Bed Patents (Class 190/2)
  • Patent number: 11172767
    Abstract: A personal bag includes a diaper changing base, a back wall, and at least two privacy walls. The diaper changing base includes a front edge, a rear edge, lateral edges and a padded surface. The back wall includes a bottom edge and lateral edges. The privacy walls are coupled to the diaper changing base and the back wall, and extend along a majority of the length of a lateral edge of the diaper changing base and a lateral edge of the back wall. The rear edge of the diaper changing base is hingedly coupled to the bottom edge of the back wall and hingedly movable relative to the back wall between a closed position and a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: PAPERCLIP PARENT, LLC
    Inventors: C. Kwai Kong, Alan John Buckley, Arthur Kenneth Baxter, III, Johnny Chi-Pao Liao, Yu He
  • Patent number: 11129485
    Abstract: A duvet insert includes a plurality of filler compartments for receiving filler material, a first edge including a first number of coupling mechanisms, and a second edge opposing the first edge such that the plurality of filler compartments is positioned between the first edge and the second edge. The second edge includes a second number of coupling mechanisms different than the first number. At least one of the first number of coupling mechanisms or at least one of the second number of coupling mechanisms enables the duvet insert to be coupled to another duvet insert to form a combined duvet insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Sobel Westex
    Inventor: Natalie Jocic
  • Patent number: 11044973
    Abstract: A portable combined bed and storage apparatus and methods of assembling thereof. The combined bed and storage apparatus provides for an efficient and convenient way to transport one's personal items, linens, and sleeping surface such as a mattress. The combined bed and storage apparatus configuration prevents items from getting lost and allows for quick assembly, disassembly, and stowage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventors: Taylor Ali Easterwood, Farrah Walker
  • Patent number: 10863871
    Abstract: A diagonal strap attached to a towel in embodiments of the disclosed technology allows one to lift a towel upwards to dry their legs without bending down. Handles on the sides of the towel allow one to further dry themselves while leaving their torso substantially in place. These methods of drying allow one with limited mobility to dry his/her body with limited help from others, while being less limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: Sima Coe
  • Patent number: 10736405
    Abstract: Lounge chair towel that converts into backpack. One embodiment is a lounge chair towel that includes a seat portion, a backrest portion, and a middle portion of material between the seat portion and the backrest portion. The middle portion includes a first sleeve on a back side of the lounge chair towel, a second sleeve on a front side of the lounge chair towel, and a middle sleeve disposed between the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The middle portion also includes a bag opening for a bag storage area formed by an interior of the backrest portion. The middle portion also includes one or more belt straps looped through the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The belt straps close the bag opening when pulled and forms two backpack straps to convert the lounge chair towel into the backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventor: Ricci D. Larsen
  • Patent number: 10667600
    Abstract: A backpack comprising a first lateral wall including at least one fastener disposed along a first peripheral front edge, a second lateral wall including at least one further fastener disposed along a second peripheral front edge, and a front flap pivotably movable between a closed position and an open position and having at least one third fastener disposed along at least a portion of a perimeter of the front flap, the at least one third fastener releasably engaging the at least one fastener and the at least one further fastener when the front flap is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Vianetic, LLC
    Inventors: Taoli Ji, Sobonneth Ung
  • Patent number: 10631655
    Abstract: A portable readily assembled and dismantled bunk bed has flexible bed support members with integral flexible head and foot and vertically disposed members that disconnectably engaged and hold the flexible bed support to a horizontal frame member and provide end members that prevent a child from sliding through the frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: DISC-O-BED HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Richard Bonatz
  • Patent number: 10595646
    Abstract: A portable diaper changing station includes a base, a back wall, and at least two privacy walls. The base includes a front edge, a rear edge, lateral edges and a padded surface. The back wall includes a bottom edge and lateral edges. The privacy walls are coupled to the base and the back wall, and extend along a majority of the length of a lateral edge of the base and a lateral edge of the back wall. The rear edge of the base is hingedly coupled to the bottom edge of the back wall and hingedly movable relative to the back wall between a closed position and a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: PaperClip Parent, LLC
    Inventors: C. Kwai Kong, Alan John Buckley, Arthur Kenneth Baxter, III, Johnny Chi-Pao Liao, Yu He
