Patents by Inventor Scott J. Duplantis

Scott J. Duplantis 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: 8182018
    Abstract: A dash assembly for a vehicle having a vehicle body defining an access opening includes a dashboard configured to extend across and generally obstruct the access opening. The dashboard includes a mounting tab configured to engage a portion of the vehicle body adjacent to the access opening. The dash assembly also includes a retainer having an elongated body configured to connect to the vehicle body. The elongated body extends at least partially about a perimeter of the access opening such that the mounting tab of the dashboard is sandwiched between the retainer and the portion of the vehicle body to secure the dashboard to the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Club Car, LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Duplantis, Jesse E. Leech, Paul E. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20120073193
    Abstract: Configurable, reconfigurable, and/or adjustable systems, apparatuses, and methods to support plants, such as tomatoes, peppers, and beans. A support apparatus, an attachment element, and one or more support attachments may be provided. The support apparatus can be affixed to a planting pole, pipe, or stake, for example. The attachment element, which can be a screw, can be used to secure the support apparatus to the pole, pipe, or stake at a desired location. One or more of the support attachments can be physically coupled to the support apparatus. The support attachments can be reconfigured on the support apparatus. Thus, various support attachment configurations and/or reconfigurations can be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Scott J. Duplantis
  • Publication number: 20090206627
    Abstract: A dash assembly for a vehicle having a vehicle body defining an access opening includes a dashboard configured to extend across and generally obstruct the access opening. The dashboard includes a mounting tab configured to engage a portion of the vehicle body adjacent to the access opening. The dash assembly also includes a retainer having an elongated body configured to connect to the vehicle body. The elongated body extends at least partially about a perimeter of the access opening such that the mounting tab of the dashboard is sandwiched between the retainer and the portion of the vehicle body to secure the dashboard to the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Scott J. Duplantis, Jesse E. Leech, Paul E. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20030066431
    Abstract: A coffee maker including a frame; a water reservoir connected to the frame; a peristaltic pump connected to the water reservoir; and a heater connected to the peristaltic pump. The frame comprises a coffee pod holder for removably holding a coffee grounds containing pod. Hot water can be received from the heater into the coffee grounds containing pod and liquid coffee can pass out of the coffee grounds containing pod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Robert F. Fanzutti, Paul F. Garneau, Joseph Gelb, Peter Hohlfeld, Bradford Mitchell, Marc P. Ortins, Scott J. Duplantis, Steven L. Hecker
  • Patent number: 5580316
    Abstract: A foldable play structure is disclosed which includes a first wall unit, a second wall unit, and a first axially latchable hinge. The first hinge includes a first leaf attached to the first wall unit, a second leaf attached to the second wall unit, and a first pintle extending through the first and second leaves along a first axis. The first and second leaves are slidable relative to each other along the first axis between a pivotable position, wherein the first and second leaves may pivot relative to each other about the first axis, and a latched position, wherein pivotal movement of the first and second leaves about the first axis is restrained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Today's Kids, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Hill, Scott J. Duplantis
  • Patent number: D358620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Today's Kids, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Hill, Scott J. Duplantis