Patents by Inventor Joshua O. Mullen

Joshua O. Mullen 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).

  • Publication number: 20090151484
    Abstract: A crank assembly having a crank arm with a handle member pivotally coupled thereto is provided. The handle member includes a lock assembly with a crank component and a handle component. The crank component includes a latch surface on a crank arm outer surface. The lock assembly handle component is, preferably, at least one extension extending from the handle member and structured to engage the latch surface. The lock assembly handle component further has a release device structured to disengage the at least one extension from the latch surface. The release device is accessible from the crank arm outer surface. In this configuration, a user may easily access the release device because the release device is located on the outer surface of the crank arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua O. Mullen, Stephen D. Hatcher
  • Patent number: 7044548
    Abstract: A latch system adapted for use with a child vehicle seat has a securing belt, latches which are disposed at each end of the securing belt, and a connection member. The latches are adapted for connection to anchor points rigidly connected to the vehicle. The connection member has a loop portion through which the securing belt is slidably disposed and a connection portion adapted for permanent connection to the child vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua O. Mullen, Robert C. Barrett
  • Patent number: 6948219
    Abstract: A latch system for attaching a child seat to an anchorage of a vehicle seat includes a first latch device connected to a first end of a length of webbing, an adjuster connected to a second end of the length of webbing, and a second latch device. The adjuster has a plate member extending from one end, and the plate member has a connection opening formed therein. The second latch device includes a main member having a hook formed at a first end and a connection aperture at a second end that is distal from the first end. A portion of the second end of the main member passes through the connection opening, and a portion of the plate member passes through the connection aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Baku Kakuda, Douglas R. Bodmann, James M. F. Hutchinson, Michael L. Longenecker, Joshua O. Mullen
  • Publication number: 20030221294
    Abstract: A latch system for attaching a child seat to an anchorage of a vehicle seat includes a first latch device connected to a first end of a length of webbing, an adjuster connected to a second end of the length of webbing, and a second latch device. The adjuster has a plate member extending from one end, and the plate member has a connection opening formed therein. The second latch device includes a main member having a hook formed at a first end and a connection aperture at a second end that is distal from the first end. A portion of the second end of the main member passes through the connection opening, and a portion of the plate member passes through the connection aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Baku Kakuda, Douglas R. Bodmann, James M.F. Hutchinson, Michael L. Longenecker, Joshua O. Mullen
  • Publication number: 20030160485
    Abstract: A latch system adapted for use with a child vehicle seat has a securing belt, latches which are disposed at each end of the securing belt, and a connection member. The latches are adapted for connection to anchor points rigidly connected to the vehicle. The connection member has a loop portion through which the securing belt is slidably disposed and a connection portion adapted for permanent connection to the child vehicle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Joshua O. Mullen, Robert C. Barrett
  • Patent number: 6557191
    Abstract: A bed frame includes a headboard, a foot board, a right side rail, and a left side rail. Each side rail has a first member and a corresponding second member. Each of the first members is configured to be releasably attached to the headboard solely by mating end joint members formed in the first members and in the headboard, and each of the second members is configured to be releasably attached to the foot board solely by mating end joint members formed in the second members and in the foot board. Each of the first members is configured to be releasably attached to the corresponding second member solely by mating side joint members formed in each of the first members and in the corresponding second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Bellows, Paul B. Nelson, Joshua O. Mullen
  • Publication number: 20030024045
    Abstract: A bed frame includes a headboard, a foot board, a right side rail, and a left side rail. Each side rail has a first member and a corresponding second member. Each of the first members is configured to be releasably attached to the headboard solely by mating end joint members formed in the first members and in the headboard, and each of the second members is configured to be releasably attached to the foot board solely by mating end joint members formed in the second members and in the foot board. Each of the first members is configured to be releasably attached to the corresponding second member solely by mating side joint members formed in each of the first members and in the corresponding second members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: William B. Bellows, Paul B. Nelson, Joshua O. Mullen
  • Patent number: D530584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Norton, Joshua O. Mullen
  • Patent number: D544173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua O. Mullen, Jeffrey M. Norton
  • Patent number: D551524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Norton, Joshua O. Mullen
  • Patent number: D551922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: John Grishaber, Jeffrey M. Norton, Joshua O. Mullen
  • Patent number: D582238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua O. Mullen
  • Patent number: D585252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua O. Mullen
  • Patent number: D598264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua O. Mullen