Patents by Inventor Kent Ashby

Kent Ashby 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: 7210277
    Abstract: A partition system may include one or more panels. A panel may be constructed using blow-molded plastic. A panel may include one or more depressions, which may be aligned with one or more depressions on an opposing side of the panel. The depressions may provide additional structural integrity for a panel. The depressions on opposing sides of the panel may extend toward and engage each other. The panels may include patterns with which one or more depressions may intersect. The panels may include symmetric patterns on opposing sides. The partition system may include one or more connectors adapted to receive a portion of one or more panels. The partition system may include one or more feet that may be attached to one or more panels. The panels may include one or more reinforcing members of various shapes disposed proximate one or more edges of a panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Steed, Jay Calkin, Kent Ashby
  • Publication number: 20070056484
    Abstract: A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more support members such as legs. Advantageously, the table top may include a generally planar upper surface and a generally planar lower surface. In particular, the lower surface of the table top may be substantially free of any downwardly extending projections such as a lip. Desirably, the table includes a frame and at least a portion of the frame is exposed and visible when the table is being used. In addition, the table may include one or more guard members that are sized and configured to protect portions of the table, such as the corners. Significantly, the guard members may be selectively connected to the table top or the frame, which may allow the guard members to be repaired or replaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: DAVID WINTER, Robert Astle, S. Nye, Kent Ashby, L. Strong
  • Patent number: 7178468
    Abstract: A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more support members such as legs. Advantageously, the table top may include a generally planar upper surface and a generally planar lower surface. In particular, the lower surface of the table top may be substantially free of any downwardly extending projections such as a lip. Desirably, the table includes a frame and at least a portion of the frame is exposed and visible when the table is being used. In addition, the table may include one or more guard members that are sized and configured to protect portions of the table, such as the corners. Significantly, the guard members may be selectively connected to the table top or the frame, which may allow the guard members to be repaired or replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Winter, Robert A. Astle, S. Curtis Nye, Kent Ashby, L. Curtis Strong
  • Publication number: 20060277852
    Abstract: A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include sidewalls and a roof. The roof, for example, may include one or more roof panels. The roof may also include a truss that is sized and configured to support the roof panels. The shed may also include one or more support beams that may be connected to the truss and may be connected to one or more panels. The shed may include one or more brackets used to connect a pair of panels that are positioned at an angle to form a corner of the shed. The shed may also include a cover, which may include one or more receiving portions sized and configured to receive at least a portion of the brackets. A plurality of roof panels may be positioned within a shipping container to form storage areas or cavities sized and configured to receive all or at least a portion of one or more floor panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Barry Mower, Brent Steed, Jay Calkin, Neil Watson, Robert Astle, L. Strong, Rich Howe, David Winter, Kent Ashby
  • Publication number: 20060243176
    Abstract: A personal table is provided having a table top supported by a support assembly. The table top is preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and the support assembly preferably includes a first leg and a second leg that are pivotally connected. The legs desirably have a generally X-shaped configuration when the legs are placed in an upright position and the legs can be collapsed into a storage position. Each of the legs may include a lower portion, a body portion and an upper portion that is preferably selectively connected to the table top. The legs, for example, can be connected to the table top by inserting the upper portions of the legs into leg receiving recesses formed in the table top. The leg receiving recesses are preferably integrally formed in the bottom surface of the table top as part of a one-piece construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: David Winter, Jay Jones, Stephen Nye, Brandon Smith, Kent Ashby, L. Strong, S. Nye, Thayne Haney, Jy Jin
  • Publication number: 20060191447
    Abstract: A table including a drawer attached to the table top is disclosed. Advantageously, the drawer can be connected directly to the table top or to a frame that is connected to the table top. The table top is preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and the support assembly preferably includes a first leg and a second leg that are pivotally connected. The legs desirably have a generally X-shaped configuration when the legs are placed in an upright position and the legs can be collapsed into a storage position. Each of the legs may include a lower portion, a body portion and an upper portion that is preferably selectively connected to the table top. The legs, for example, can be connected to the table top by inserting the upper portions of the legs into leg receiving recess. Desirably, the table top includes a plurality of leg receiving recesses and the legs can be selectively attached to the leg receiving recesses in order to vary the height of the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Kent Ashby, Thayne Haney, Ed VanNimwegen, Brandon Smith, S. Nye, L. Strong
