Patents by Inventor William E. Clegg

William E. Clegg 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: 12364305
    Abstract: An adjustable helmet includes a first shell, a second shell, and a size adjustment mechanism. The first shell includes a first side portion and a second side portion. The second shell is positioned between the first side portion and the second side portion. The first side portion and the second side portion of the first shell (a) at least partially overlap the second shell and (b) are laterally flexible with respect to one another to facilitate adjusting a size of the first shell between a minimum size and a maximum size. The size adjustment mechanism includes a tensioner extending between the first side portion and the second side portion. The size adjustment mechanism facilitates ratchet-less and infinite adjustment of the size of the first shell between the minimum size and the maximum size without requiring user manipulation of the size adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Ferrari, Chinawut Paesang, Charles P. Larson, William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20230301390
    Abstract: An adjustable helmet includes a first shell, a second shell, and a size adjustment mechanism. The first shell includes a first side portion and a second side portion. The second shell is positioned between the first side portion and the second side portion. The first side portion and the second side portion of the first shell (a) at least partially overlap the second shell and (b) are laterally flexible with respect to one another to facilitate adjusting a size of the first shell between a minimum size and a maximum size. The size adjustment mechanism includes a tensioner extending between the first side portion and the second side portion. The size adjustment mechanism facilitates ratchet-less and infinite adjustment of the size of the first shell between the minimum size and the maximum size without requiring user manipulation of the size adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Lucas Ferrari, Chinawut Paesang, Charles P. Larson, William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: 11700903
    Abstract: An adjustable helmet includes a main shell having a first side portion, and a second side portion. The first side portion and the second side portion are laterally flexible with respect to one another. The adjustable helmet includes a secondary shell coupled to the main shell at a location between the first side portion and the second side portion. At least a portion of the first side portion and at least a portion of the second side portion each extends over at least a portion of a top surface of the secondary shell. The adjustable helmet includes a tensioning device. A first end of the tensioning device is coupled to the first side portion and a second end of the tensioning device is coupled to the second side portion so as to provide a tension force between the first side portion and the second side portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Ferrari, Chinawut Paesang, Charles P. Larson, William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: 11655013
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a pedal propulsion system to a watercraft, having a mount portion configured to be attached to the watercraft, a link support, and upper and lower links pivotally connected to the link support and to the mount portion. The link support and upper and lower links are configured to form part of a four-bar linkage arrangement and to simultaneously move together between an extended and lockable, operable position for operating the propulsion system, and a retracted and lockable, stowed position elevated above the extended position, for loading, transporting, unloading and/or launching the watercraft in the water. A column clamp is configured for selectively fixing a drive column of the pedal propulsion system to the link support, wherein the drive column, the link support and the upper and lower links are configured to simultaneously move together between the extended and retracted positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: 11332227
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a pedal propulsion system to a watercraft, having a mount portion configured to be attached to the watercraft, a link support, and upper and lower links pivotally connected to the link support and to the mount portion. The link support and upper and lower links are configured to form part of a four-bar linkage arrangement and to simultaneously move together between an extended, operable position for operating the propulsion system, and a retracted, stowed position elevated above the extended position, for loading, transporting, unloading and/or launching the watercraft in the water. A column clamp is configured for selectively fixing a drive column of the pedal propulsion system to the link support, wherein the drive column, the link support and the upper and lower links are configured to simultaneously move together between the extended and retracted positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20220106027
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a pedal propulsion system to a watercraft, having a mount portion configured to be attached to the watercraft, a link support, and upper and lower links pivotally connected to the link support and to the mount portion. The link support and upper and lower links are configured to form part of a four-bar linkage arrangement and to simultaneously move together between an extended and lockable, operable position for operating the propulsion system, and a retracted and lockable, stowed position elevated above the extended position, for loading, transporting, unloading and/or launching the watercraft in the water. A column clamp is configured for selectively fixing a drive column of the pedal propulsion system to the link support, wherein the drive column, the link support and the upper and lower links are configured to simultaneously move together between the extended and retracted positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventor: William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20220106026
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a pedal propulsion system to a watercraft, having a mount portion configured to be attached to the watercraft, a link support, and upper and lower links pivotally connected to the link support and to the mount portion. The link support and upper and lower links are configured to form part of a four-bar linkage arrangement and to simultaneously move together between an extended, operable position for operating the propulsion system, and a retracted, stowed position elevated above the extended position, for loading, transporting, unloading and/or launching the watercraft in the water. A column clamp is configured for selectively fixing a drive column of the pedal propulsion system to the link support, wherein the drive column, the link support and the upper and lower links are configured to simultaneously move together between the extended and retracted positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventor: William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: 10989504
    Abstract: A shooting target assembly includes a frame having a curved edge, where a plurality of catch mechanisms are positioned along the curved edge, a first target arm having a first end and a second end, and a second target arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first target arm is connected to a first target that is positioned above the curved edge. The second end of the first target arm is pivotally connected to a rear portion of the frame at a first pivot point. The first end of the second target arm is connected to a second target that is positioned above the curved edge, and the second end of the second target arm is pivotally connected to the rear portion of the frame at a second pivot point. Each of the plurality of catch mechanisms is configured to engage the first target arm or the second target arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20210102786
    Abstract: A shooting target assembly includes a frame having a curved edge, where a plurality of catch mechanisms are positioned along the curved edge, a first target arm having a first end and a second end, and a second target arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first target arm is connected to a first target that is positioned above the curved edge. The second end of the first target arm is pivotally connected to a rear portion of the frame at a first pivot point. The first end of the second target arm is connected to a second target that is positioned above the curved edge, and the second end of the second target arm is pivotally connected to the rear portion of the frame at a second pivot point. Each of the plurality of catch mechanisms is configured to engage the first target arm or the second target arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20210100311
    Abstract: An adjustable helmet includes a main shell having a first side portion, and a second side portion. The first side portion and the second side portion are laterally flexible with respect to one another. The adjustable helmet includes a secondary shell coupled to the main shell at a location between the first side portion and the second side portion. At least a portion of the first side portion and at least a portion of the second side portion each extends over at least a portion of a top surface of the secondary shell. The adjustable helmet includes a tensioning device. A first end of the tensioning device is coupled to the first side portion and a second end of the tensioning device is coupled to the second side portion so as to provide a tension force between the first side portion and the second side portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Lucas Ferrari, Chinawut Paesang, Charles P. Larson, William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: 10828555
    Abstract: A portable game includes a playing surface having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion has at least one container. Each container has an opening and is rotatably connected to the first portion, and each container is configured to rotate between a scoring position and a closed position. The opening of each container is configured to receive a game piece via the playing surface when that container is in the scoring position but not when that container is in the closed position. The portable game also includes one or more border rails that at least partially surround at least a portion of the playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20200246680
    Abstract: A portable game includes a playing surface having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion has at least one container. Each container has an opening and is rotatably connected to the first portion, and each container is configured to rotate between a scoring position and a closed position. The opening of each container is configured to receive a game piece via the playing surface when that container is in the scoring position but not when that container is in the closed position. The portable game also includes one or more border rails that at least partially surround at least a portion of the playing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: D917653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: D926916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: D933773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods. Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg