Patents by Inventor Ed VanNimwegen

Ed VanNimwegen 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: 8721003
    Abstract: A chair may include a seat, a chair back and a frame that may be connected to the seat and/or chair back. The chair back and the frame may include engaging portions and/or receiving portions that may be sized and configured to contact, abut, engage and/or interlock with each other to connect the chair back to the frame. The engaging portions and/or receiving portions may be sized and configured to connect the chair back to the frame using a friction, interference and/or snap fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Waite, Ed VanNimwegen, Rich Howe
  • Patent number: 8544393
    Abstract: A table may include a handle to enhance portability. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, a first portion of a handle may be connected to a first portion of the table top and a second portion of the handle may be connected to a second portion of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions sized configured to receive portions of the handle. This may allow, for example, at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed in the receiving portions when the handle is in a refracted position and at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed outside the receiving portions when the handle is in an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Branch, Ed VanNimwegen
  • Patent number: 8261676
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more leg assemblies. The table top may include a downwardly extending lip. The table may also include a frame, and the lip may include one or more receiving portions sized and configured to receive a portion of the frame. The receiving portions may also be sized and configured to receive a portion of a leg assembly. The table top may be constructed from molded plastic, such as blow-molded plastic, and the receiving portions may be integrally formed in the table top during the molding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ed VanNimwegen, Donald Waite
  • Publication number: 20120210915
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs or support pedestals. The table may also include one or more handles that may enhance the portability of the table. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, then the table top may include first and second sections that may be moved between an folded position and an unfolded position. The handle may include first and second sections that are connected to the first and second sections of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions that are sized configured to receive one or more portions of the handle. This may allow, for example, at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed in receiving portions when the handle is in a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Branch, Ed VanNimwegen
  • Publication number: 20120111242
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs or support pedestals. The table may also include one or more handles that may enhance the portability of the table. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, then the table top may include first and second sections that may be moved between an folded position and an unfolded position. The handle may include first and second sections that are connected to the first and second sections of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions that are sized configured to receive one or more portions of the handle. This may allow, for example, at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed in receiving portions when the handle is in a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Branch, Ed VanNimwegen
  • Patent number: 8166894
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs or support pedestals. The table may also include one or more handles that may enhance the portability of the table. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, then the table top may include first and second sections that may be moved between a folded position and an unfolded position. The handle may include first and second sections that are connected to the first and second sections of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions that are sized configured to receive one or more portions of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Branch, Ed VanNimwegen
  • Patent number: 8091490
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs or support pedestals. The table may also include one or more handles that may enhance the portability of the table. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, then the table top may include first and second sections that may be moved between an folded position and an unfolded position. The handle may include first and second sections that are connected to the first and second sections of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions that are sized configured to receive one or more portions of the handle. This may allow, for example, at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed in receiving portions when the handle is in a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Branch, Ed VanNimwegen
  • Patent number: 7640870
    Abstract: A foldable table includes a table top having collapsible legs connected thereto. The table top includes a first table top section and a second table top section. A first hinge assembly hingedly connecting the first table top section to the second table top section such that the table top can selectively move between a folded position and an unfolded position. A latch engages with the first hinge assembly so as to releasably lock the first hinge assembly when the table top is in the unfolded position. In alternative embodiments, portions of the table top sections can interlock when the table is in the unfolded position. A handle can project from between the table top sections when the table is in the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Curtis Strong, Jacob Kearl, Thayne B. Haney, Ray Adams, Ed VanNimwegen, David C. Winter
  • Publication number: 20090146467
    Abstract: A chair may include a seat, a chair back and a frame that may be connected to the seat and/or chair back. The chair back and the frame may include engaging portions and/or receiving portions that may be sized and configured to contact, abut, engage and/or interlock with each other to connect the chair back to the frame. The engaging portions and/or receiving portions may be sized and configured to connect the chair back to the frame using a friction, interference and/or snap fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Donald Waite, Ed VanNimwegen, Rich Howe
  • Patent number: 7475644
    Abstract: A table that includes a table top with a first half which is pivotally connected to a second half. The first and second halves of the table top are movable between a first position in which the halves are generally aligned and a second position in which the halves are generally placed adjacent to each other. The first and second halves of the table top are preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and each of the halves desirably have a generally hollow interior. The first and second halves of the table top may include interlocking portions that are interconnected when the halves are in the aligned position. Desirably, the interlocking portions have generally hollow interiors that are integrally formed with the generally hollow interiors of the halves of the table top during the blow-molding process. The table top may also include one or more overlapping portions that are interconnected when the halves of the table top are in the aligned position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Curtis Strong, Jacob Kearl, Thayne B. Haney, Ray Adams, Ed VanNimwegen, David C. Winter
