Kurt Frederick Hafeken

US Patent:

D697157, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Jun 3, 2013

Appl. No.:

29/456684

Inventors:

Kurt Hafeken - Edmond OK, US
Jeffrey Woodson - Choctaw OK, US

Assignee:

Century, LLC - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

2102

US Classification:

D21787

US Patent:

20030057811, Mar 27, 2003

Filed:

Sep 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/961504

Inventors:

Robert Byrne - Lima OH, US
Kurt Hafeken - Elida OH, US
Richard Pfeifer - Westerville OH, US

International Classification:

A47G029/00

US Classification:

312/265600

Abstract:

An end cap for preliminary attachment of a control panel to a main body of an appliance includes a generally planar body having a front side and first and second supporting sides. The supporting sides are disposed at a rear and bottom of the planar body and are adapted for securement to the appliance main body. Each of the supporting sides has a plurality of securing tabs extending therefrom. The securing tabs are adapted to extend through an opening in the appliance main body and to engage the main body to preliminarily secure the control panel to the main body.

US Patent:

20030132686, Jul 17, 2003

Filed:

Feb 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/373334

Inventors:

Robert Byrne - Lima OH, US
Kurt Hafeken - Elida OH, US
Richard Pfeifer - Westerville OH, US

International Classification:

A47G029/00

US Classification:

312/265600

Abstract:

An end cap for preliminary attachment of a control panel to a main body of an appliance includes a generally planar body having a front side and first and second supporting sides. The supporting sides are disposed at a rear and bottom of the planar body and are adapted for securement to the appliance main body. Each of the supporting sides has a plurality of securing tabs extending therefrom. The securing tabs are adapted to extend through an opening in the appliance main body and to engage the main body to preliminarily secure the control panel to the main body.

US Patent:

20040049961, Mar 18, 2004

Filed:

Jun 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/462378

Inventors:

Robert Byrne - Lima OH, US
Kurt Hafeken - Elida OH, US

International Classification:

G09F003/20

US Classification:

040/649000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a recipe card holding device for attachment to a food mixer. The device includes a first end and a second end. The first end attaches to the food mixer, and the second end holds a recipe card. In a first embodiment of the invention, the first end is attached to a food mixer by a mounting portion that is configured to contact a portion of the housing of the food mixer adjacent to the power take off. In other embodiments, the mounting portion is configured to attach to other portions of the housing. An orifice is provided in the mounting portion through which an accessory mounting screw of the food mixer is passed. The second end preferably includes three generally parallel fingers that extend away from an arm that connects the first end and the second end. A recipe card is then inserted between the fingers in an alternating manner.

US Patent:

20040110581, Jun 10, 2004

Filed:

Oct 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/689561

Inventors:

Robert Byrne - Lima OH, US
Kurt Hafeken - Elida OH, US

Assignee:

American Trim, LLC - Lima OH

International Classification:

A63B059/06

US Classification:

473/568000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a ball bat having a knob, a handle portion extending from the knob, a barrel portion extending from the handle portion, and an inflatable grip disposed on the handle portion. The inflatable grip includes an inflatable tubular sleeve through which the handle portion extends, an inflator in fluid communication with the inflatable tubular sleeve for pumping air into the inflatable tubular sleeve, and a release valve in fluid communication with the inflatable tubular sleeve for releasing air from the inflatable tubular sleeve. The ball bat according to the invention allows a batter to selectively pressurize the inflatable tubular sleeve to adjust the rigidity and size of the grip, which improves batter comfort and reduces the amount of shock and vibration transferred from the ball bat to the batter's hands.

US Patent:

20050050785, Mar 10, 2005

Filed:

Sep 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/945539

Inventors:

Robert Byrne - Lima OH, US
Kurt Hafeken - Elida OH, US

Assignee:

American Trim, LLC - Lima OH

International Classification:

G09F003/20

US Classification:

040649000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a kitchen appliance that includes a food mixer and a recipe card holding device. The recipe card holding device includes a first end that is attached to the food mixer and a second end that holds a recipe card.

US Patent:

20060059958, Mar 23, 2006

Filed:

Nov 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/995072

Inventors:

Robert Byrne - Lima OH, US
Kurt Hafeken - Elida OH, US

Assignee:

American Trim, LLC - Lima OH

International Classification:

D06F 35/00

US Classification:

06801700R

Abstract:

A detergent dispenser system is disclosed in which a dispensing valve is provided for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container. A receptacle is connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply container. A motor is provided for displacing the receptacle between a fill position, connected to the dispensing valve, and a dispensing position, where the detergent is dispensed from the receptacle.

US Patent:

20060096620, May 11, 2006

Filed:

Nov 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/985337

Inventors:

Robert Byrne - Lima OH, US
Kurt Hafeken - Elida OH, US

Assignee:

American Trim, LLC - Lima OH

International Classification:

B08B 3/00
B08B 3/12

US Classification:

13405600D, 13405800D, 134172000

Abstract:

A dishwasher assembly is disclosed including one or more racks for retaining one or more dishware items to be washed. A washer system is provided for respectively washing and drying the dishware item. A dishwasher housing is used for retaining the rack and the washer system. The dishwasher housing includes a door for accessing the rack, to enable the inserting and removing the dishware item. Preferably, the rack is a rotary rack that cooperates with a rotation assembly for rotating the rack. Also, the dishwasher housing preferably includes a first wall-facing side and a second wall-facing side. The first and second wall-facing sides are preferably formed at a desired angle, so as to fit into a corner.