Patents by Inventor Steve White, JR.

Steve White, JR. 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: 11142872
    Abstract: A customizable tile system includes a tile disposed atop a surface; a forced fluid system comprising a pipe disposed below the tile and operatively coupled to a pump; a bladder operatively connected to the pipe, wherein the bladder is selectively inflatable; a sensor operatively coupled to the bladder; and a control system operable to control the pump. The control system includes a processor in data communication with the sensor, and computer memory, the computer memory comprising a program having machine readable instructions that, when effected by the processor, predicts a location of an impact upon the tile and selectively forces fluid through the pipe to inflate the bladder prior to the impact upon the tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: CH3 Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Steve White, Jr., Ron Bennett
  • Patent number: 11015301
    Abstract: A fastening system comprises a fastening mechanism having a transition member and a ramp member. The transition member has a lower planar element, and an upper planar element, and a central portion disposed therebetween. The ramp member has a lower planar component, a first upper planar component, a forwardly angled component disposed between the lower planar component and the first upper planar component, and a backwardly angled component extending outwardly from the first upper planar component. The ramp member upper planar component is disposed above the transition member upper planar element, and the transition member lower planar element is at least partially disposed above the ramp member lower planar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: CH3 SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Ron Bennett, Steve White, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200224372
    Abstract: A customizable playing field includes a turf system comprising a tile with a turf layer. The tile overlays a subfloor, defining a reservoir thereunder. A forced air system includes a pipe disposed within the reservoir and operatively coupled to a pump; and a sensor. A control system controls the pump, and includes a processor in data communication with at least one input/output device and computer memory. The computer memory has a program with machine readable instructions that, when effected by the processor, perform the following steps: if the temperature is above a predetermined threshold as measured by the sensor, forcing a cool fluid through the pipe; and if the temperature is below a predetermined threshold as measured by the sensor, forcing a warm fluid through the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: STEVE WHITE, JR., RON BENNETT
  • Publication number: 20200173119
    Abstract: A fastening system comprises a fastening mechanism having a transition member and a ramp member. The transition member has a lower planar element, and an upper planar element, and a central portion disposed therebetween. The ramp member has a lower planar component, a first upper planar component, a forwardly angled component disposed between the lower planar component and the first upper planar component, and a backwardly angled component extending outwardly from the first upper planar component. The ramp member upper planar component is disposed above the transition member upper planar element, and the transition member lower planar element is at least partially disposed above the ramp member lower planar member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: RON BENNETT, STEVE WHITE, JR.
  • Patent number: 10563361
    Abstract: A customizable playing field includes a turf system comprising a tile with a turf layer. The tile overlays a subfloor, defining a reservoir thereunder. A forced air system includes a pipe disposed within the reservoir and operatively coupled to a pump; and a sensor. A control system controls the pump, and includes a processor in data communication with at least one input/output device and computer memory. The computer memory has a program with machine readable instructions that, when effected by the processor, perform the following steps: if the temperature is above a predetermined threshold as measured by the sensor, forcing a cool fluid through the pipe; and if the temperature is below a predetermined threshold as measured by the sensor, forcing a warm fluid through the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: CH3 SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Steve White, Jr., Ron Bennett
  • Patent number: 10550526
    Abstract: A fastening system comprises a fastening mechanism having a transition member and a ramp member. The transition member has a lower planar element, and an upper planar element, and a central portion disposed therebetween. The ramp member has a lower planar component, a first upper planar component, a forwardly angled component disposed between the lower planar component and the first upper planar component, and a backwardly angled component extending outwardly from the first upper planar component. The ramp member upper planar component is disposed above the transition member upper planar element, and the transition member lower planar element is at least partially disposed above the ramp member lower planar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: CH3 SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Ron Bennett, Steve White, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190017230
    Abstract: A customizable playing field includes a turf system comprising a tile with a turf layer. The tile overlays a subfloor, defining a reservoir thereunder. A forced air system includes a pipe disposed within the reservoir and operatively coupled to a pump; and a sensor. A control system controls the pump, and includes a processor in data communication with at least one input/output device and computer memory. The computer memory has a program with machine readable instructions that, when effected by the processor, perform the following steps: if the temperature is above a predetermined threshold as measured by the sensor, forcing a cool fluid through the pipe; and if the temperature is below a predetermined threshold as measured by the sensor, forcing a warm fluid through the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: STEVE WHITE, JR., RON BENNETT
  • Patent number: 10060083
    Abstract: A spring tension system for a floor tile has spring loop with a base portion and a hoop portion. The base portion has two arms extending outwardly at a first angle from a center-point which together to form the hoop portion. The spring loop is formed into a first side of a first floor tile. A tapered recess is formed into a second side of a second floor tile. The tapered recess includes an opening which forms two tapered walls which extend inwardly toward a center of the second floor tile at a second angle. The second angle is smaller than the first angle. The spring loop formed into the first side of the first floor tile is received into the tapered recess formed into the second side of the second floor tile, the spring loop contacting the walls of the tapered recess to form a friction fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: VERSACOURT, LLC
    Inventors: Steve White, Jr., Ron Bennett
  • Publication number: 20170275891
    Abstract: A fastening system comprises a fastening mechanism having a transition member and a ramp member. The transition member has a lower planar element, and an upper planar element, and a central portion disposed therebetween. The ramp member has a lower planar component, a first upper planar component, a forwardly angled component disposed between the lower planar component and the first upper planar component, and a backwardly angled component extending outwardly from the first upper planar component. The ramp member upper planar component is disposed above the transition member upper planar element, and the transition member lower planar element is at least partially disposed above the ramp member lower planar member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: RON BENNETT, STEVE WHITE, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170198442
    Abstract: A spring tension system for a floor tile has spring loop with a base portion and a hoop portion. The base portion has two arms extending outwardly at a first angle from a center-point which together to form the hoop portion. The spring loop is formed into a first side of a first floor tile. A tapered recess is formed into a second side of a second floor tile. The tapered recess includes an opening which forms two tapered walls which extend inwardly toward a center of the second floor tile at a second angle. The second angle is smaller than the first angle. The spring loop formed into the first side of the first floor tile is received into the tapered recess formed into the second side of the second floor tile, the spring loop contacting the walls of the tapered recess to form a friction fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: STEVE WHITE, JR., RON BENNETT
  • Patent number: 9267244
    Abstract: A synthetic grass tile system and method are disclosed. An artificial turf tile system has a plurality of connectable tile members and a synthetic turf arrangement adhered to the tile members. The interconnected tile members, having the turf attached thereto, are cut into sections. The sections are then secured on a pallet for sale at a retail establishment. A method for producing a modular synthetic grass tile system follows the following steps: (a) providing a plurality of tile members; (b) snapping the tile members together at their edges to form a grid; and (c) adhering a sheet of synthetic turf to the top surface of the tile members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: WHOLESALE TURF SUPPLY LLC
    Inventors: Ron Bennett, Steve White, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140286704
    Abstract: A synthetic grass tile system and method are disclosed. An artificial turf tile system has a plurality of connectable tile members and a synthetic turf arrangement adhered to the tile members. The interconnected tile members, having the turf attached thereto, are cut into sections. The sections are then secured on a pallet for sale at a retail establishment. A method for producing a modular synthetic grass tile system follows the following steps: (a) providing a plurality of tile members; (b) snapping the tile members together at their edges to form a grid; and (c) adhering a sheet of synthetic turf to the top surface of the tile members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Ron Bennett, Steve White, JR.