Patents by Inventor Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey 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: 20240151391Abstract: A door handle includes a handle body with an interior cavity, the interior cavity having an opening. The door handle includes an at least semi-translucent cover to substantially enclose the opening and the interior cavity. The door handle includes a light-emitting diode. The light-emitting diode is configured to emit light out through an at least semi-translucent cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Elena Gorkovenko, Steven Andrew Moore, Oscar Romero, Kevin Pasma, David Downey
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Publication number: 20230363594Abstract: A dispensing assembly and a method for cleaning inner buttocks using partially wet toilet paper. The dispensing assembly includes a housing and a container removably coupled to the bottom of the housing. The container can be removed, refilled, and reattached to the housing. A pump enclosed within the housing can suck liquid from the container. The pump can deliver a stream of liquid through a nozzle on the toilet paper. Sensors protruding from the housing can detect toilet paper when in proximity to the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventor: Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20220338685Abstract: A dispensing assembly and a method for cleaning inner buttocks using partially wet toilet paper. The dispensing assembly includes a housing and a container removably coupled to the bottom of the housing. The container can be removed, refilled, and reattached to the housing. A pump enclosed within the housing can suck liquid from the container. The pump can deliver a stream of liquid through a nozzle on the toilet paper. Sensors protruding from the housing can detect the toilet paper when in proximity to the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventor: Kevin Downey
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Patent number: 9511692Abstract: Adjustable boat seat handles are described. A described apparatus comprises an elongated lever having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end having a hand grip and the second end having a first flange extending away from the first end, the first flange having a first bore extending through the first flange, a rocker arm having a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, the third end having a second flange extending away from the third end, the second flange having a second bore extending through the second flange and a pin extending through the first and second bores rotatably coupling the first and second flanges, wherein rotation of the lever in a first direction relative to the rocker arm causes the lever to rotate the rocker arm to enable adjustment of a seat and rotation of the lever in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the lever to fold relative to the rocker arm to be in a stowed position under the seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventor: Kevin Downey
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Patent number: 9505323Abstract: Adjustable boat seat handles are described. A described apparatus comprises a handle including a first portion rotatably coupled to a second portion via a pin disposed through corresponding bores of the first and second portions, where the first portion includes a hand grip, and the second portion is operatively coupled to an adjustment mechanism, where the first portion rotates in a first direction to fold relative to the second portion and the first and second portions rotate together in a second direction to operate the adjustment mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventor: Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20160200227Abstract: Adjustable boat seat handles are described. A described apparatus comprises a handle including a first portion rotatably coupled to a second portion via a pin disposed through corresponding bores of the first and second portions, where the first portion includes a hand grip, and the second portion is operatively coupled to an adjustment mechanism, where the first portion rotates in a first direction to fold relative to the second portion and the first and second portions rotate together in a second direction to operate the adjustment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20160137107Abstract: Adjustable boat seat handles are described. A described apparatus comprises an elongated lever having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end having a hand grip and the second end having a first flange extending away from the first end, the first flange having a first bore extending through the first flange, a rocker arm having a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, the third end having a second flange extending away from the third end, the second flange having a second bore extending through the second flange and a pin extending through the first and second bores rotatably coupling the first and second flanges, wherein rotation of the lever in a first direction relative to the rocker arm causes the lever to rotate the rocker arm to enable adjustment of a seat and rotation of the lever in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the lever to fold relative to the rocker arm to be in a stowed position under the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventor: Kevin Downey
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Patent number: 9327626Abstract: Adjustable boat seat handles are described. A described apparatus comprises an elongated lever having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end having a hand grip and the second end having a first flange extending away from the first end, the first flange having a first bore extending through the first flange, a rocker arm having a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, the third end having a second flange extending away from the third end, the second flange having a second bore extending through the second flange and a pin extending through the first and second bores rotatably coupling the first and second flanges, wherein rotation of the lever in a first direction relative to the rocker arm causes the lever to rotate the rocker arm to enable adjustment of a seat and rotation of the lever in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the lever to fold relative to the rocker arm to be in a stowed position under the seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventor: Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20160102815Abstract: A multi-function boating light is described. The apparatus comprises a light fixture operatively coupled to a housing, the light fixture comprising a bezel, a lens, and a printed circuit board. Light emitting diodes are disposed on the printed circuit board. A first portion of the light emitting diodes emits first type of light and a second portion of the light emitting diodes emits a second type of light, the second type of light being different than the first type of light.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Tom Gregory Bailey, Kevin Downey, Adrian Draghici
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Patent number: 8061675Abstract: A rotatable seat mount apparatus is disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a seat mount having a locking arm pivotally mounted within the seat mount. A lever is rotatably coupled to the locking arm so that rotation of the lever causes the locking arm to pivot from a first position in which the seat mount is prevented from rotating and to a second position in which the seat mount is enabled to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventor: Kevin Downey
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Patent number: 7938377Abstract: A seat slider assembly is disclosed. The slider seat includes a seat mount and a first slider guide extending along at least a portion of the perimeter of the seat mount. A second slider guide extends from the surface of the seat mount at a position distally located from the perimeter of the seat mount. A slider plate to which a vehicle seat can be mounted includes a first channel for slidably engaging the first slider guide and a second channel for slidably engaging the second slider guide such that the slider plate is slidable between a first position and a second position relative to the seat mount. A locking lever is movably coupled to the slider plate and includes a locking structure to prevent the slider plate from moving relative to the seat mount. A control member operatively coupled to the locking lever to cause the locking lever to move toward an unlocked position wherein the locking structure allows the slider plate to move relative to the seat mount.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Adrian Draghici, Kevin Downey
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Patent number: 7866751Abstract: Apparatus and methods to integrally form lever operated cables with vehicle seats are described. An example apparatus includes a channel integrally formed in a portion of a vehicle seat and a seat position control integrally coupled to the vehicle seat. A cable assembly slidably movable within the channel and has a first end operatively coupled to a seat position adjustment mechanism and a second end operatively coupled to the seat position control.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventor: Kevin Downey
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Patent number: 7677668Abstract: Vehicle seats having a back support lock assembly are disclosed. An example vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a back support pivotally coupled to the seat bottom. The example vehicle seat also includes a lock assembly having a locking lever rotatably coupled to the back support, wherein the locking lever has an end to engage a surface of the seat bottom to lock the back support in a folded position relative to the seat bottom.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Donald J. Olsen, Lee Mankel, Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20090174235Abstract: Vehicle seats having a back support lock assembly are disclosed. An example vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a back support pivotally coupled to the seat bottom. The example vehicle seat also includes a lock assembly having a locking lever rotatably coupled to the back support, wherein the locking lever has an end to engage a surface of the seat bottom to lock the back support in a folded position relative to the seat bottom.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Donald J. Olsen, Lee Mankel, Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20090085367Abstract: Apparatus and methods to integrally form lever operated cables with vehicle seats are described. An example apparatus includes a channel integrally formed in a portion of a vehicle seat and a seat position control integrally coupled to the vehicle seat. A cable assembly slidably movable within the channel and has a first end operatively coupled to a seat position adjustment mechanism and a second end operatively coupled to the seat position control.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventor: Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20090039691Abstract: A rotatable seat mount apparatus is disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a seat mount having a locking arm pivotally mounted within the seat mount. A lever is rotatably coupled to the locking arm so that rotation of the lever causes the locking arm to pivot from a first position in which the seat mount is prevented from rotating and to a second position in which the seat mount is enabled to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20080251001Abstract: A seat slider assembly is disclosed. The slider seat includes a seat mount and a first slider guide extending along at least a portion of the perimeter of the seat mount. A second slider guide extends from the surface of the seat mount at a position distally located from the perimeter of the seat mount. A slider plate to which a vehicle seat can be mounted includes a first channel for slidably engaging the first slider guide and a second channel for slidably engaging the second slider guide such that the slider plate is slidable between a first position and a second position relative to the seat mount. A locking lever is movably coupled to the slider plate and includes a locking structure to prevent the slider plate from moving relative to the seat mount. A control member operatively coupled to the locking lever to cause the locking lever to move toward an unlocked position wherein the locking structure allows the slider plate to move relative to the seat mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Adrian Draghici, Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20080179346Abstract: An assembly for maintaining an adequate volume and optimal temperature of semi-frozen beverages contained within a plurality of dispensing units. The assembly includes a chilled water source for providing water cooled to a temperature just above freezing, a plurality of valves and a plurality of water conduits, a plurality of additive sources and additive conduits, and a plurality of beverage conduits. Each beverage conduit is in fluid communication with one valve of the plurality of valves and a vessel of one of the at least one beverage dispensing modules, each of the valves is adapted to mix said chilled water and additive in a desired ratio and deliver an additive-chilled water mixture to said vessel of one of said at least one beverage dispensing modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Kevin Downey
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Publication number: 20060248680Abstract: A vacuum accessory tool comprises a housing that defines a suction nozzle and a hair removal assembly associated with the suction nozzle. In one embodiment, the vacuum accessory tool further comprises an agitator assembly located in the suction nozzle and driven by an air turbine. In another embodiment, an impeller associated with the air turbine is weighted to prevent build-up of hair and other debris at the impeller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.Inventors: Daniel Heidenga, Joseph Fester, Kevin Downey, Christian Choe
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Patent number: D580685Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Adrian Draghici, Kevin Downey