  • Patent number: 10532757
    Abstract: A divider for elevated seating within a canopy enclosed seating area of a pet stroller is provided. The divider is removably located in the pet seating area. The divider includes a divider platform supported at least on a platform enclosure member of the pet stroller which still allows for the lowering and clamping of the lower canopy bar to the platform enclosure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: 10492592
    Abstract: A backpack apparatus equipped with an extendable inflatable sleep surface is shown. The apparatus is configured to appear similar to that of a conventional backpack, having dual straps for shoulder carry, as well as wheels and an extendable handle. An inflatable sleeping surface is concealed within the apparatus, and is configured to extend out from the apparatus when desired. Horizontal straps ensure that the sleeping surface remains retracted during travel, or the surface is housed within a compartment of the apparatus. A retractable awning is disposed at a top of the apparatus, and is configured to extend in order to provide shade during rest. The awning is equipped with a night light. The apparatus is preferably equipped with an internal battery, which may be used to recharge portable electronics via a USB output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventor: Lorelyn Cajucom Arroyo
  • Patent number: 10477983
    Abstract: A plush children's lounge is provided. The lounge includes a sidewall connected to a base. The lounge is convertible between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a fastener is provided. When the fastener is connected, the lounge defines a closed configuration having a reduced length and suitable for portability. Backpack straps are provided so that the lounge can be carried on the back. The sidewall is resilient such that the lounge springs into the open configuration when the fastener is released. When in the open configuration, a child can recline inside the lounge. Scallops in the sidewall serve as a headrest for the lounger and a plush toy head with eyes is connected to the lounge such that the child can see the plush toy while lying in the lounge. The lounge further includes arms and legs that resemble an animal or other creature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: Pazit Benezri
  • Patent number: 10434005
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for disrupting or preventing snoring are provided. One apparatus includes a bladder assembly comprising a collapsible structure and an inflatable bladder positioned within the collapsible structure, a conduit connecting an air inflator to the inflatable bladder, a controller in communication with the air inflator to actuate the air inflator to inflate the inflatable bladder, and an audio processor in communication with the controller. The inflatable bladder is configured to be inflated such that an entire top surface of the collapsible structure rises simultaneously along a length of the bladder assembly while the collapsible structure supports a head of a user. The audio processor is configured to detect sound waves and transmit control commands to the controller to trigger actuation of the air inflator upon detection of a trigger event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventors: Aliasghar Hariri, Sahar Hariri
  • Patent number: 10327558
    Abstract: A modular table comprising a main table body having a center portion, a mid-section which is disposed vertically underneath the main table body wherein the mid-section is adapted to provide vertical support to the main table body. An alternative embodiment of the table has a center portion of the main table body which is telescopically expandable allowing the mid-section to become vertically disposed. This telescopic expansion can be achieved using jack screws or rotatable mid-section. The table trunk is capable of housing a plurality of stools or chairs. The stools or chairs can be coupled together and, when placed end to end, provide a further base for the main table body due to a notch which is formed and which fits an extension which protrudes downwardly from the main table body. The main table body can also have a reversible table top which can be designed to be a gaming board or a bar top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Gary Hamilton Souders
  • Patent number: 10259634
    Abstract: A leak-tight/water-proof transformer containment bag includes (i) an outer puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag with a bottom having an oil-absorbent cushioning mat; (ii) a middle tear-resistant liquid-impervious continuous-sheet bag liner secured inside the outer bag; (iii) an inner puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag secured inside the liner; the bottom of the inner bag having outer and inner cushioning oil-absorbent mats; the outer bag, middle liner and inner bag being secured together at their open ends; (iv) lifting loops secured on opposite sides at the front and back of the outer bag and extending above the top of the outer bag to enable grabbing and lifting the lifting loops from above; (v) reinforcing bands secured around the outer bag and lifting loops; and (vi) a duffel top secured openly over the open top of the bags; the duffel top having a closure for closing the duffel top and closing off the top of the bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: ABG Bag, Inc.
