Patents by Inventor Uwe Drees

Uwe Drees 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).

  • Protective device, in particular a tent or marquee, and connection device therefor
    Patent number: 10184263
    Abstract: A protective device is described having a membrane and a support device for the membrane, wherein the support device has an inflatable first support element with a flexible wall which forms a first pressure chamber. The first support element has a first connection port with a first connection opening. The support device has an inflatable second support element with a flexible wall which forms a second pressure chamber. The second support element has a second connection port with a second connection opening. A connection device for connecting the first connection port to the second connection port is provided, wherein the connection device has a first connection part for connecting to the first connection port and a second connection part for connecting to the second connection port. The protective device is characterised in that means are provided for connecting the first and second connection parts to one another in a detachable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Westfield Outdoors GmbH
    Inventors: Baoqing Yang, Uwe Drees
  • Protective Device, in Particular a Tent or Marquee, and Connection Device Therefor
    Publication number: 20180038127
    Abstract: A protective device is described having a membrane and a support device for the membrane, wherein the support device has an inflatable first support element with a flexible wall which forms a first pressure chamber. The first support element has a first connection port with a first connection opening. The support device has an inflatable second support element with a flexible wall which forms a second pressure chamber. The second support element has a second connection port with a second connection opening. A connection device for connecting the first connection port to the second connection port is provided, wherein the connection device has a first connection part for connecting to the first connection port and a second connection part for connecting to the second connection port. The protective device is characterised in that means are provided for connecting the first and second connection parts to one another in a detachable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: Westfield Outdoors GmbH
    Inventors: Baoqing Yang, Uwe Drees