Patents by Inventor Danny Green
Danny Green 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: 11897183Abstract: In one example, a structure includes a flexible plastic body having a first end and a second end, as well as a first side and a second side disposed opposite each other. The first side includes a first group of segments, and the second side includes a second group of segments. The structure also includes a group of living hinges integral with the body, and one of the living hinges is positioned between segments, and the living hinges enable the flexible plastic body to alternatively assume a flat state, or another state in which the body is not flat.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Robert A. Astle, Danny Green, Jacob Kearl, Eric Olsen
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Patent number: 10940636Abstract: One example of a flexible structure includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end, and the first end is configured to be releasably connected to the second end. As well, one or more living hinges are positioned in the elongate body between the first end and the second end, and the one or more living hinges are configured and arranged to enable the first end and second end to be moved toward each other. Finally, the flexible structure is configured to alternatively assume at least a flat state and an assembled state, and in the assembled state, the first end of the elongate body is connected to the second end of the elongate body.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Astle, Danny Green, Jacob Kearl, Eric Olsen
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Publication number: 20200023568Abstract: In one example, a structure includes a flexible plastic body having a first end and a second end, as well as a first side and a second side disposed opposite each other. The first side includes a first group of segments, and the second side includes a second group of segments. The structure also includes a group of living hinges integral with the body, and one of the living hinges is positioned between segments, and the living hinges enable the flexible plastic body to alternatively assume a flat state, or another state in which the body is not flat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Robert A. Astle, Danny Green, Jacob Kearl, Eric Olsen
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Patent number: 10046837Abstract: In one example, a watercraft includes a buoyant body in the form of a single piece structure sized and configured to support the weight of one or more users. The watercraft also includes a retractable fin connected to a pin that resides in a fixed location relative to the body, the pin including a side surface that is in contact with the body. The retractable fin is rotatable about the pin between an extended position and a retracted position, and the retractable fin includes an engagement portion that is engageable with a first portion of the body and with a second portion of the body. The retractable fin assumes the extended position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the first portion of the body, and the retractable fin assumes the retracted position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the second portion of the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Danny Green, Edward G. Van Nimwegen, Tim Niemier, Joel Bennett, John Bennett, Robert Astle, Brent Steed, Eric Olsen, Mike Todd
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Publication number: 20180029287Abstract: One example of a flexible structure includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end, and the first end is configured to be releasably connected to the second end. As well, one or more living hinges are positioned in the elongate body between the first end and the second end, and the one or more living hinges are configured and arranged to enable the first end and second end to be moved toward each other. Finally, the flexible structure is configured to alternatively assume at least a flat state and an assembled state, and in the assembled state, the first end of the elongate body is connected to the second end of the elongate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Robert A. Astle, Danny Green, Jacob Kearl, Eric Olsen
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Publication number: 20170190395Abstract: In one example, a watercraft includes a buoyant body in the form of a single piece structure sized and configured to support the weight of one or more users. The watercraft also includes a retractable fin connected to a pin that resides in a fixed location relative to the body, the pin including a side surface that is in contact with the body. The retractable fin is rotatable about the pin between an extended position and a retracted position, and the retractable fin includes an engagement portion that is engageable with a first portion of the body and with a second portion of the body. The retractable fin assumes the extended position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the first portion of the body, and the retractable fin assumes the retracted position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the second portion of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Danny Green, Edward G. Van Nimwegen, Tim Niemier, Joel Bennett, John Bennett, Robert Astle, Brent Steed, Eric Olsen, Mike Todd
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Patent number: 9675859Abstract: In one example, a basketball system a goal attached to a backboard assembly. A connecting structure connects the backboard assembly to a support structure. A height adjustment mechanism includes a handle assembly that is directly connected to the support structure, and the handle assembly is operable to change a height of the goal and backboard assembly. As well, a shock absorbing element is provided that includes a first portion directly connected to the handle assembly, and the shock absorbing element has a second portion directly connected to the support structure of the basketball system, and the shock absorbing element enables temporary displacement of the goal and the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the goal. Finally, a structure is provided that is directly connected to the handle assembly and directly connected to the connecting structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Danny Green, S. Curtis Nye
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Patent number: 9630689Abstract: In one example, a board includes a body having a single piece structure, the body including an upper surface that defines a deck, and a lower surface. The board also includes first and second retractable fins, where the first retractable fin is rotatably connected directly to the body at a first fixed location on the body such that the first retractable fin is rotatable about the first fixed location between an extended position and a retracted position, and the first retractable fin including an engagement portion that is engageable with a first portion of the body and with a second portion of the body. The first retractable fin assumes the extended position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the first portion of the body, and the first retractable fin assumes the retracted position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the second portion of the body.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Danny Green, Edward G. Van Nimwegen, Tim Niemier, Joel Bennett, John Bennett, Robert Astle, Brent Steed, Eric Olsen, Mike Todd
