Patents by Inventor Kevin Boydston
Kevin Boydston 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).
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Patent number: 11930919Abstract: A structure constructed using a blow-molding process comprising a tabletop, a lip, a pair of blow points, and a continuous tack-off. The tabletop includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a hollow interior portion disposed between the upper and lower surfaces. The lip extends downwardly relative to the lower surface. The lip includes an outer and an inner surface. The blow points are configured to receive a blow pin. The blow points include a first portion connected to the lower surface, a second portion connected to the inner surface, and a hollow interior portion in fluid communication with the hollow interior portion. The continuous tack-off is disposed between the tabletop and the lip and extends between the blow points. The continuous tack-off prevents fluid flow between the tabletop and the lip along the section of the lip.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston, Leo Cai
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Publication number: 20240008639Abstract: A structure, such as a tabletop, may be constructed from blow-molded plastic. The tabletop may include an upper surface, a lower surface, and a hollow interior portion disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. A lip may extend downwardly relative to the lower surface of the tabletop, and the lip including an outer surface and an inner surface. One or more supports may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip, and one or more joints may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip. A joint may be disposed between adjacent supports, and a distal portion of the lip may include a compression edge. A lower portion of the supports may contact the compression edge, and/or a lower portion of the joints may contact the compression edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston, Leo Cai
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Publication number: 20230389694Abstract: A molded plastic structure may comprise a tabletop with an upper surface and a lower surface. A lip may extend downwardly relative to the lower surface of the tabletop, and the lip may include an outer surface and an inner surface. An inwardly extending portion may extend inwardly from the inner surface of the lip. A frame may be connected to the tabletop and the frame may include a side rail of a frame. The side rail may include a receiving portion that receives the inwardly extending portion. The side rail may also include a portion that supports the lower surface of the tabletop and a portion that supports the lip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston
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Patent number: 11766116Abstract: A structure, such as a tabletop, may be constructed from plastic, such as blow-molded. The tabletop may include an upper surface, a lower surface, and a hollow interior portion disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. A lip may extend downwardly relative to the lower surface of the tabletop, and the lip including an outer surface and an inner surface. A plurality of supports may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip, and a plurality of joints may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip. A joint may be disposed between adjacent supports. A distal portion of the lip may include a compression edge. A lower portion of the supports may contact the compression edge, and/or a lower portion of the joints may contact the compression edge.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston, Leo Cai
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Patent number: 11730262Abstract: A molded plastic structure may comprise a tabletop with an upper surface and a lower surface. A lip may extend downwardly relative to the lower surface of the tabletop, and the lip may include an outer surface and an inner surface. An inwardly extending portion may extend inwardly from the inner surface of the lip. A frame may be connected to the table top and the frame may include a side rail of a frame. The side rail may include a receiving portion that receives the inwardly extending portion. The side rail may also include a portion that supports the lower surface of the table top and a portion that supports the lip.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston
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Publication number: 20230062885Abstract: A structure constructed using a blow-molding process comprising a tabletop, a lip, a pair of blow points, and a continuous tack-off. The tabletop includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a hollow interior portion disposed between the upper and lower surfaces. The lip extends downwardly relative to the lower surface. The lip includes an outer and an inner surface. The blow points are configured to receive a blow pin. The blow points include a first portion connected to the lower surface, a second portion connected to the inner surface, and a hollow interior portion in fluid communication with the hollow interior portion. The continuous tack-off is disposed between the tabletop and the lip and extends between the blow points. The continuous tack-off prevents fluid flow between the tabletop and the lip along the section of the lip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston, Leo Cai
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Publication number: 20230062901Abstract: A structure, such as a tabletop, may be constructed from plastic, such as blow-molded. The tabletop may include an upper surface, a lower surface, and a hollow interior portion disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. A lip may extend downwardly relative to the lower surface of the tabletop, and the lip including an outer surface and an inner surface. A plurality of supports may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip, and a plurality of joints may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip. A joint may be disposed between adjacent supports. A distal portion of the lip may include a compression edge. A lower portion of the supports may contact the compression edge, and/or a lower portion of the joints may contact the compression edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston, Leo Cai
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Patent number: 11395541Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure, such as a tabletop, may include an undercut. For example, the tabletop may include a frame receiving portion and a frame connecting structure with an undercut may be disposed in the frame receiving portion. A portion of the frame may contact or engage the frame connecting structure, such as the undercut, when the frame is connected to the tabletop. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the frame receiving portion may include a first frame connecting portion with an undercut and a second side of the frame receiving portion may include a second frame connecting portion with an undercut. The first frame connecting portion with an undercut may be disposed on an opposing surface from the second frame connecting portion with an undercut.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Scott Jones, Charles Monsen, Kevin Boydston, Frank M. Clegg
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Publication number: 20220160122Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure, such as a tabletop, may include an undercut. For example, the tabletop may include a frame receiving portion and a frame connecting structure with an undercut may be disposed in the frame receiving portion. A portion of the frame may contact or engage the frame connecting structure, such as the undercut, when the frame is connected to the tabletop. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the frame receiving portion may include a first frame connecting portion with an undercut and a second side of the frame receiving portion may include a second frame connecting portion with an undercut. The first frame connecting portion with an undercut may be disposed on an opposing surface from the second frame connecting portion with an undercut.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Scott Jones, Charles Monsen, Kevin Boydston, Frank M. Clegg
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Patent number: 11266230Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure, such as a tabletop, may include an undercut. For example, the tabletop may include a frame receiving portion and a frame connecting structure with an undercut may be disposed in the frame receiving portion. A portion of the frame may contact or engage the frame connecting structure, such as the undercut, when the frame is connected to the tabletop. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the frame receiving portion may include a first frame connecting portion with an undercut and a second side of the frame receiving portion may include a second frame connecting portion with an undercut. The first frame connecting portion with an undercut may be disposed on an opposing surface from the second frame connecting portion with an undercut.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott Jones, Charles Monsen, Kevin Boydston, Frank M. Clegg
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Patent number: 11147365Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure, such as a table top, may include an undercut. For example, the table top may include a frame receiving portion and a frame connecting structure with an undercut may be disposed in the frame receiving portion. A first portion of the frame may contact or engage the frame connecting structure when the frame is connected to the table top. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the frame receiving portion may include a first frame connecting portion with an undercut and a second side of the frame receiving portion may include a second frame connecting portion with an undercut. The first frame connecting portion with an undercut may be disposed on an opposing surface from the second frame connecting portion with an undercut.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott Jones, Charles Monsen, Kevin Boydston, Frank Clegg
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Publication number: 20210137261Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure, such as a tabletop, may include an undercut. For example, the tabletop may include a frame receiving portion and a frame connecting structure with an undercut may be disposed in the frame receiving portion. A portion of the frame may contact or engage the frame connecting structure, such as the undercut, when the frame is connected to the tabletop. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the frame receiving portion may include a first frame connecting portion with an undercut and a second side of the frame receiving portion may include a second frame connecting portion with an undercut. The first frame connecting portion with an undercut may be disposed on an opposing surface from the second frame connecting portion with an undercut.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Scott Jones, Charles Monsen, Kevin Boydston, Frank M. Clegg
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Publication number: 20200245755Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure, such as a tabletop, may include an undercut. For example, the tabletop may include a frame receiving portion and a frame connecting structure with an undercut may be disposed in the frame receiving portion. A portion of the frame may contact or engage the frame connecting structure, such as the undercut, when the frame is connected to the tabletop. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the frame receiving portion may include a first frame connecting portion with an undercut and a second side of the frame receiving portion may include a second frame connecting portion with an undercut. The first frame connecting portion with an undercut may be disposed on an opposing surface from the second frame connecting portion with an undercut.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Scott Jones, Charles Monsen, Kevin Boydston, Frank M. Clegg
