Patents by Inventor Kurt Hafeken

Kurt Hafeken 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).

  • Publication number: 20230173369
    Abstract: A free-standing bag base suitable for supporting a training bag weighing up to about 275 lbs. The base of the bag is configured to enable the user to approach the bag's punching surface without impediment. Additionally, to improve access to the bag, the post is angled away from perpendicular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Tibor Siklosi, Kurt Hafeken
  • Publication number: 20200078652
    Abstract: A training device comprising a flexible rod capable of being mounted at an upper end to an upper structure, such as a ceiling, and at a lower end to a lower structure, such as a floor, and a punching bag mounted to the flexible rod. The flexible rod may be capable of deformation followed by a quick return to an original position when the punching bag is struck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Tyler Scott, Kurt Hafeken, SR.
  • Patent number: 9174108
    Abstract: A free standing training bag comprising a base with three legs and an upper body mounted atop the base, where the upper body has at least one striking surface suitable for use in martial arts training. Both the upper body and the base may be padded, allowing the free standing training bag to be used as a combat simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Century, LLC
    Inventors: Tibor Siklosi, Kurt Hafeken, Jeffrey Woodson
  • Publication number: 20140221172
    Abstract: A free standing training bag comprising a base with three legs and an upper body mounted atop the base, where the upper body has at least one striking surface suitable for use in martial arts training. Both the upper body and the base may be padded, allowing the free standing training bag to be used as a combat simulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Tibor Siklosi, Kurt Hafeken, Jeffrey Woodson
  • Publication number: 20140066268
    Abstract: A training bag comprising a bag removably attached to a base, where the bag may be a foam cylinder with a cover and the base may be pre-filled with sand. The bag may attach to the base via hook and loop material. The training bag may be used for all standing strikes, high and low, as well as for ground work, and requires no assembly and no installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: CENTURY, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Hafeken, SR., Jeffrey Woodson
  • Publication number: 20130331235
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an improved freestanding punching bag system. The present disclosure provides for compact packaging, reduced storage, and improved display of the device. Additionally, the present disclosure provides for decreased leaks of media that may be used inside the device. Finally, the present disclosure provides improved safety for an operator by positively securing a target to a post associated with the system, thereby preventing or minimizing any unexpected movement or rotation of the target about the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Century, LLC
    Inventors: Sarah Fields, Jeffrey Woodson, Kurt Hafeken
  • Publication number: 20130281267
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suspension system for heavy sports equipment that reduces the shock and noise transmitted by an impact delivered thereto. The disclosure provides for connective devices to secure the suspension system to the heavy sporting good equipment and to secure it to a mounting point. In one embodiment, the heavy sporting good equipment comprises a heavy bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Century, LLC
    Inventors: Sarah Fields, Darshan Rane, Kurt Hafeken
  • Patent number: 7284561
    Abstract: A detergent dispenser system is disclosed in which a dispensing valve is provided for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container. A receptacle is connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply container. A motor is provided for displacing the receptacle between a fill position, connected to the dispensing valve, and a dispensing position, where the detergent is dispensed from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: American Trim, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robert M. Byrne, Kurt Hafeken, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20060096620
    Abstract: A dishwasher assembly is disclosed including one or more racks for retaining one or more dishware items to be washed. A washer system is provided for respectively washing and drying the dishware item. A dishwasher housing is used for retaining the rack and the washer system. The dishwasher housing includes a door for accessing the rack, to enable the inserting and removing the dishware item. Preferably, the rack is a rotary rack that cooperates with a rotation assembly for rotating the rack. Also, the dishwasher housing preferably includes a first wall-facing side and a second wall-facing side. The first and second wall-facing sides are preferably formed at a desired angle, so as to fit into a corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Applicant: American Trim, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Byrne, Kurt Hafeken
  • Publication number: 20060059958
    Abstract: A detergent dispenser system is disclosed in which a dispensing valve is provided for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container. A receptacle is connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply container. A motor is provided for displacing the receptacle between a fill position, connected to the dispensing valve, and a dispensing position, where the detergent is dispensed from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: American Trim, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Byrne, Kurt Hafeken
  • Publication number: 20050050785
    Abstract: The present invention provides a kitchen appliance that includes a food mixer and a recipe card holding device. The recipe card holding device includes a first end that is attached to the food mixer and a second end that holds a recipe card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Applicant: American Trim, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Byrne, Kurt Hafeken
  • Patent number: D697157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Century, LLC
    Inventors: Tibor Siklosi, Kurt Hafeken, Jeffrey Woodson
  • Patent number: D706886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Century, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Hafeken, Sr., Jeffrey Woodson
  • Patent number: D706887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Century, LLC
    Inventors: Tibor Siklosi, Kurt Hafeken, Jeffrey Woodson