  • Publication number: 20080264307
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more leg assemblies. The table top may include a downwardly extending lip. The table may also include a frame, and the lip may include one or more receiving portions sized and configured to receive a portion of the frame. The receiving portions may also be sized and configured to receive a portion of a leg assembly. The table top may be constructed from molded plastic, such as blow-molded plastic, and the receiving portions may be integrally formed in the table top during the molding process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Ed VanNimwegen, Donald Waite
  • Publication number: 20080202390
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs or support pedestals. The table may also include one or more handles that may enhance the portability of the table. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, then the table top may include first and second sections that may be moved between an folded position and an unfolded position. The handle may include first and second sections that are connected to the first and second sections of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions that are sized configured to receive one or more portions of the handle. This may allow, for example, at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed in receiving portions when the handle is in a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Branch, Ed VanNimwegen
  • Publication number: 20070289506
    Abstract: A table may include a frame that is movable between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may also include a table top that is movable between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. In addition, the table top may include one or more sections that may rotate, pivot, tilt and/or move into different positions. The table may further include a locking assembly that is sized and configured to lock the table top sections into one or more desired positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Branch, Katie Staples, Ed VanNimwegen, S. Nye
  • Publication number: 20070125280
    Abstract: Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extending between a first end and a second end and forming a chamber there between. A plurality of depressions is formed on the second surface and extends into the chamber. The depressions are usually unitary structures formed by a depression wall. Generally, the steeper the depression wall, the more strength is provided to the structure. In addition, where the plurality of depressions has a low profile and a greater density, increased strength is provided to the structure. The depressions may or may not be joined to the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Martin Neunzert, Ed Vannimwegen, Curtis Cook, L. Strong, Barry Mower
  • Patent number: 7171910
    Abstract: Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extending between a first end and a second end and forming a chamber there between. A plurality of depressions is formed on the second surface and extends into the chamber. The depressions are usually unitary structures formed by a depression wall. Generally, the steeper the depression wall, the more strength is provided to the structure. In addition, where the plurality of depressions has a low profile and a greater density, increased strength is provided to the structure. The depressions may or may not be joined to the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin R. Neunzert, Ed VanNimwegen, Curtis Cook, L. Curtis Strong, Barry D. Mower
  • Publication number: 20060288918
    Abstract: A table that includes a table top with a first half which is pivotally connected to a second half. The first and second halves of the table top are movable between a first position in which the halves are generally aligned and a second position in which the halves are generally placed adjacent to each other. The first and second halves of the table top are preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and each of the halves desirably have a generally hollow interior. The first and second halves of the table top may include interlocking portions that are interconnected when the halves are in the aligned position. Desirably, the interlocking portions have generally hollow interiors that are integrally formed with the generally hollow interiors of the halves of the table top during the blow-molding process. The table top may also include one or more overlapping portions that are interconnected when the halves of the table top are in the aligned position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: L. Strong, Jacob Kearl, Thayne Haney, Ray Adams, Ed VanNimwegen, David Winter
  • Publication number: 20060191447
    Abstract: A table including a drawer attached to the table top is disclosed. Advantageously, the drawer can be connected directly to the table top or to a frame that is connected to the table top. The table top is preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and the support assembly preferably includes a first leg and a second leg that are pivotally connected. The legs desirably have a generally X-shaped configuration when the legs are placed in an upright position and the legs can be collapsed into a storage position. Each of the legs may include a lower portion, a body portion and an upper portion that is preferably selectively connected to the table top. The legs, for example, can be connected to the table top by inserting the upper portions of the legs into leg receiving recess. Desirably, the table top includes a plurality of leg receiving recesses and the legs can be selectively attached to the leg receiving recesses in order to vary the height of the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Kent Ashby, Thayne Haney, Ed VanNimwegen, Brandon Smith, S. Nye, L. Strong
  • Patent number: 7096799
    Abstract: A table that includes a table top with a first half which is pivotally connected to a second half. The first and second halves of the table top are movable between a first position in which the halves are generally aligned and a second position in which the halves are generally placed adjacent to each other. The first and second halves of the table top are preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and each of the halves desirably have a generally hollow interior. The first and second halves of the table top may include interlocking portions that are interconnected when the halves are in the aligned position. Desirably, the interlocking portions have generally hollow interiors that are integrally formed with the generally hollow interiors of the halves of the table top during the blow-molding process. The table top may also include one or more overlapping portions that are interconnected when the halves of the table top are in the aligned position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Curtis Strong, Jacob Kearl, Thayne B. Haney, Ray Adams, Ed VanNimwegen, David C. Winter
  • Patent number: D667649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Waite, Ed VanNimwegen, Rich Howe
  • Patent number: D920212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Steed, Ed Vannimwegen, Alex Good, Frank M. Clegg, John Maas