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Publication number: 20200245757Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure, such as a table top, may include an undercut. For example, the table top may include a frame receiving portion and a frame connecting structure with an undercut may be disposed in the frame receiving portion. A first portion of the frame may contact or engage the frame connecting structure when the frame is connected to the table top. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the frame receiving portion may include a first frame connecting portion with an undercut and a second side of the frame receiving portion may include a second frame connecting portion with an undercut. The first frame connecting portion with an undercut may be disposed on an opposing surface from the second frame connecting portion with an undercut.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Scott Jones, Charles Monsen, Kevin Boydston, Frank Clegg
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Publication number: 20200214440Abstract: A molded plastic structure may comprise a tabletop with an upper surface and a lower surface. A lip may extend downwardly relative to the lower surface of the tabletop, and the lip may include an outer surface and an inner surface. An inwardly extending portion may extend inwardly from the inner surface of the lip. A frame may be connected to the table top and the frame may include a side rail of a frame. The side rail may include a receiving portion that receives the inwardly extending portion. The side rail may also include a portion that supports the lower surface of the table top and a portion that supports the lip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston
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Patent number: 8720990Abstract: A combination bench and table may include a platform that is movable between a bench configuration and a table configuration. The platform may form a backrest in the bench configuration and a table in the table configuration. The platform may be supported by a cantilever support member that extends upwardly at an angle and a connecting assembly preferably connects the platform and the cantilever support member. The connecting assembly may allow the platform to pivot about an axis and the axis may be disposed proximate a front edge of the table and the lower portion of the backrest. The axis may also be generally vertically aligned with a midpoint of a connecting member of the frame. Further, the axis may be generally horizontally aligned with a lower edge of the backrest when the combination bench and table is disposed in the bench configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Boydston
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Publication number: 20110316312Abstract: A combination bench and table may include a platform that is movable between a bench configuration and a table configuration. The platform may form a backrest in the bench configuration and a table in the table configuration. The platform may be supported by a cantilever support member that extends upwardly at an angle and a connecting assembly preferably connects the platform and the cantilever support member. The connecting assembly may allow the platform to pivot about an axis and the axis may be disposed proximate a front edge of the table and the lower portion of the backrest. The axis may also be generally vertically aligned with a midpoint of a connecting member of the frame. Further, the axis may be generally horizontally aligned with a lower edge of the backrest when the combination bench and table is disposed in the bench configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: Kevin Boydston
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Publication number: 20090295109Abstract: A wheelbarrow may include a receiving or load carrying portion, such as a tub or container, and wheels. The wheels are preferably disposed proximate a central portion of the tub. The wheelbarrow may also include a frame with a base or platform, which may connect the wheels and load carrying portion. In addition, the wheelbarrow may include a handle that is connected to the base or platform. A substantial portion of the capacity of the tub may be disposed below the handle and/or a substantial portion of the capacity of the tub may be disposed above the handle, which may help increase the stability and/or load capacity of the wheelbarrow. The frame may also include a front dump roll cage, which may be connected to the base or platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: David C. Winter, Kevin Boydston, Robert A. Astle, Jered Larsen, S. Curtis Nye
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Publication number: 20090115163Abstract: A trailer may include a connection assembly. The connection assembly may include an arm sized and configured to be connected to a vehicle to allow the vehicle to tow the trailer. The towing arm may be movable between extended and retracted positions. The trailer may also include a handle assembly, which may be movable between extended and retracted positions relative to the towing arm. The trailer may be easily towed by the vehicle when, for example, the towing arm is extended and the handle assembly is retracted. The trailer may also be used as a wheelbarrow when, for example, the towing arm is retracted and the handle assembly is extended. The connection assembly, the handle assembly, and/or other components of the trailer may include openings that may be aligned to receive fasteners to secure the towing arm and/or the handle assembly in the extended and/or retracted positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: David C. Winter, Kevin Boydston, Mitch Johnson