Patents by Inventor John Loudenslager

John Loudenslager 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: 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
  • Patent number: 11957233
    Abstract: Embodiments of bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. Other embodiments that may be described and claimed include a golf bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kalck, John A. Loudenslager
  • Publication number: 20240050821
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a sub-assembly and a stand assembly that together form a carry bag. The sub-assembly can comprise a divider top, a base, a divider sleeve, one or more stays that secure the base to the divider top, and a flat. The stand assembly can comprise a pair of legs, a spring, a pair of brackets for attaching the spring to the legs, and a pair of leg end cap protectors. When strapped to a golf cart, a golf bag can rub against portions of the cart, wearing paint off the legs. The instant golf bag comprises leg end cap protectors that can prevent wear on an upper portion of the legs. Furthermore, the stand assembly can be shipped disconnected from the sub-assembly to allow the sub-assembly to collapse and reduce shipping box size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: James D. Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David A. Higdon, Jason S. Milligan
  • Patent number: 11871834
    Abstract: Embodiments of bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. Other embodiments that may be described and claimed include a golf bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kalck, John A. Loudenslager
  • Publication number: 20240001208
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Ryan Bruce, John Loudenslager
  • Publication number: 20240002133
    Abstract: An insulating device can include a body assembly and a lid assembly where an insulating layer is connected to both the body assembly and the lid assembly. An aperture with a closure is formed between the body assembly and lid assembly to form a storage compartment. An insulating tab may be formed from a portion of the insulating layer and an inner liner of the body assembly to help insulate the closure region. In addition, a first magnetic element may be secured within the insulating tab that may engage a second magnetic element secured within the lid assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Jeffrey Charles Munie, John Loudenslager
  • Publication number: 20230404243
    Abstract: Embodiments of bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. Other embodiments that may be described and claimed include a golf bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kalck, John A. Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 11834253
    Abstract: An insulating device can include a body assembly and a lid assembly where an insulating layer is connected to both the body assembly and the lid assembly. An aperture with a closure is formed between the body assembly and lid assembly to form a storage compartment. An insulating tab may be formed from a portion of the insulating layer and an inner liner of the body assembly to help insulate the closure region. In addition, a first magnetic element may be secured within the insulating tab that may engage a second magnetic element secured within the lid assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Jeffrey Charles Munie, John Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 11786790
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a sub-assembly and a stand assembly that together form a carry bag. The sub-assembly can comprise a divider top, a base, a divider sleeve, one or more stays that secure the base to the divider top, and a flat. The stand assembly can comprise a pair of legs, a spring, a pair of brackets for attaching the spring to the legs, and a pair of leg end cap protectors. When strapped to a golf cart, a golf bag can rub against portions of the cart, wearing paint off the legs. The instant golf bag comprises leg end cap protectors that can prevent wear on an upper portion of the legs. Furthermore, the stand assembly can be shipped disconnected from the sub-assembly to allow the sub-assembly to collapse and reduce shipping box size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: James D. Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David A. Higdon, Jason S. Milligan
  • Patent number: 11787617
    Abstract: An insulating device can include a body assembly and a lid assembly where an insulating layer is connected to both the body assembly and the lid assembly. An aperture with a closure is formed between the body assembly and lid assembly to form a storage compartment. An insulating tab may be formed from a portion of the insulating layer and an inner liner of the body assembly to help insulate the closure region. In addition, a first magnetic element may be secured within the insulating tab that may engage a second magnetic element secured within the lid assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Jeffrey Charles Munie, John Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 11759686
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan Bruce, John Loudenslager
  • Publication number: 20230276926
    Abstract: Embodiments of bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. Other embodiments that may be described and claimed include a golf bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kalck, John A. Loudenslager
  • Publication number: 20230264887
    Abstract: An insulating device backpack may include an outer shell comprising a first sidewall defining a front portion of the insulating device backpack, a second sidewall and a third sidewall defining side portions of the insulating device backpack, and a fourth sidewall defining a back portion of the insulating device backpack, an inner liner forming a storage compartment, an insulating layer positioned in between the outer shell and the inner liner, a back panel support structure coupled to a reinforcement patch and the fourth sidewall of the outer shell, a pair of shoulder straps coupled to the back panel, an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment, and a closure adapted to seal the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Munie, Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, John Loudenslager, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires
  • Patent number: 11685573
    Abstract: A 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 assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories. A carry strap may attach to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Charles Nichols, Andy Bondhus, Liza Morris, Ryan Nixon, John Loudenslager, John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: D991683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: John Loudenslager, John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: D997650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin R. Bullock, John Loudenslager, John Fritz, Michael Christopher Cieszko, Andrew J. Winterhalter
  • Patent number: D1003116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Jeffrey Charles Munie, John Loudenslager
  • Patent number: D1005673
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin R. Bullock, John Loudenslager, Paul Fair
  • Patent number: D1006548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Munie, Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, John Loudenslager, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires
  • Bag
    Patent number: D1009569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: John Loudenslager, Alex Baires, Derek G. Sullivan, Kyle Edward Rogers