Patents by Inventor Jered Larsen
Jered Larsen 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: 7971930Abstract: A picnic table may include a table and one or more seat members disposed about the table. One end of each seat member is preferably pivotally attached to the table by a support structure so that the seat member may pivot or rotate between various positions relative to the table top. One or more feet may be connected to the support structures and the feet may be sized and configured to facilitate movement of the seat members relative to the table top. The picnic table may also include a frame and the frame may include a plurality of elongated support members with a first end and a second end. The elongated support members may be interconnected to form a generally polygon-shaped structure and an end of each support member may extend beyond the perimeter of the generally polygon-shaped structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Jered Larsen, S. Curtis Nye, L. Curtis Strong, Robert A. Astle
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Publication number: 20090295109Abstract: A wheelbarrow may include a receiving or load carrying portion, such as a tub or container, and wheels. The wheels are preferably disposed proximate a central portion of the tub. The wheelbarrow may also include a frame with a base or platform, which may connect the wheels and load carrying portion. In addition, the wheelbarrow may include a handle that is connected to the base or platform. A substantial portion of the capacity of the tub may be disposed below the handle and/or a substantial portion of the capacity of the tub may be disposed above the handle, which may help increase the stability and/or load capacity of the wheelbarrow. The frame may also include a front dump roll cage, which may be connected to the base or platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: David C. Winter, Kevin Boydston, Robert A. Astle, Jered Larsen, S. Curtis Nye
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Publication number: 20090224512Abstract: A folding trailer may be capable of moving between a use position and a storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of moving between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The folding trailer may also include a towing arm that is movable between an extended position in which a portion of the towing arm extends beyond the front portion of the frame to facilitate attached to a towing vehicle and a collapsed position in which the towing arm is at least substantially disposed underneath the frame. In addition, the trailer may include an adjustment assembly that is sized and configured to adjust the position of the axle between the first and second positions, and adjust the position of the towing arm between the extended and collapsed positions. Advantageously, the adjustment assembly may have different configurations and arrangements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20090066061Abstract: A folding trailer may be selectively moved between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of being moved between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The axle is preferably located in generally the same plane in the first and second positions. In addition, the axle preferably moves in a generally rearward direction when the axle is moved from the first to the second position. The trailer may also include a bed that is capable of being moved between a first position in which first and second portions of the bed are generally aligned with a first plane and a second position in which the first and second portions of the bed are disposed in a folded position and generally aligned with a second plane. The axle and bed are preferably disposed in the first positions when the trailer is in the use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Patent number: 7475901Abstract: A folding trailer may be capable of moving between a use position and a storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of moving between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The folding trailer may also include a towing arm that is movable between an extended position in which a portion of the towing arm extends beyond the front portion of the frame to facilitate attached to a towing vehicle and a collapsed position in which the towing arm is at least substantially disposed underneath the frame. In addition, the trailer may include an adjustment assembly that is sized and configured to adjust the position of the axle between the first and second positions, and adjust the position of the towing arm between the extended and collapsed positions. Advantageously, the adjustment assembly may have different configurations and arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Patent number: 7452000Abstract: A folding trailer may be selectively moved between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of being moved between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The axle is preferably located in generally the same plane in the first and second positions. In addition, the axle preferably moves in a generally rearward direction when the axle is moved from the first to the second position. The trailer may also include a bed that is capable of being moved between a first position in which first and second portions of the bed are generally aligned with a first plane and a second position in which the first and second portions of the bed are disposed in a folded position and generally aligned with a second plane. The axle and bed are preferably disposed in the first positions when the trailer is in the use position.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20070290531Abstract: A picnic table may include a table and one or more seat members disposed about the table. One end of each seat member is preferably pivotally attached to the table by a support structure so that the seat member may pivot or rotate between various positions relative to the table top. One or more feet may be connected to the support structures and the feet may be sized and configured to facilitate movement of the seat members relative to the table top. The picnic table may also include a frame and the frame may include a plurality of elongated support members with a first end and a second end. The elongated support members may be interconnected to form a generally polygon-shaped structure and an end of each support member may extend beyond the perimeter of the generally polygon-shaped structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Jered Larsen, S. Nye, L. Strong, Robert Astle, Edward VanNimwegen, Donald Waite
