Patents by Inventor Kyle Ressler

Kyle Ressler 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: 12372243
    Abstract: A heat deflector for a firepit includes a first fire screen, and a top assembly that reflects radiant heat. The heat deflector has an operational configuration wherein the top assembly covers the top fire screen, which is placed over a receptacle of the firepit. The heat deflector has a storage configuration wherein at least the first fire screen is stored within the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Daniel J. Knight
  • Patent number: 12331928
    Abstract: A fire pit has a combustion chamber with a perforated floor, a chute below the perforated floor directing ash and debris from the floor to an area below the chute, and a removable ash pan occupying the area below the chute and having a handle affixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Daniel J. Knight, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Patent number: 12252866
    Abstract: An electric loader is provided with a plurality of independently driven wheels. For example, a four-wheeled electric loader includes four independently operated wheels, each directly coupled to a dedicated electric motor. A fifth independent electrical motor powers the lift arm and/or any attachments coupled to an auxiliary hydraulic. A central forced-air system supplies pressurized air to each independent electric motor to cool the electric motor during operation. In some embodiments, the auxiliary electric motor powers the fan and/or air conditioner of the central forced-air system. A lever and/or electric brake may be applied to an axle of the electric motors. A pivotable battery panel locks a plurality of battery cells to provide a central source of power, counter-weight the loader arm, and rotate away to provide the operator access to an internal cavity of the cab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Manitou Equipment America, LLC
    Inventors: Don Vollmar, Tyler James Handel, Kyle Ressler
  • Patent number: 12161107
    Abstract: A repellent system with a housing containing a pressurized cannister containing a repellent and having a release valve, and an actuator in the housing that activates the release valve to dispense repellent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Ben Yu
  • Publication number: 20240341476
    Abstract: An outdoor solar powered recliner of the invention has a seat main assembly having a seat surface and a back rest assembly. A leg rest is movable with respect to the seat main assembly. A solar panel on the seat main assembly provides power to a battery. The solar panel may be hidden beneath a mesh seat fabric or located adjacent seat back supports. An actuator manipulates the leg rest and/or back rest assembly. A control panel controls activation of at least one of a light source and the actuator and communicates with a circuit board and the battery. A cavity beneath the seat portion may be provided to house the battery, solar panel, and to store a solar equipped cover. Arms on the recliner may be provided with an accessory orifice to receive a mounting member of an accessory table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Ben Yu
  • Patent number: 12060998
    Abstract: A fire pit has a combustion chamber with a perforated floor, a chute below the perforated floor directing ash and debris from the floor to an area below the chute, and a removable ash pan occupying the area below the chute and having a handle affixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Daniel J. Knight, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Publication number: 20240219030
    Abstract: A fire pit having a deflector ring that is received in a fire screen located on the top of the fire pit. The deflector ring has wall portions that are angled from 45 to 75 degrees for deflecting heat onto the feet, body, and head of users surrounding the fire pit, reducing smoke production, and for minimizing flame obstruction. The fire pit includes a pit body having a wall section and a top surface that defines a fire pit receptacle opening. A lower screen is located above the top surface. An upper screen is located above the lower screen. A frustum-shaped deflector is received in the lower screen. An outer surface of a wall portion of the deflector is for radiating heat onto a user's body and feet, and an inner surface of the wall portion of the deflector is for radiating heat onto a user's body and head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Alan Harmeling, Andrew Schauer, DANIEL J. KNIGHT, KYLE RESSLER
  • Patent number: 12000592
    Abstract: An insert ring that suspends a fire pit at least partially within an opening of a support structure, and provides ventilation into the support structure to an outer wall of the fire pit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Daniel J. Knight
  • Patent number: 11885500
    Abstract: An insert ring that suspends a fire pit at least partially within an opening of a support structure, and provides ventilation into the support structure to an outer wall of the fire pit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Daniel J. Knight
  • Publication number: 20240027072
    Abstract: A base supports a fire platform with a burner. A tabletop defines an opening with a contour matching a contour of a top rim of the fire platform and is selectively fitted to the base to create a table surface around the fire platform. A fire column selectively fits to the fire platform such that flame from the burner travels into the fire column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Tandrea Sperfslage, DANIEL J. KNIGHT, Andrew Schauer
  • Publication number: 20230397760
    Abstract: A multi-piece cooktop compatible with various firepits for creating a firepit assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Lucas Henry Zeitler, Daniel J. Knight, Kyle Ressler, Andrew Schauer
  • Patent number: 11828471
