Patents by Inventor Scott W. Kaufmann

Scott W. Kaufmann 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).

  • Integrated soft center floor console
    Patent number: 8505997
    Abstract: A center console (20) includes a first panel (32) having a first upper surface (76) and a first padded portion (28). The first padded portion (28) includes a first outer cover (54). The first outer cover (54) is mounted to the first panel (32) such that a first cavity (56) is formed by at least a portion of the outer cover (54) and at least a portion of the upper surface (76). The first padded portion (28) also includes first padding (56) located, in the first cavity (56).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, David J. McCarthy, Scott W. Kaufmann, Gregory N. Brncick, Brian R. Dexter
  • Retrofittable Double Lid For Storage Container
    Publication number: 20130082051
    Abstract: A double lid retrofittable to a storage container, the double lid includes a top lid and a bottom lid. The top lid and bottom lid each includes a plurality of interior spaces. The double lid further includes an attachment mechanism for removably attaching a plurality of implements to the top lid thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventor: Scott W. Kaufmann
  • Cutting Board Device Integrally Supported By Countertop
    Publication number: 20120261871
    Abstract: A cutting board device integrally supported by a countertop, the device having a platform detachably connected to a base. The cutting board device includes a means for removably attaching a plurality of implements to the cutting board device, and a lifting means for allowing the cutting board device to move between settable raised and lowered positions about an opening in the countertop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Scott W. Kaufmann
  • INTEGRATED SOFT CENTER FLOOR CONSOLE
    Publication number: 20100066115
    Abstract: A center console (20) includes a first panel (32) having a first upper surface (76) and a first padded portion (28). The first padded portion (28) includes a first outer cover (54). The first outer cover (54) is mounted to the first panel (32) such that a first cavity (56) is formed by at least a portion of the outer cover (54) and at least a portion of the upper surface (76). The first padded portion (28) also includes first padding (56) located, in the first cavity (56).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, David J. McCarthy, Scott W. Kaufmann, Gregory N. Brncick, Brian R. Dexter
  • Cutting board
    Patent number: D671806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Scott W. Kaufmann