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Publication number: 20070262542Abstract: A folding trailer may be selectively moved between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of being moved between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The axle is preferably located in generally the same plane in the first and second positions. In addition, the axle preferably moves in a generally rearward direction when the axle is moved from the first to the second position. The trailer may also include a bed that is capable of being moved between a first position in which first and second portions of the bed are generally aligned with a first plane and a second position in which the first and second portions of the bed are disposed in a folded position and generally aligned with a second plane. The axle and bed are preferably disposed in the first positions when the trailer is in the use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: David Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20070176383Abstract: A trailer may include a suspension system connected to a frame. The suspension system desirably includes a leaf spring and a connector that connects the axle to the leaf spring. The connector may include a unitary, one-piece bracket with a first flange that is sized and configured to contact a first side of the leaf spring and a second flange that is sized and configured to contact a second side of the leaf spring. Preferably, the bracket has a generally U-shaped configuration. In addition, the bracket preferably has a length that is generally equal to or larger than twice or three times a width of the axle. Advantageously, the connector may help prevent the wheel from undesirably twisting while the trailer is being towed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: David Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20070145718Abstract: A trailer may include an extension that is sized and configured to extend the length of the trailer. Advantageously, the extension may allow the trailer to be shipped in a standard-sized container. In particular, the extension may allow the trailer to be shipped within a 92 inch container. The extension may also extend the length of the trailer to allow, for example, items that are about 96 inches or 8 feet in length to be positioned in the trailer. Thus, the extension may allow the trailer to be shipped in a standard-sized container and allow the trailer to carrying items such as drywall or sheets of plywood that are 8 feet in length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: David Winter, Brandon Smith, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Robert Astle
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Publication number: 20070145717Abstract: A folding trailer may be capable of moving between a use position and a storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of moving between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The folding trailer may also include a towing arm that is movable between an extended position in which a portion of the towing arm extends beyond the front portion of the frame to facilitate attached to a towing vehicle and a collapsed position in which the towing arm is at least substantially disposed underneath the frame. In addition, the trailer may include an adjustment assembly that is sized and configured to adjust the position of the axle between the first and second positions, and adjust the position of the towing arm between the extended and collapsed positions. Advantageously, the adjustment assembly may have different configurations and arrangements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: DAVID WINTER, Brandon Smith, S. Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20070132209Abstract: A trailer may include a weight indicator that is sized and configured to indicate at least a portion of the load carried by the trailer. The weight indicator may include a pointer that is connected to a suspension member, such as a leaf spring. Advantageously, the pointer may be connected to other suitable portions of the trailer such as a frame, bracket or the like. Advantageously, the trailer may also include two weight indicators to collectively indicate whether the trailer is loaded evenly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: David Winter, Brandon Smith, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Robert Astle
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Publication number: 20070132205Abstract: A trailer may be purchased by a consumer from a store and the trailer may be quickly, easily and readily towed away from the store. In particular, the trailer may be essentially or completely ready to be towed away from the store and the trailer may require no or virtually no assembly. For example, a towing arm may be quickly and easily moved from the storage position to the use position. Advantageously, because the towing arm may be connected by pins to the trailer, no tools may be required to position the arm in the use position. In addition, because electrical wiring may be disposed within the arm and the arm may be simply moved forwardly when the trailer is ready to be towed, the lights for the trailer may be functional.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: David Winter, BRANDON SMITH, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Robert Astle
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Publication number: 20070132208Abstract: A trailer that may include a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall and a second end wall. A first slot in the first side wall may be sized and configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the first end wall and a first slot in the second side wall may be sized and configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the first end wall. In addition, a second slot in the first side wall may be sized and configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the second end wall and a second slot sin the second side wall may be sized and configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the second end wall. The trailer may also include lips that are sized and configured to help retain the walls in the desired positions. In addition, the trailer may include engaging members that are sized and configured to bias the walls into a desired position. Advantageously, the walls may be interchangeably connected to the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: DAVID WINTER, Brandon Smith, S. Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller
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Publication number: 20060238003Abstract: A picnic table may include a table and one or more seat members disposed about the table. One end of each seat member is preferably pivotally attached to the table by a support structure so that the seat member may pivot or rotate between various positions relative to the table top. One or more feet may be connected to the support structures and the feet may be sized and configured to facilitate movement of the seat members relative to the table top. The picnic table may also include a frame and the frame may include a plurality of elongated support members with a first end and a second end. The elongated support members may be interconnected to form a generally polygon-shaped structure and an end of each support member may extend beyond the perimeter of the generally polygon-shaped structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Jered Larsen, S. Nye, L. Strong, Robert Astle
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Patent number: D558097Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventors: David C. Winter, Brandon Smith, S. Curtis Nye, Mitch Johnson, Jered Larsen, Doug Fuller