may tear the perforation to separate a first flag from a second flag.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Publication number: 20070256514Abstract: A handguard assembly for a handlebar is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the handguard assembly includes an arm and a shield movably connected to the shield. A biasing member is connected to the arm and the shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Laivins, Glen Laivins
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Patent number: 7257873Abstract: The present invention addresses an ATV clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a central body having a handlebar leg and a hand guard leg, a handlebar clamp pivotally connected to the handlebar leg and removably clamped to the ATV's handlebar and a hand guard member pivotally connected to the hand guard leg and removably connected to the hand guard. Also addressed is a motorcycle clamp assembly including a handlebar clamp removably connected to the motorcycle's handlebar and having a generally rectangular shape with rounded ends and having a tapered aperture configured to mate with handlebar's tapered portion, and a hand guard member connected to the hand guard and pivotally connected to the handle bar clamp. A method for manufacturing hand guards is disclosed. Using that method, one or more bends are cut in the X-Y plane and a bender is used to form at least one bend in the Z-axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Publication number: 20070137409Abstract: A handguard assembly for a handlebar is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a central member, at least one mounting device configured to connect the central member to at least one handlebar, and at least one pair of arms configured to connect the central member to a pair of handlebars. Hand shields may be connected to the handguard mounting assembly to protect a rider's hands from wind and debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Laivins, Glen Laivins
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Publication number: 20070062326Abstract: A handguard for a handlebar is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the handguard includes a shield and a plurality of mounting devices configured to secure the shield to the handlebar. Each mounting device is positioned at least a minimum distance from an end of a handlebar, such that an end of the handlebar is free. The shield is connected to the mounting devices so that it positioned in front of the handlebar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Laivins, Glen Laivins
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Publication number: 20070039408Abstract: A handguard configured to be attached to a handlebar of a vehicle is disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the application, the handguard includes an arm portion, a shield portion, and a support member. The support member has a shape that corresponds to at least a section of the arm portion and is removably attached to the arm portion. In one embodiment, the arm portion and the shield portion may be part of a unitary member constructed of plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Laivins, Glen Laivins
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Publication number: 20040217243Abstract: The present invention addresses an ATV clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a central body having a handlebar leg and a hand guard leg, a handlebar clamp pivotally connected to the handlebar leg and removably clamped to the ATV's handlebar and a hand guard member pivotally connected to the hand guard leg and removably connected to the hand guard. Also addressed is a motorcycle clamp assembly including a handlebar clamp removably connected to the motorcycle's handlebar and having a generally rectangular shape with rounded ends and having a tapered aperture configured to mate with handlebar's tapered portion, and a hand guard member connected to the hand guard and pivotally connected to the handle bar clamp. A method for manufacturing hand guards is disclosed. Using that method, one or more bends are cut in the X-Y plane and a bender is used to form at least one bend in the Z-axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Patent number: D398128Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Glen A. Laivins, Kenneth T. Laivins, Jon Mandell
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Patent number: D400825Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Glen A. Laivins, Kenneth T. Laivins, Jon Mandell
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Patent number: D400846Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Glen A. Laivins, Kenneth T. Laivins, Jon Mandell