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Publication number: 20150367213Abstract: In one example, a basketball system includes a basketball goal, a support structure, a connecting structure connected to the basketball goal and the support structure, and a height adjustment mechanism. The height adjustment mechanism includes a biasing mechanism operably connected to the connecting structure and the basketball goal, and also includes a locking member. An adjustment member of the height adjustment mechanism is engaged with the locking member and is movable relative to the locking member. The adjustment member is also connected to the connecting structure so that the adjustment member and connecting structure are operable to move in unison with each other. Finally, a foot actuator of the height adjustment mechanism is connected to the adjustment member and is operable to releasably engage the locking member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Eric Olsen, Danny Green, Jacob Kearl, S. Curtis Nye, Robert A. Astle
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Publication number: 20150246712Abstract: In one example, a board includes a body having a single piece structure, the body including an upper surface that defines a deck, and a lower surface. The board also includes first and second retractable fins, where the first retractable fin is rotatably connected directly to the body at a first fixed location on the body such that the first retractable fin is rotatable about the first fixed location between an extended position and a retracted position, and the first retractable fin including an engagement portion that is engageable with a first portion of the body and with a second portion of the body. The first retractable fin assumes the extended position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the first portion of the body, and the first retractable fin assumes the retracted position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the second portion of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Danny Green, Edward G. Van Nimwegen, Tim Niemier, Joel Bennett, John Bennett, Robert Astle, Brent Steed, Eric Olsen, Mike Todd
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Patent number: 9067653Abstract: In one example, a board suitable for use in water sports includes a body that includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The board also includes a retractable fin connected to the body and configured to assume extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin extends below the lower surface of the body, and in the retracted position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin resides within a recess at least partly defined by the body.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Danny Green, Edward G. Van Nimwegen, Tim Niemier, Joel H Bennett, John Bennett, Robert Astle, Brent R Steed, Eric M Olsen, Mike Todd
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Publication number: 20150165290Abstract: In one example, a basketball system a goal attached to a backboard assembly. A connecting structure connects the backboard assembly to a support structure. A height adjustment mechanism includes a handle assembly that is directly connected to the support structure, and the handle assembly is operable to change a height of the goal and backboard assembly. As well, a shock absorbing element is provided that includes a first portion directly connected to the handle assembly, and the shock absorbing element has a second portion directly connected to the support structure of the basketball system, and the shock absorbing element enables temporary displacement of the goal and the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the goal. Finally, a structure is provided that is directly connected to the handle assembly and directly connected to the connecting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Danny Green, S. Curtis Nye
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Patent number: 8992350Abstract: In one example, a basketball system includes a backboard to which a goal is configured to be attached, a support structure, a connecting structure configured to connect the backboard to the support structure, a lockable height adjustment mechanism operably disposed with respect to the backboard, and a means for absorbing shock. When the height adjustment mechanism is locked, the means for absorbing shock enables temporary displacement of the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the backboard if the imposed load or force exceeds a threshold load or force, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Danny Green, S. Curtis Nye
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Patent number: 8979454Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a fastener anchor assembly for securing a fastener includes a base and a recess formed in the base. The recess has a substantially non-circular cross-sectional shape. The assembly further includes an insert positionable within the recess. The insert has a substantially non-circular cross-sectional shape corresponding with the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the recess. Additionally, the insert includes a fastener opening and at least one flexible portion. The flexible portion flexes to engage the recess as a fastener moves through the fastener opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventors: Rich Howe, Danny Green, Gary Phillips
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Publication number: 20130017743Abstract: In one example, a board suitable for use in water sports includes a body that includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The board also includes a retractable fin connected to the body and configured to assume extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin extends below the lower surface of the body, and in the retracted position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin resides within a recess at least partly defined by the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Danny Green, Edward G. Van Nimwegen, Tim Niemier, Joel H. Bennett, John Bennett, Robert Astle, Brent R. Steed, Eric M. Olsen, Mike Todd
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Publication number: 20130005514Abstract: In one example, a basketball system includes a backboard to which a goal is configured to be attached, a support structure, a connecting structure configured to connect the backboard to the support structure, a lockable height adjustment mechanism operably disposed with respect to the backboard, and a means for absorbing shock. When the height adjustment mechanism is locked, the means for absorbing shock enables temporary displacement of the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the backboard if the imposed load or force exceeds a threshold load or force, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Danny Green, S. Curtis Nye
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Publication number: 20110243683Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a fastener anchor assembly for securing a fastener includes a base and a recess formed in the base. The recess has a substantially non-circular cross-sectional shape. The assembly further includes an insert positionable within the recess. The insert has a substantially non-circular cross-sectional shape corresponding with the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the recess. Additionally, the insert includes a fastener opening and at least one flexible portion. The flexible portion flexes to engage the recess as a fastener moves through the fastener opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Rich Howe, Danny Green, Gary Phillips
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Patent number: D714412Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert A Astle, Danny Green, Joel Bennett, Eric Olsen
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Patent number: D723127Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Danny Green, Robert A. Astle, Joel Bennett, Eric Olsen
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Patent number: D821525Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Danny Green, Robert A. Astle