公开(公告)号：EP1605799A4

公开(公告)日：2006-10-25

申请号：EP04810343

申请日：2004-11-03

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC

Inventor： ASTLE ROBERT A ,  NEUNZERT MARTIN R

IPC: A47C20060101 ,  A47C5/04 ,  A47C5/12 ,  A47C7/00 ,  A47C7/16 ,  A47C31/00 ,  B29C49/00

CPC classification number: A47C5/043 ,  A47C7/16

公开(公告)号：EP1536719A4

公开(公告)日：2006-07-05

申请号：EP04737221

申请日：2004-04-09

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC

Inventor： ASHBY KENT ,  NYE S CURTIS ,  WINTER DAVID C ,  ASTLE ROBERT A

IPC: A47B3/08 ,  A47B20060101 ,  A47B3/00 ,  A47B88/00

CPC classification number: A47B3/08

Abstract: A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more legs. The legs are preferably pivotally attached to the frame by brackets and the brackets may be rotatable with respect to the table top. The table may also include a drawer and the legs may be sized and configured to be disposed about the drawer when the legs are in a collapsed position. In addition, one or more links may be used to connect the brackets to the frame, if desired.

Abstract translation: 桌子可以包括桌面，框架和一条或多条腿。 腿部优选通过支架枢转地附接到框架，并且支架可以相对于桌面可旋转。 桌子还可以包括抽屉，并且腿部可以被设定尺寸并被构造成当腿部处于折叠位置时围绕抽屉布置。 另外，如果需要，可以使用一个或多个连杆将支架连接到框架。

公开(公告)号：WO2005094328A3

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：PCT/US2005010433

申请日：2005-03-29

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC

Inventor： MOWER BARRY D ,  MOWER DAVID ,  STEED BRENT ,  STRONG L CURTIS ,  CALKIN JAY ,  HOWE RICH ,  WATSON NEIL ,  WINTER DAVID C ,  ASTLE ROBERT A ,  ASHBY KENT

IPC: E04H1/00 ,  E04B1/343 ,  E04H1/12 ,  E04H3/00 ,  E04H5/00 ,  E04H6/00 ,  E04H14/00

CPC classification number: E04B1/34321 ,  E04H1/1205

Abstract: A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include a plurality of corner panels that are constructed from blow-molded plastic. Each of the corner panels may include a living hinge that generally divides the corner panel in half and allows the corner panel to be moved between a generally planar position to facilitate packaging of the shed and an angled position. The shed may also include a plurality of wall panels constructed from blow-molded plastic and disposed between the corner panels. The living hinge is preferably generally vertically positioned when the corner panels are used to construct the shed and the living hinge preferably extends generally from a top portion of the corner panel to a lower portion of the corner panel. Advantageously, the living hinge may be used to construct other portions of the shed such as shelves, skylights and roof caps.

Abstract translation: 诸如棚棚的模块化外壳可以包括由吹塑成型塑料构成的多个拐角面板。 每个拐角面板可以包括通常将拐角面板分成两半的活动铰链，并且允许角板在大体上平面的位置之间移动，以便于包装棚和角度位置。 梭口还可以包括由吹塑成型塑料构成并设置在拐角面板之间的多个壁板。 当拐角面板用于构造棚棚时，活动铰链优选地大致垂直定位，并且活动铰链优选地大体上从角板的顶部延伸到角板的下部。 有利地，活动铰链可以用于构造棚屋的其他部分，例如货架，天窗和屋顶盖。

公开(公告)号：WO2005094319A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：PCT/US2005010411

申请日：2005-03-29

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC

Inventor： MOWER BARRY D ,  STEED BRENT ,  STRONG L CURTIS ,  CALKIN JAY ,  HOWE RICH ,  WATSON NEIL ,  WINTER DAVID C ,  ASTLE ROBERT A ,  ASHBY KENT

IPC: E04H1/00 ,  E04B1/343 ,  E04B1/61 ,  E04H1/12 ,  E04H3/00 ,  E04H5/00 ,  E04H6/00 ,  E04H14/00

CPC classification number: E04H1/1205 ,  E04B1/34321 ,  E04B1/61 ,  E04B2001/34389

