Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Hall

Kenneth J. Hall 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: 9815357
    Abstract: A cover includes multiple panels pivotally connected together and foldable between a stacked arrangement and a deployed arrangement. Side rails are attachable to opposite sides of the cargo box and include ledges. The stack can be rotated between an intermediate position and an upward position in which the stack extends above the plane with the upper surface of at least one section disposed at an angle intersecting the plane. A slidable member can slide along a side rail and support a cam lock mechanism moveable between locked and unlocked positions. A link arm can be coupled between the slidable member and the stack to require movement of the slidable member longitudinally along the side rail in response to movement of the stack between the intermediate position and the upward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Laurmark Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Hall
  • Publication number: 20170291478
    Abstract: A cover includes multiple panels pivotally connected together and foldable between a stacked arrangement and a deployed arrangement. Side rails are attachable to opposite sides of the cargo box and include ledges. The stack can be rotated between an intermediate position and an upward position in which the stack extends above the plane with the upper surface of at least one section disposed at an angle intersecting the plane. A slidable member can slide along a side rail and support a cam lock mechanism moveable between locked and unlocked positions. A link arm can be coupled between the slidable member and the stack to require movement of the slidable member longitudinally along the side rail in response to movement of the stack between the intermediate position and the upward position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Laurmark Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. HALL
  • Patent number: 8826939
    Abstract: A drain system for transporting waste from a vehicle to a discharge location located spaced from the vehicle may include first, second and third modular components. The first modular component may be adapted to coupling to the vehicle and may define a first male connection. The second modular component may include a waste transfer portion extending between a first end and a second end. The first end may define a first female connection and the second end may define a second male connection. The third modular component may include an angled central portion, a first end and a second end. The first end may define a second female connection. The second end may define a waste discharge end. The drain system may further include a fourth modular component defining a first end having an opening for receiving the waste discharge end of the third modular component and a second end for interfacing with a tubular intake of the discharge location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Thetford Corporation
    Inventors: Suzanne Damaske, Carrie Ellen Hall, Dan Delaney, Kenneth J. Hall, Andy Bialorucki, George Grech
  • Publication number: 20100018590
    Abstract: A drain system for transporting waste from a vehicle to a discharge location located spaced from the vehicle may include first, second and third modular components. The first modular component may be adapted to coupling to the vehicle and may define a first male connection. The second modular component may include a waste transfer portion extending between a first end and a second end. The first end may define a first female connection and the second end may define a second male connection. The third modular component may include an angled central portion, a first end and a second end. The first end may define a second female connection. The second end may define a waste discharge end. The drain system may further include a fourth modular component defining a first end having an opening for receiving the waste discharge end of the third modular component and a second end for interfacing with a tubular intake of the discharge location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: THETFORD CORPORATION
    Inventors: Suzanne Damaske, Carrie Ellen Hall, Dan Delaney, Kenneth J. Hall, Andy Bialorucki, George Grech
  • Publication number: 20090236001
    Abstract: A drain system for transporting waste from a vehicle to a discharge location located spaced from the vehicle may include first, second and third modular components. The first modular component may be adapted to coupling to the vehicle and may define a first male connection. The second modular component may include a waste transfer portion extending between a first end and a second end. The first end may define a first female connection and the second end may define a second male connection. The third modular component may include an angled central portion, a first end and a second end. The first end may define a second female connection. The second end may define a waste discharge end. The drain system may further include a fourth modular component defining a first end having an opening for receiving the waste discharge end of the third modular component and a second end for interfacing with a tubular intake of the discharge location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Suzanne DAMASKE, Carrie Ellen HALL, Dan DELANEY, Kenneth J. HALL, Andy BIALORUCKI, George GRECH
  • Patent number: 7221398
    Abstract: A digital camera and method that embodies a preview image that shows what the final image will look like, including depth of field and shutter speed temporal effects (blur). Preview images are displayed as a series of stop-action still images rather than as continuous video. Overlays or picture-in picture can be used to show live action video simultaneously for framing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Donald J. Stavely, Amy E. Battles, Sarah J. Barrios, Robert E. Sobol, Kenneth J. Hall
  • Publication number: 20040218080
    Abstract: A preview mode for a digital camera, and associated method, that displays more than one alternative interpretation of a photographic image that is to be recorded. A user selects the best of the alternatives before the photographic image is taken. Thus, the photographic image is more optimally exposed and processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Donald J. Stavely, Kenneth J. Hall, Amy E. Battles, Sarah J. Barrios, Robert E. Sobol
  • Patent number: 5875499
    Abstract: The toilet with a deflector shield covering the flush nozzle to deflect a portion of the flush water. The deflected water flows downward to wet the bowl in the area beneath the flush water nozzle. The undeflected water flows onto a ledge at the upper end of the bowl and flows around the bowl where it gradually falls off the ledge and wets the remaining portion of the bowl. Both a foot pedal and a hand lever are provided for flushing the toilet and a cable is used to couple the foot pedal to the hand lever. The hand lever is operably connected to the flush water valve as well as the bowl discharge opening closure member to open both for flushing of the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Thetford Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Hoffman, Kenneth J. Hall, John R. Selina, John M. Antos
  • Patent number: 5317336
    Abstract: A mouse yoke assembly for interfacing with a computer through the sensing mechanism of a mouse including a housing and a control member movably supported by the housing. The housing is adapted to support a mouse thereon and relative to the control member such that movement of the control member is sensed by the sensing mechanism of the mouse. The assembly includes a clamp member for removably mounting the housing to a support structure to immobilize the housing as the control member is moved relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Hall
  • Patent number: D613827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Thetford Corporation
    Inventors: Suzanne Damaske, Les Kohli, Kenneth J. Hall