Patents by Inventor Ernie D. Sheets

Ernie D. Sheets 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: 8105173
    Abstract: A playset is operable to be erected on a site and includes a slide and an adjustable-height slide base. The slide base includes an adapter that attaches below the slide and at least one standoff that attaches below the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Backyard Leisure Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher W. Connors, Ernie D. Sheets
  • Patent number: 8083600
    Abstract: A swing seat assembly is provided for enhancing durability of the swing and increasing the safety of a person using the swing. The swing seat assembly includes an elongated seat element and a reinforcing member extending along the seat element. The reinforcing member is formed of a different material than the seat element and has a tensile strength that is greater than the tensile strength of the seat element. The assembly also includes a pair of rigid connecting elements configured to operably couple the seat element with suspending elements, where the connecting elements at least partially project from end margins of the seat element but do not extend inwardly beyond a top face of the seat element. A swing assembly is also provided that includes a reinforced swing seat with a reinforcing member extending therealong and being encased therein. The swing assembly includes a pair of suspending elements coupled to hooks projecting from end margins of the seat for suspending the seat from a playset frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Backyard Leisure Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernie D. Sheets, Julie A. Neusch
  • Publication number: 20110086718
    Abstract: A swing seat assembly is provided for enhancing durability of the swing and increasing the safety of a person using the swing. The swing seat assembly includes an elongated seat element and a reinforcing member extending along the seat element. The reinforcing member is formed of a different material than the seat element and has a tensile strength that is greater than the tensile strength of the seat element. The assembly also includes a pair of rigid connecting elements configured to operably couple the seat element with suspending elements, where the connecting elements at least partially project from end margins of the seat element but do not extend inwardly beyond a top face of the seat element. A swing assembly is also provided that includes a reinforced swing seat with a reinforcing member extending therealong and being encased therein. The swing assembly includes a pair of suspending elements coupled to hooks projecting from end margins of the seat for suspending the seat from a playset frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: BACKYARD LEISURE HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Ernie D. Sheets, Julie A. Neusch
  • Publication number: 20110086717
    Abstract: A playset is operable to be erected on a site and includes a slide and an adjustable-height slide base. The slide base includes an adapter that attaches below the slide and at least one standoff that attaches below the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: BACKYARD LEISURE HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher W. Connors, Ernie D. Sheets