    Abstract: A fire pit screen has a fire pit screen lower portion including an upright screen wall defining a top opening and a bottom opening, and a fire pit screen upper portion comprising a screen top panel sized to fit on top of the screen wall covering the top opening thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Robert Woodruff, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Daniel J. Knight
  • Publication number: 20230371723
    Abstract: A solar powered cover for outdoor furniture having enhanced functions. The outdoor furniture defines a table top supported by a base that defines an interior for receiving a fuel tank. A solar cover is received on the table top for covering the outdoor furniture. A solar panel is affixed to the top portion of the cover and communicates with the solar panel. The enhanced functions may include lighting, an insect repellent dispenser, and a battery adapted to receive power from the solar panel. The battery may facilitate activation of lights, an insect repellent dispenser, controls or indicators. Controls for activating a controller may be provided for controlling the enhanced functions. The controller may be adapted to receive power from the solar panel, a battery, or a cord connected to a plug-in outlet. The cover may include a securing device for securing the solar cover on the outdoor furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Ben Yu, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Patent number: 11774110
    Abstract: A table accessory for use with a fire pit. The table accessory may be supported by a fire pit for use as a table, for supporting a storage cover, or, when the fire pit is in use, may be moved below the fire pit for use as a heat shield. A plurality of accessory legs extend from the lower surface of the body. The terminal ends of the accessory legs are configured to be received on a top panel of the fire pit. A fire pit stand has a plurality of fire pit legs for supporting the fire pit. The fire pit legs define a fire pit leg height. The height of the table accessory is less than the fire pit leg height for facilitating locating the table accessory under the fire pit chamber of the fire pit for use of the table accessory as a heat shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Robert Woodruff, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Publication number: 20230296254
    Abstract: A heat deflector for use with a fire pit has at least one heat deflector panel, and a support structure engaged with the at least one heat deflector panel and supporting the at least one heat deflector panel in a spaced apart relationship with respect to the fire pit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Andrew Alan Harmeling, DANIEL J. KNIGHT
  • Publication number: 20230109143
    Abstract: An electric loader is provided with a plurality of independently driven wheels. For example, a four-wheeled electric loader includes four independently operated wheels, each directly coupled to a dedicated electric motor. A fifth independent electrical motor powers the lift arm and/or any attachments coupled to an auxiliary hydraulic. A central forced-air system supplies pressurized air to each independent electric motor to cool the electric motor during operation. In some embodiments, the auxiliary electric motor powers the fan and/or air conditioner of the central forced-air system. A lever and/or electric brake may be applied to an axle of the electric motors. A pivotable battery panel locks a plurality of battery cells to provide a central source of power, counter-weight the loader arm, and rotate away to provide the operator access to an internal cavity of the cab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Don VOLLMAR, Tyler James HANDEL, Kyle RESSLER
  • Publication number: 20230103926
    Abstract: An electric loader is provided with a plurality of independently driven wheels. For example, a four-wheeled electric loader includes four independently operated wheels, each directly coupled to a dedicated electric motor. A fifth independent electrical motor powers the lift arm and/or any attachments coupled to an auxiliary hydraulic. A central forced-air system supplies pressurized air to each independent electric motor to cool the electric motor during operation. In some embodiments, the auxiliary electric motor powers the fan and/or air conditioner of the central forced-air system. A lever and/or electric brake may be applied to an axle of the electric motors. In some embodiments, a rotating or pivotable battery panel locks a plurality of battery cells to provide a central source of power, counter-weight the loader arm, and rotate away to provide the operator access to an internal cavity of the cab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Don VOLLMAR, Tyler James HANDEL, Kyle RESSLER
  • Publication number: 20230074120
    Abstract: An upper support structure has a plurality of spaced apart ribs for supporting fuel and allowing ash to fall between the ribs. A frame supports the upper support structure. A drawer is slidably received in the frame, the drawer having a floor with a plurality of support structures attached thereto and extending upwardly therefrom to define air flow spaces above the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, DANIEL J. KNIGHT, Kelsey Riley
  • Publication number: 20220390119
    Abstract: A fire pit has a gas burner and a repellent container. The gas burner provides energy that volatilizes repellent from the repellent container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Lucas Henry Zeitler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Ben Yu
  • Publication number: 20220361485
    Abstract: A system having a housing, an exothermic heater pack, and a gel carrier infused with an insect repellent. The housing retains the exothermic heater pack in sufficient proximity to the gel carrier infused with repellent that the repellent volatilizes from the gel carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Lucas Henry Zeitler