Patents by Inventor Dean Crue

Dean Crue 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: 20080313808
    Abstract: An adjustable headboard frame is provided that includes a left frame element, a right frame element, and a plurality of spacers that are installed between the left frame element and the right frame element. The spacers are of different lengths and are sized so that the total width of the headboard including left and right frame elements and spacer is sized to correspond with one of the standardized mattress widths, such as twin, full, queen, and king. Further, the adjustable headboard frame may then be covered by a covering to provide an adjustable headboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Dean Crue
  • Publication number: 20080238175
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that is easy to assemble. Additionally, certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that breaks down into a flat disassembled state that is compact and cost effective for shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Dean Crue
  • Patent number: 7404607
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that is easy to Additionally, certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that own into a flat disassembled state that is compact and cost effective for shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Vendor Development Group
    Inventor: Dean Crue
  • Patent number: 7278687
    Abstract: Securely stacking and height adjustable bar stools are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, the seat of a bar stool includes an upper leg restraining system that accommodates a pair of legs from another bar stool that is to be securely stacked on top. In conjunction with the upper leg restraining system, a leg bracing system is provided to accommodate and restrain the pair of legs from another bar stool. In addition, the seat height of a bar stool may be incrementally increased by attaching a plurality of leg extenders to previously added leg extenders until a desired bar stool seat height has been attained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Marshall Associates
    Inventor: Dean Crue
  • Publication number: 20070188005
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that is easy to Additionally, certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that own into a flat disassembled state that is compact and cost effective for shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Dean Crue
  • Patent number: 7118175
    Abstract: Securely stacking and height adjustable bar stools are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, the seat of a bar stool includes an upper leg restraining system that accommodates a pair of legs from another bar stool that is to be securely stacked on top. In conjunction with the upper leg restraining system, a leg bracing system is provided to accommodate and restrain the pair of legs from another bar stool. In addition, the seat height of a bar stool may be incrementally increased by attaching a plurality of leg extenders to previously added leg extenders until a desired bar stool seat height has been attained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Vendor Development Group
    Inventor: Dean Crue
  • Publication number: 20060119156
    Abstract: Securely stacking and height adjustable bar stools are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, the seat of a bar stool includes an upper leg restraining system that accommodates a pair of legs from another bar stool that is to be securely stacked on top. In conjunction with the upper leg restraining system, a leg bracing system is provided to accommodate and restrain the pair of legs from another bar stool. In addition, the seat height of a bar stool may be incrementally increased by attaching a plurality of leg extenders to previously added leg extenders until a desired bar stool seat height has been attained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Dean Crue
  • Publication number: 20040061365
    Abstract: Securely stacking and height adjustable bar stools are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, the seat of a bar stool includes an upper leg restraining system that accommodates a pair of legs from another bar stool that is to be securely stacked on top. In conjunction with the upper leg restraining system, a leg bracing system is provided to accommodate and restrain the pair of legs from another bar stool. In addition, the seat height of a bar stool may be incrementally increased by attaching a plurality of leg extenders to previously added leg extenders until a desired bar stool seat height has been attained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Dean Crue