Patents by Inventor Kenneth T. Laivins

Kenneth T. Laivins 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: 8820191
    Abstract: A handguard assembly for a handlebars is provided. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a pair of arm members, a pair of shields, and a pair of mounting devices. In this embodiment, the mounting devices are configured to connect to an inner portion of at least one of the handlebars. Each arm member is configured to connect to one of the pair of mounting devices and is further configured to connect to an end portion of a respective handlebar. Each arm member includes an elongated front configured to extend in front of a handlebar. The elongated front includes a shield engaging portion, and a bend formed by at least an upwardly angled portion and a downwardly angled portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: CV Products Consolidated LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
  • Patent number: 8534159
    Abstract: One embodiment of a handguard assembly includes an arm, a shield connected to the arm, and a biasing member between the arm and the shield. The biasing member is configured to bias the shield towards a position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
  • Publication number: 20090189380
    Abstract: A handguard configured to be attached to a handlebar of a vehicle is disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the application, the handguard includes an arm portion, a shield portion, and a support member. The support member has a shape that corresponds to at least a section of the arm portion and is removably attached to the arm portion. In one embodiment, the arm portion and the shield portion may be part of a unitary member constructed of plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
  • Publication number: 20090008920
    Abstract: A fender assembly for a vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the fender assembly includes a fender member, a clamp member, and a connecting member. In one embodiment, the connecting member is pivotally connected to the clamp member and detachably connected to the fender member such that the fender member is movable between at least a first position and a second position with respect to the connecting member. The fender assembly further includes a resistance member provided between the connecting member and the clamp member. The resistance member is configured to pivot the connecting member from a first position to a second position when a moment of force is applied to the connecting member above a predetermined threshold. The resistance member is further configured to bias the connecting member back to the first position when a moment of force is below the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
  • Publication number: 20080264198
    Abstract: A handguard assembly for a handlebars is provided. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a pair of arm members, a pair of shields, and a pair of mounting devices. In this embodiment, the mounting devices are configured to connect to an inner portion of at least one of the handlebars. Each arm member is configured to connect to one of the pair of mounting devices and is further configured to connect to an end portion of a respective handlebar. Each arm member includes an elongated front configured to extend in front of a handlebar. The elongated front includes a shield engaging portion, and a bend formed by at least an upwardly angled portion and a downwardly angled portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
  • Publication number: 20080092796
    Abstract: A disposable flag is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the flag includes at least one sheet that defines a channel and at least one wing. At least one perforation is disposed across a length of the flag. A user may tear the perforation to separate a first flag from a second flag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
  • Patent number: 7257873
    Abstract: The present invention addresses an ATV clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a central body having a handlebar leg and a hand guard leg, a handlebar clamp pivotally connected to the handlebar leg and removably clamped to the ATV's handlebar and a hand guard member pivotally connected to the hand guard leg and removably connected to the hand guard. Also addressed is a motorcycle clamp assembly including a handlebar clamp removably connected to the motorcycle's handlebar and having a generally rectangular shape with rounded ends and having a tapered aperture configured to mate with handlebar's tapered portion, and a hand guard member connected to the hand guard and pivotally connected to the handle bar clamp. A method for manufacturing hand guards is disclosed. Using that method, one or more bends are cut in the X-Y plane and a bender is used to form at least one bend in the Z-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
  • Publication number: 20040217243
    Abstract: The present invention addresses an ATV clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a central body having a handlebar leg and a hand guard leg, a handlebar clamp pivotally connected to the handlebar leg and removably clamped to the ATV's handlebar and a hand guard member pivotally connected to the hand guard leg and removably connected to the hand guard. Also addressed is a motorcycle clamp assembly including a handlebar clamp removably connected to the motorcycle's handlebar and having a generally rectangular shape with rounded ends and having a tapered aperture configured to mate with handlebar's tapered portion, and a hand guard member connected to the hand guard and pivotally connected to the handle bar clamp. A method for manufacturing hand guards is disclosed. Using that method, one or more bends are cut in the X-Y plane and a bender is used to form at least one bend in the Z-axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
  • Patent number: D398128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Glen A. Laivins, Kenneth T. Laivins, Jon Mandell
  • Patent number: D400825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Glen A. Laivins, Kenneth T. Laivins, Jon Mandell
  • Patent number: D400846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Glen A. Laivins, Kenneth T. Laivins, Jon Mandell