Patents by Inventor Katie Staples

Katie Staples 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: 7975625
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and at least one leg assembly. The table top may include a first table top section and a second table top section. The table top sections may be movable between a first position in which the table top sections are generally aligned and a second position in which the table top sections are at an angle. The leg assembly may be movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. The leg assembly may include a first support structure and a second support structure. The support structures may be movable between a generally aligned position and an angled position when the leg assembly is in the extended position. Moving the support structures to the angled position may help retain the leg assembly in the extended position. Moving the table top sections to the second position may help retain the support structures in the angled position and thus further help retain the leg assembly in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Katie Staples Topham, Jay Calkin, Larry Larcom, Paul Branch
  • Publication number: 20090078173
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and at least one leg assembly. The table top may include a first table top section and a second table top section. The table top sections may be movable between a first position in which the table top sections are generally aligned and a second position in which the table top sections are at an angle. The leg assembly may be movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. The leg assembly may include a first support structure and a second support structure. The support structures may be movable between a generally aligned position and an angled position when the leg assembly is in the extended position. Moving the support structures to the angled position may help retain the leg assembly in the extended position. Moving the table top sections to the second position may help retain the support structures in the angled position and thus further help retain the leg assembly in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Katie Staples Topham, Jay Calkin, Larry Larcom, Paul Branch
  • Publication number: 20080017083
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more support structures that are sized and configured to support the table top. The table top and/or the support structures may be sized and configured to pivot or move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may also include one or more shelves that are sized and configured to pivot or move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table top, support structures and shelves may be positioned generally parallel to each other when in the collapsed position. In addition, the shelves may be connected to the support structures to help reinforce the support structures. The table may also include one or more cables and one or more cable guides that are sized and configured to help position cables in desired locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Donald Waite, Katie Staples
  • Publication number: 20070289506
    Abstract: A table may include a frame that is movable between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may also include a table top that is movable between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. In addition, the table top may include one or more sections that may rotate, pivot, tilt and/or move into different positions. The table may further include a locking assembly that is sized and configured to lock the table top sections into one or more desired positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Branch, Katie Staples, Ed VanNimwegen, S. Nye
  • Publication number: 20070234934
    Abstract: A table may include a table top that is movable between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may also include a frame that is between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. In addition, the table may include a table top that includes sections which may rotate, pivot, tilt and/or move among a plurality of relative positions. The table may further include a locking assembly that is sized and configured to lock the table top sections in desired positions. Finally, the table may include one or more wheels that facilitate movement of the table. Advantageously, the wheels may facilitate movement of the table if the table top and/or frame are in the use or collapsed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: PAUL BRANCH, Katie Staples, Edward Vannimwegen, S. Nye
  • Publication number: 20070042843
    Abstract: A basketball system includes a basketball goal and a support structure that is sized and configured to support the basketball goal above a support surface. The basketball system may include one or more feet that are sized and configured to engage a support surface. The feet may movable among a plurality of positions to facilitate, for example, leveling the basketball system, adjusting the height of the basketball system and/or holding the basketball system in a generally fixed location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: S. Nye, Robert Astle, David Winter, Katie Staples, Brandon Smith, Carl Stanford, Aaron Hill
  • Publication number: 20060081827
    Abstract: A fence may include one or more fence panels and the fence panels are preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic. The fence panels may include a support structure that is sized and configured to support the fence panels. The fence may also include a mower strip to obstruct plant growth proximate the fence. The mower strip is preferably constructed of plastic and it may be integrally formed with the fence panels. The fence may include one or more filler fence panels. Advantageously, the filler fence panels may be sized and configured to support and/or position the fence panels above an uneven surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: L. Strong, Robert Astle, Kent Ashby, Katie Staples