Abstract: A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include a number of components. For example, the enclosure may, include roof panels, floor panels and wall panels that are connected to the roof and/or floor panels. Preferably, the wall panels span the seams disposed between the roof and/or floor panels. In addition, the wall panels are preferably offset from the roof and/or floor panels. Further, the roof panels, wall panels and floor panels desirably have a substantially similar width. The enclosure may also include one or more corner panels and the corner panels may have a living hinge that generally divides the corner panel in half. Advantageously, the offset connection of the roof panels, wall panels and floor panels may facilitate construction of an enclosure with increased strength and functionality.

Abstract translation: 诸如棚屋的模块化外壳可以包括许多部件。 例如，外壳可以包括连接到屋顶和/或地板镶板的屋顶板，地板镶板和墙板。 优选地，壁板跨越设置在屋顶和/或地板之间的接缝。 此外，墙板优选地偏离屋顶和/或地板面板。 此外，屋顶板，墙板和地板板理想地具有基本相似的宽度。 外壳还可以包括一个或多个角板，并且角板可以具有通常将角板分成两半的活动铰链。 有利的是，屋顶板，墙板和地板镶板的偏移连接可以有助于建造具有增加的强度和功能的外壳。

公开(公告)号：WO2005094359A3

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：PCT/US2005010656

申请日：2005-03-29

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC

Inventor： MOWER BARRY D ,  STEED BRENT ,  STRONG CURTIS L ,  CALKIN JAY ,  HOWE RICH ,  WATSON NEIL ,  WINTER DAVID C ,  ASTLE ROBERT A ,  ASHBY KENT

IPC: E04F11/16 ,  A47B13/08 ,  E04B1/343 ,  E04B1/346 ,  E04B7/02 ,  E04B7/16 ,  E04B7/20 ,  E04C2/00 ,  E04C2/54 ,  E04D3/35 ,  E04D3/40 ,  E04F13/00 ,  E04F15/00 ,  E04F19/00 ,  E04H1/00 ,  E04H1/12 ,  E06B5/02 ,  H01B17/32 ,  H01B17/60

CPC classification number: E04B1/34321 ,  E04B7/022 ,  E04B7/20 ,  E04B2001/34389 ,  E04D3/357 ,  E04D3/40 ,  E04F2201/05 ,  E04F2201/0594 ,  E04H1/1205 ,  E06B5/02

Abstract: A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include a floor constructed from one or more floor panels.. The floor panels, which may be constructed from blow­molded plastic, may include a pattern disposed on the upper surface. The floor panels may also include depressions that are formed in the lower surface and extend towards the upper surface. If desired, the depressions may be generally aligned with a portion of the pattern in the upper surface and the depressions may have a length that is less than the distance separating the upper surface and the lower surface. Advantageously, the depressions may be sized and configured to increase the strength of the floor panels. In addition, the floor panels may include a pattern disposed on the lower surface and the depressions may be at least partially disposed in the pattern. The patterns on the opposing sides of the panels may be generally offset and/or have different orientations.

Abstract translation: 诸如棚棚的模块化外壳可以包括由一个或多个地板构成的地板。可由吹塑塑料制成的地板可以包括设置在上表面上的图案。 地板镶板还可以包括形成在下表面中并朝向上表面延伸的凹陷。 如果需要，凹部可以大致与上表面中的图案的一部分对准，并且凹陷可以具有小于分离上表面和下表面的距离的长度。 有利地，凹陷的尺寸和构造可以增加地板镶板的强度。 此外，地板镶板可以包括设置在下表面上的图案，并且凹部可以至少部分地设置在图案中。 板的相对侧上的图案通常可以偏移和/或具有不同的取向。

公开(公告)号：WO2007146828A3

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2007070791

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC ,  STANFORD CARL ,  JONES SHARON ,  ASTLE ROBERT A ,  PEERY WENDELL ,  GREEN DANNY ,  PHILLIPS GARY ,  NYE S CURTIS

