Patents by Inventor Joel H. Bennett

Joel H. Bennett 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: 20240423374
    Abstract: Disclosed are furniture systems including at least one reclining assembly. The reclining assembly is configured to seamlessly integrate and couple to a modular furniture assembly, having a footprint that substantially fits within the geometric specifications of the footprint of the modular furniture assembly. The reclining assembly has a general appearance that is substantially similar to the modular furniture assembly when the reclining assembly is in the un-reclined position. The reclining assembly includes a reclining mechanism that permits transitioning the reclining assembly between a deep mode and a wide mode. The reclining assembly includes an adjustable frame and the reclining mechanism, wherein the reclining mechanism includes a fixed lower carriage portion and an upper carriage portion. An actuator drives the upper carriage portion relative to the lower carriage portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Lynn Curtis Strong, Stephen Ciccarelli, Zach I. Gaarder, Casey Lee Webb, Jacob D. Forman, Braquel L. Urie, Brian Kuchler, Tyler Sanders, Randall R. Bateman, Joel H. Bennett
  • Patent number: 9067653
    Abstract: In one example, a board suitable for use in water sports includes a body that includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The board also includes a retractable fin connected to the body and configured to assume extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin extends below the lower surface of the body, and in the retracted position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin resides within a recess at least partly defined by the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Danny Green, Edward G. Van Nimwegen, Tim Niemier, Joel H Bennett, John Bennett, Robert Astle, Brent R Steed, Eric M Olsen, Mike Todd
  • Patent number: 8555790
    Abstract: A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are movable between folded and unfolded positions. A first portion of a side rail may be connected to the first section of the table top and a second portion of the side rail connected to the second section of the table top. A hinge assembly may connect the first and second portions of the side rail in an offset configuration. When the table is in the folded position, an inner surface of the first portion of the side rail may be disposed at least proximate an outer surface of the second portion of the side rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Winter, Jay Calkin, Mitch Johnson, Joel H. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20130017743
    Abstract: In one example, a board suitable for use in water sports includes a body that includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The board also includes a retractable fin connected to the body and configured to assume extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin extends below the lower surface of the body, and in the retracted position, a substantial portion of the retractable fin resides within a recess at least partly defined by the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Danny Green, Edward G. Van Nimwegen, Tim Niemier, Joel H. Bennett, John Bennett, Robert Astle, Brent R. Steed, Eric M. Olsen, Mike Todd
  • Publication number: 20120024203
    Abstract: A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are movable between folded and unfolded positions. A first portion of a side rail may be connected to the first section of the table top and a second portion of the side rail connected to the second section of the table top. A hinge assembly may connect the first and second portions of the side rail in an offset configuration. When the table is in the folded position, an inner surface of the first portion of the side rail may be disposed at least proximate an outer surface of the second portion of the side rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Winter, Jay Calkin, Mitch Johnson, Joel H. Bennett