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
  • Patent number: 10021990
    Abstract: A convertible cooler comprises a cooler body, a lid having a top surface and a rear connector part, a bed extension having an adjoining edge and a sleeping surface, a bed extension connector pivotally connecting the adjoining edge to the rear connector part to rotate the bed extension between a stowed position, in which the bed extension rests flat upon the top surface of the lid, and an extended position, in which the sleeping surface of the bed extension is substantially coplanar with the top surface of the lid, and a leg assembly connected to the bed extension and adjustably supporting the bed extension above ground at a level that places the sleeping surface substantially coplanar with the top surface of the lid when in the extended position. The lid top surface and the sleeping surface of the bed extension are sized to permit a person to sleep thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Cory Patronaggio
  • Patent number: 9907373
    Abstract: The present invention dicloses a bag for a mobile user. A bag for a mobile device user according to the present invention comprises a body having a front side, a back side, lateral sides, a top side, and a bottom side; a support board being placed on the front side; a first multi-position fixing unit being pivotally provided to the lateral sides or the front side; a second multi-position fixing unit being provided to both sides, a bottom side, or an outer side of the support board, and being pivotally combined with the support board; and a support arm in which one end of the support arm is pivotally combined with the first multi-position fixing unit, while the other end of the support arm is pivotally combined with the second multi-position fixing unit, wherein a position of the second multi-position fixing unit is adjusted by a rotational movement of the first multi-position fixing unit, and a tilting angle of the support board is adjusted by a rotational movement of the second multi-position fixing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Min-Hyung Han
  • Patent number: 9827892
    Abstract: A deployable seat cover for a vehicular seat having a back rest and a seat cushion includes an outer envelope for accommodating a folded or rolled seat protector sheet therein. The seat protector is secured to the outer envelope, and the outer envelope includes a lower opening though which the seat protector sheet can be deployed. At least one attachment arrangement is secured to an upper portion of the outer envelope for securing the seat cover to the vehicular seat. The deployable seat cover further includes at least one elongate pull member including a fixed end secured to the outer envelope, and a free end extending outside of the outer envelope. The pull member substantially encircles at least an upper portion of the folded or rolled seat protector sheet when accommodated within the outer envelope. The seat protector sheet is deployed from the outer envelope when a pulling force is applied to the free end of the pull member forcing the seat protector sheet out of the lower opening of the outer envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Who-Rae Australia, LLC
    Inventors: Jason David Carr, Mark Rayman Pawsey
  • Patent number: 9756921
    Abstract: A combination beach mat and carrying bag comprising a cylindrical pocket member having a cylindrical cavity and closed and open ends and adapted to receive an exercise mat in a rolled configuration, the open end having a movable closure panel to enclose the cavity and a releasable fastener to enable the opening and closing of the closure member, an elongate fabric member having a first end connected to the pocket member along a longitudinal edge, wherein the fabric member may be rolled around the pocket member to provide a cylindrical compact configuration, a fastening means situated at the second end of the fabric member and on a corresponding portion of the bottom surface when in the compact configuration to releasably secure the second end to the bottom surface for maintaining the carrying bag in the compact configuration, and a carrying strap affixed to each end of the pocket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventor: Cameron Bergman
  • Patent number: 9757286
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and kit for transporting a non-ambulatory person comprising: a sheet assembly for enclosing the non-ambulatory person. The sheet assembly having a generally rectangular shape with sides and ends, a base layer, an upper layer, one or more straps; and a plurality of rigid plates disposed between said base and upper layers functioning to protect the non-ambulatory person being transported by a rescuer(s) from impacts, as these may occur in carrying, dragging, or otherwise moving from one location to another. A kit be configured with a satchel with quantities of sheet assemblies, which also can be varied in different sizes, and placed in the satchel, a drag harness, securing straps, and additional trauma supplies as may be required in a rescue operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: B2 PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Beaulieu, Christopher Beaulieu