  • Publication number: 20060130716
    Abstract: A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more legs. The table may also include one or more corner guards that are sized and configured to protect the table. The corner guards may be generally aligned with the table top and/or the frame. The corner guards may also facilitate attachment of the frame to the table top and the corner guards may facilitate stacking of the table. In addition, the corner guards may allow an aesthetically pleasing table to be constructed and, if the corner guards are selectively attached, then the corner guards may be easily repaired and/or replaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Kent Ashby, Robert Astle, L. Strong, S. Nye
  • Patent number: 7063025
    Abstract: A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more legs. The legs are preferably pivotally attached to the frame by brackets and the brackets may be rotatable with respect to the table top. The table may also include a drawer and the legs may be sized and configured to be disposed about the drawer when the legs are in a collapsed position. In addition, one or more links may be used to connect the brackets to the frame, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Ashby, S. Curtis Nye, David C. Winter
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20050223652
    Abstract: A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include a plurality of corner panels that are constructed from blow-molded plastic. Each of the corner panels may include a living hinge that generally divides the corner panel in half and allows the corner panel to be moved between a generally planar position to facilitate packaging of the shed and an angled position. The shed may also include a plurality of wall panels constructed from blow-molded plastic and disposed between the corner panels. The living hinge is preferably generally vertically positioned when the corner panels are used to construct the shed and the living hinge preferably extends generally from a top portion of the corner panel to a lower portion of the corner panel. Advantageously, the living hinge may be used to construct other portions of the shed such as shelves, skylights and roof caps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Barry Mower, Brent Steed, Jay Calkin, Neil Watson, Robert Astle, L. Strong, Rich Howe, David Winter, Kent Ashby
  • Publication number: 20050223655
    Abstract: A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include a number of components. For example, the enclosure may include roof panels, floor panels and wall panels that are connected to the roof and/or floor panels. Preferably, the wall panels span the seams disposed between the roof and/or floor panels. In addition, the wall panels are preferably offset from the roof and/or floor panels. Further, the roof panels, wall panels and floor panels desirably have a substantially similar width. The enclosure may also include one or more corner panels and the corner panels may have a living hinge that generally divides the corner panel in half. Advantageously, the offset connection of the roof panels, wall panels and floor panels may facilitate construction of an enclosure with increased strength and functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Barry Mower, Brent Steed, Jay Calkin, Neil Watson, Robert Astle, L. Strong, Rich Howe, David Winter, Kent Ashby
  • Publication number: 20050223653
    Abstract: A modular enclosure may include a number of interlocking components, such as panels, that may be interconnected to form sidewalls, roof and/or floor. The panels may be constructed from blow-molded plastic and a first pattern may be disposed on one surface and a second pattern may be disposed on an opposing surface. One or more points of intersection may be located where the first pattern and the second pattern overlie, and a depression may be disposed at the points of intersection. The depressions are preferably sized and configured to increase the strength and/or rigidity of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Barry Mower, Brent Steed, Jay Calkin, Neil Watson, Robert Astle, L. Strong, Rich Howe, David Winter, Kent Ashby
  • Publication number: 20050210765
    Abstract: A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include sidewalls and a roof. The roof, for example, may include first and second roof panels that are separated by a seam. The roof may also include a truss that is sized and configured to support the roof panels. The truss may include a channel that allows any moisture entering the shed from between the roof panels to be removed from the shed. In particular, a portion of the first roof panel and a portion of the second roof panel may be at least partially disposed within the channel. Advantageously, the truss may be constructed from metal, which may allow a strong and sturdy shed to be constructed, and the roof panels may be constructed from blow-molded plastic, which may allow a lightweight and generally weather resistant shed to be produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Barry Mower, Brent Steed, Jay Calkin, Neil Watson, Robert Astle, L. Strong, Rich Howe, David Winter, Kent Ashby
  • Patent number: D515853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Kent Ashby
  • Patent number: D519292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Kent Ashby
  • Patent number: D523254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Curtis Nye, Kent Ashby
  • Patent number: D525810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Kent Ashby
  • Patent number: D546970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Howe, Kent Ashby, Neil Watson, Brent Steed
  • Patent number: D547880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Ashby, Barry D. Mower
  • Patent number: D548362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Ashby, Robert A. Astle, Barry D. Mower