Patents by Inventor Erik Steven Larson

Erik Steven Larson 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: 20240341433
    Abstract: A container device with an outer shell that has an opening that is sealed by a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism may include resealable closure elements that are configured to partially or wholly seal the opening. In some examples, the closure elements may be magnetic strips. In addition, the closure mechanism may include curved members to prevent the opening from closing when the closure mechanism is in an open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Derek G. Sullivan, John Warren Dow, Calvin Tabor, Kyle Edward Rogers, Erik Steven Larson, Keith Austin
  • Bag
    Publication number: 20240197049
    Abstract: An example bag may include a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The bottom wall may include an outer layer, and the bottom wall may be secured to the first sidewall and the second sidewall by wrapping a fabric forming the first sidewall and the second sidewall over sections of the outer layer. The bag may further include a closure and a pair of straps. The first sidewall and the second sidewall may include endcaps having a first layered structure, the first layered structure may include a compression molded outer layer and an additional structural layer formed of a first foam material, and the endcaps may be more rigid than the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the top wall. The bottom wall may include a second layered structure formed of a second foam material positioned on the outer layer, and the bottom wall may be more rigid than the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the top wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Erik Steven Larson, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires, Jeffrey Charles Munie
  • Publication number: 20240199287
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in the closed configuration. In some examples, the insulating container further includes a pull handle assembly with a telescopic three-stage arm configuration defined by a stowed configuration, a partially extended configuration, and a fully extended configuration. In other examples, the insulating container further includes a wheel assembly with a pair of wheels mounted with one or two axles, and further including a wheel grommet for absorbing shock and cushioning the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Liza Morris, Andrew J. Winterhalter, Robert Secker, Dustin R. Bullock, Elizabeth Ruchte, Ryan Nixon, Derek G. Sullivan, John Loudenslager, John Fritz, Erik Steven Larson, Lance Harrison, Michael Christopher Cieszko
  • Patent number: 12012275
    Abstract: An insulating device including an outer shell, an inner liner forming a storage compartment, an insulating layer positioned in between the outer shell and the inner liner, wherein the insulating layer provides insulation for the storage compartment, and an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Chris Keller, Derek G. Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires, Andrew M. Bosway, Karl Fritzsche, Laura Flores
  • Patent number: 11992104
    Abstract: A container device with an outer shell that has an opening that is sealed by a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism may include resealable closure elements that are configured to partially or wholly seal the opening. In some examples, the closure elements may be magnetic strips. In addition, the closure mechanism may include curved members to prevent the opening from closing when the closure mechanism is in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Derek G. Sullivan, John Warren Dow, Calvin Tabor, Kyle Edward Rogers, Erik Steven Larson, Keith Austin
  • Patent number: 11970313
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in the closed configuration. In some examples, the insulating container further includes a pull handle assembly with a telescopic three-stage arm configuration defined by a stowed configuration, a partially extended configuration, and a fully extended configuration. In other examples, the insulating container further includes a wheel assembly with a pair of wheels mounted with one or two axles, and further including a wheel grommet for absorbing shock and cushioning the axle. In still other examples, the insulating container further includes a drain plug assembly on the rear sidewall adjacent to the bottom portion of the base, the drain plug assembly comprising a main tube that cooperatively engages with an outer tube with a plurality of ratchet teeth that engage one or more ratchet keys on the main tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Liza Morris, Andrew J. Winterhalter, Robert Secker, Dustin R. Bullock, Elizabeth Ruchte, Ryan Nixon, Derek G. Sullivan, John Loudenslager, John Fritz, Erik Steven Larson, Lance Harrison, Michael Christopher Cieszko
  • Publication number: 20240090635
    Abstract: A closure having a first flange with first engagement mechanism and a second with a second engagement mechanism disposed between the first end and the second end. The first engagement mechanism configured to engage the second engagement mechanism. A slider configured to selectively engage the first engagement mechanism and the second mechanism when moved in a first direction and disengage the first engagement mechanism from the second engagement mechanism when moved in a second direction. The closure is substantially watertight in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Steven Larson, Derek G. Sullivan, Karl Fritzsche, Christopher M. Keller, Alex Baires, Scott Barbieri, Bryan Seon
  • Bag
    Patent number: 11925245
    Abstract: An example bag may include an outer shell comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a top sidewall, a bottom sidewall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall forming, and a closure configured to move from an open position to a closed position. The bag may also include a pair of adjustable straps. The adjustable straps can be configured to move from a first backpack carry position to a second hand carry position by releasing the adjustable straps from the outer shell of the bag from the first carry position and securing the adjustable straps to the second carry position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Erik Steven Larson, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires, Jeffrey Charles Munie
  • Patent number: 11839278
    Abstract: A closure having a first flange with first engagement mechanism and a second with a second engagement mechanism disposed between the first end and the second end. The first engagement mechanism configured to engage the second engagement mechanism. A slider configured to selectively engage the first engagement mechanism and the second mechanism when moved in a first direction and disengage the first engagement mechanism from the second engagement mechanism when moved in a second direction. The closure is substantially watertight in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Steven Larson, Derek G. Sullivan, Karl Fritzsche, Christopher M. Keller, Alex Baires, Scott Barbieri, Bryan Seon
  • Publication number: 20230348173
    Abstract: A container may include a body assembly comprising a shell, an inner liner forming a storage compartment, a foam layer positioned between the shell and the inner liner, and an opening providing access to the storage compartment. The container may also include a lid assembly attached to the body assembly and configured to seal the opening. The lid assembly may include an upper inner liner, an upper insulating portion, and an upper shell portion, and the upper insulating portion may be positioned between the upper inner liner portion and the upper shell portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires, Andrew M. Bosway, Karl Fritzsche, Laura Flores
  • Patent number: D1007249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek G. Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires
  • Patent number: D1016492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Erik Steven Larson, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires, Jeffrey Charles Munie
  • Patent number: D1022613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek G. Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires
  • Patent number: D1029050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Derek G. Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Laura Flores, Alex Baires
  • Patent number: D1033160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek G. Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires
  • Patent number: D1034093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek G. Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires
  • Patent number: D1034094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek G. Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires
  • Patent number: D1046567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires
  • Patent number: D1047610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires
  • Patent number: D1047611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Derek Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires