Patents by Inventor William J. Lyons, Jr.

William J. Lyons, 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: 5072465
    Abstract: For cold weather camping a sleeping bag is integrated with a hammock. The bottom side of the hammock is insulated. Padding is placed between the hammock and the occupant of the bag. Waterproof and bug covers are supported on a line above the bag. Inflatable spreaders are used in the hammock. The bag can be supported by side spreader lines attached to posts or to a cot frame. Support lines can be tightened with a turnbuckle. Insulation in the bag and below the hammock can be inflatable tube seaparated by breathable insulation. Insulation is secured to the entire bottom surface of the hammock by adhesion. Gravity hung material of appropriate material can be used in place of traditional insulating material. Appropriate moisture blocks are utilized to prevent moisture from entering the sleeping bag by way of support or other lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Inventor: William J. Lyons, Jr.