Inventor： STANFORD CARL ,  JONES SHARON ,  ASTLE ROBERT A ,  PEERY WENDELL ,  GREEN DANNY ,  PHILLIPS GARY ,  NYE S CURTIS

IPC: A63B63/08

CPC classification number: A63B63/083 ,  A63B2071/024 ,  A63B2071/025 ,  A63B2225/093

Abstract: A sports system (10) may include a base (12) and a support structure (18) that is sized and configured to support a goal (56), such as a netball goal or a basketball goal, at a height above a playing surface. The base (12) may be constructed from plastic and may include a hollow interior portion (112) that is sized and configured to receive ballast. The base (12) may also include a protrusion (114) that is sized and configured to abut a support surface (118) and the protrusion (114) may have an at least substantially solid construction. The sports system (10) may further include a brace (86, 88) that may be connected to the support structure (18) and the base (12). The brace (86, 88) may be disposed through an opening formed in the base (12) and it may be connected to the base (12). by a sleeve (94) and a pin (96) that is disposed within a receiving portion formed in the base (12).

Abstract translation: 运动系统（10）可以包括基座（12）和支撑结构（18），该基座（12）和支撑结构（18）的尺寸和构造用于在游戏表面上方的高度支撑诸如网球目标或篮球目标的目标（56） 。 基座（12）可以由塑料构成，并且可以包括中空的内部部分（112），该中空内部部分的尺寸和构造用于容纳压载物。 基座（12）还可以包括突出部（114），突出部（114）的尺寸和构造成邻接支撑表面（118），并且突起（114）可以具有至少基本上坚实的结构。 运动系统（10）还可以包括可连接到支撑结构（18）和基座（12）的支架（86,88）。 支架（86,88）可以通过形成在基座（12）中的开口设置，并且其可以连接到基座（12）。 通过套筒（94）和设置在形成在基座（12）中的接收部分内的销（96）。

公开(公告)号：WO2005041714A2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：PCT/US2004032722

申请日：2004-10-04

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC

Inventor： WINTER DAVID C ,  ASTLE ROBERT A ,  NYE S CURTIS ,  ASHBY KENT ,  STRONG L CURTIS

IPC: A47B20060101 ,  A47B3/00 ,  A47B3/087 ,  A47B3/091 ,  A47B13/00 ,  A47B

CPC classification number: A47B3/091 ,  A47B3/0912 ,  Y10S108/901

Abstract: A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more support members such as legs. Advantageously, the table top may include a generally planar upper surface and a generally planar lower surface. In particular, the lower surface of the table top may be substantially free of any downwardly extending projections such as a lip. Desirably, the table includes a frame and at least a portion of the frame is exposed and visible when the table is being used. In addition, the table may include one or more guard members that are sized and configured to protect portions of the table, such as the corners. Significantly, the guard members may be selectively connected to the table top or the frame, which may allow the guard members to be repaired or replaced.

Abstract translation: 桌子可以包括桌面，框架以及诸如腿的一个或多个支撑构件。 有利地，桌面可以包括大致平坦的上表面和大致平坦的下表面。 特别地，桌面的下表面可以基本上没有任何向下延伸的凸起，例如唇缘。 期望地，桌子包括框架，并且当桌子被使用时，框架的至少一部分被暴露并且可见。 另外，桌子可以包括一个或多个防护构件，其尺寸和构造被设置为保护桌子的部分，例如角部。 重要的是，防护构件可以选择性地连接到桌面或框架，这可以允许防护构件被修理或更换。

公开(公告)号：WO2004047930A3

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：PCT/US0337772

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC

Inventor： NYE S CURTIS ,  ASTLE ROBERT A

IPC: A63B20060101 ,  A63B63/08 ,  A63B69/00

CPC classification number: A63B63/083 ,  A63B69/0097

Abstract: A basketball backboard (10) may include one or more weights (60) disposed proximate the perimeter of the backboard in order to enhance the rebounding characteristics of the backboard. In particular, a first and second weight (60) may be positioned proximate a first side of the backboard in order to enhance the rebounding characteristics of the backboard. Advantageously, the weights may be positioned internally within the backboard or the weights may be positioned externally to the backboard. In addition, the weights (60) may be selectively or permanently attached to the backboard (10), and the weights (60) may also be sized and configured to increase the rigidity of the basketball backboard.

Abstract translation: 篮球背板（10）可以包括靠近背板的周边设置的一个或多个重物（60），以便增强背板的回弹特性。 特别地，第一和第二配重（60）可以靠近靠背板的第一侧定位，以便增强背板的回弹特性。 有利地，重物可以位于背板的内部，或者重物可以位于背板的外部。 此外，重物（60）可以选择性地或永久性地附接到背板（10），并且重物（60）也可以被设定尺寸和构造以增加篮球背板的刚度。

公开(公告)号：WO2005094372A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：PCT/US2005010749

申请日：2005-03-29

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC

Inventor： MOWER BARRY D ,  STEED BRENT ,  STRONG CURTIS L ,  CALKIN JAY ,  HOWE RICH ,  WATSON NEIL ,  WINTER DAVID C ,  ASTLE ROBERT A ,  ASHBY KENT

IPC: E04H1/00 ,  E04B1/343 ,  E04B1/346 ,  E04B7/16 ,  E04H1/12 ,  E06B5/02

CPC classification number: E04H1/1205 ,  E04B1/34321 ,  E04B2001/34389 ,  E06B5/02

Abstract: A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include a door assembly. The door assembly may include a door constructed from blow-molded plastic and a hinge member receiving portion may be disposed on one side of the door. Advantageously, the hinge member receiving portion may be integrally formed with the door as part of a unitary, one-piece construction. A hinge member may be disposed within the hinge member receiving portion and the hinge member may pivotally connect the door to the shed. The door may include a reinforcement member, which is preferably constructed from metal and disposed proximate the second side of the door. If desired, the reinforcement member may be at least partially exposed on an outer surface of the door. In addition, the door assembly may include a flange that is sized and configured to prevent water from unintentionally entering the shed.

Abstract translation: 诸如棚屋的模块化外壳可以包括门组件。 门组件可以包括由吹塑塑料构成的门，并且铰链构件接收部分可以设置在门的一侧。 有利地，铰链构件接收部分可以与门一体地形成为整体的一体式结构的一部分。 铰链构件可以设置在铰链构件接收部分内，并且铰链构件可以将门枢转地连接到棚子。 门可以包括加强构件，该加强构件优选地由金属构成并且设置在门的第二侧附近。 如果需要，加强构件可以至少部分地暴露在门的外表面上。 此外，门组件可以包括凸缘，其尺寸和构造被设计成防止水不经意地进入梭口。

公开(公告)号：WO2007070810A3

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2006061956

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: LIFETIME PROD INC ,  SMITH BRANDON ,  WINTER DAVID C ,  LARSEN JERED ,  JOHNSON MITCH ,  ASTLE ROBERT A

Inventor： SMITH BRANDON ,  WINTER DAVID C ,  LARSEN JERED ,  JOHNSON MITCH ,  ASTLE ROBERT A

IPC: B62B1/00

CPC classification number: B62D63/061 ,  B62D63/062 ,  G01G19/08

Abstract: A trailer may include a weight indicator that is sized and configured to indicate at least a portion of the load carried by the trailer. The weight indicator may include a pointer that is connected to a suspension member, such as a leaf spring. Advantageously, the pointer may be connected to other suitable portions of the trailer such as a frame, bracket or the like. Advantageously, the trailer may also include two weight indicators to collectively indicate whether the trailer is loaded evenly.

Abstract translation: 拖车可以包括重量指示器，其尺寸和构造用于指示拖车承载的负载的至少一部分。 重量指示器可以包括连接到诸如板簧的悬挂构件的指针。 有利地，指示器可以连接到拖车的其他合适的部分，例如框架，支架等。 有利地，拖车还可以包括两个重量指示器，以共同指示拖车是否均匀地被加载。