  • Patent number: 9676406
    Abstract: The shopping cart handle cover is a reusable protective cover that is adapted for use with shopping cart. When extended, the shopping cart handle cover is used to cover the handle. When not in use, the shopping cart handle cover is folded in to a compact form and is stored in a bag that is attached to the shopping cart handle cover. The shopping cart handle cover comprises a handle cover, a pocketed member, a storage bag, and a one or more hook and loop fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventors: Mistie Kocurek, Sharon Robinson
  • Patent number: 9480325
    Abstract: A travel backpack comprises a main portion defining a main chamber for storing items, a mat portion, and a main pad. The main pad is supported by the main portion and the mat portion such that the main pad extends through at least a portion of the main portion and through the mat portion. The travel backpack is arranged in a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the mat portion is folded and secured to the main portion to facilitate carrying of the travel backpack. In the second configuration, the mat portion is unfolded to allow the travel backpack to be used as a sleep surface, where the main pad extends along the length of the sleep surface when the travel backpack is in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: Claudia Patricia Hall
  • Patent number: 9439463
    Abstract: A system for a travel accessory being a combination blanket/poncho/pillow that includes a blanket having a hood storable in a pocket on the back thereof and having arm slits/straps so that the blanket can be placed about the shoulders of a user and used either as substantially a blanket or substantially a poncho with the hood being placed over the head of the user. Also included is an accessory pack organizer for storing items therein along with a pillow having carrying handles and back straps wherein the combination system can be carried about by the user. Also shown is a feature wherein a decorative item can be placed on the upper front portion of the hood so that the decorative item can be prominently displayed on the top of the head of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Sylvia Spears
  • Patent number: 9426978
    Abstract: A portable layout hunting blind that easy to transport and deploy in the field that includes a frame having a back frame portion and a base frame portion attached relative to the back frame to form a generally L-shaped frame configuration, the distal ends of the back and base frames configured to rest on the ground to form a slanted back support to produce a layout hunting blind when in a deployed condition, the backpack assembly further including a bag portion having an inner bag side adjacent the back frame and a bottom side adjacent the base frame wherein the frame is a backpack frame when in a transportable condition, the backpack assembly further including a pair of shoulder straps extending along the slanted back support to carry the backpack blind and a covering blind configured to lay over the hunter when in the deployed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Hard Core Brands International LLC
    Inventor: Michael James Galloway
  • Patent number: 9301623
    Abstract: A portable baby change apparatus (10) may include a first part (20), adapted to be removably suspended from a support structure (110); a second part (30), pivotably attached to the first part (20), and providing at least a portion (32) of a surface for changing a baby; wherein the first and second parts (20, 30) are pivotable relative to each other, between a closed configuration wherein the first part (20) covers said portion (32) of said surface, and an open configuration wherein, when the first part (20) is suspended from a support structure (110), said surface (32) is substantially horizontal. Extension parts (40), coupled to the second part (30), are movable relative to the second part (30) between a first position and a second position wherein, the extension parts (40) provide further portions (42) of said surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: HERDTEX PRODUCTS LTD
    Inventor: George Kenneth Herdman
  • Patent number: 9173493
    Abstract: An outdoor blanket having a water-resistant bottom layer, a cover layer, and an inflatable pneumatic chamber affixed to of the bottom layer. The pneumatic chamber has a nozzle for receiving air. The cover layer is affixed to the bottom layer and a there is a backrest having a shade assembly affixed to the cover layer. The shade assembly carries a solar panel. A collapsible support frame supports the backrest. The blanket also includes an insulated cooler having an interior cooler pocket, an interior first pocket, and an electrical system in electrical communication with the solar panel. The electrical system also includes a charging circuit for charging an internal battery. The collapsible support frame supports the backrest, the shade assembly, and the solar panel while the cover layer includes receivers for receiving bottom ends of the collapsible support frame. The cover layer also supports a cup holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventors: Jason G. Fulton, Douglas Hillius
  • Patent number: 9095234
    Abstract: A foldable, rectangular mat having two sides, a front end, and a rear end is provided with seams, panels, hook and loop fasteners, snap fasteners, and through holes. The mat is configured to fold into a bag for carrying effects or thereafter unfold into a flattened one for allowing person(s) to sit or lie on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventor: Hui-Chuan Lee
  • Publication number: 20150107949
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a bag that has a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment has a bottom wall that extends to an outer edge and a first pair and second pair of opposed sidewalls that extend generally perpendicularly from the outer edge of the bottom wall forming a cavity therein. A first top wall selectively secured to the first pair and second pair of opposed sidewalls of the first compartment, and a second compartment has a bottom wall that extends to an outer edge and a first pair and second pair of opposed sidewalls that extend generally perpendicularly from the outer edge of the bottom wall forming a cavity therein. A second top wall is selectively secured to the first pair and second pair of opposed sidewalls of the second compartment, and an inflatable device is contained within the second compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Wayne Mitchell MCDONALD, Colton Sands MCDONALD, Joseph Ridge MCDONALD, Suzanna Rose MCDONALD
  • Patent number: 8973757
    Abstract: An accessory container for containing baby accessories and for changing a baby's diaper when in proximity to a door includes a container member having a bottom wall with rear, front, and side walls extending upwardly therefrom and defining an interior area. A divider panel is positioned in the interior area of the container member so as to divide the interior area into first and second chambers. The front wall is movable between a closed configuration preventing access to the second chamber and an open configuration allowing access to the second chamber. A length adjustable frame assembly is mounted in the second chamber and is selectively movable between a stowed configuration contained in the second chamber and a deployed configuration extending away from the second chamber. A covering is the frame assembly is configured to support a baby on the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Fimbrez
  • Patent number: 8905207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an item of luggage (101) incorporating a collapsed resting support (125) which when erected may be used to support portions of a resting person (55) in a forwards leaning seated position. The item of luggage comprises an external casing (102) that extends across a plurality of sides of the item of luggage, and a personal resting support (125) for supporting a resting seated person's upper torso, the personal resting support being removeably affixable to a side (103) of the casing when not in use for resting support of a seated person. The resting support includes a main supporting section (126) for supporting a seated user's upper torso in a forwards leaning seated position, and at least two supporting legs (117, 118; 146) for supporting the main supporting section and which in use extend downwardly from the main supporting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Gordon Blackwood Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20140326558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a travel luggage bag that includes an air mattress. The main components of the present invention includes a first compartment, where the first compartment includes an inflatable air mattress; a second compartment, where second compartment, includes a mechanism to inflate the air mattress; and a divider, where said divider separates the first compartment and second compartment. In one particular embodiment, the luggage bag includes an air motor and an air hose to inflate the air mattress. The air hose connects to the air mattress and enables the transfer of air into the mattress for inflation thereof. The air mattress may include an air valve, where the air valve provides a mechanism to release air from the air mattress. The travel luggage bag may also include a releasable first side, where the first side provides access to the air mattress for inflation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Kelvin Marti
  • Patent number: 8875854
    Abstract: An apparatus that includes a suitcase and integrated support arrangements that are transformable from an extended state to provide support for a person to lie down and a stored state for ease of transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Zeev Zuckerman
  • Publication number: 20140311843
    Abstract: A case (1) includes a lower shell (2) and an upper shell (3) which are equipped with elements (4, 4?) for joining them together. The lower shell (2) and the upper shell (3) are provided with respective members (6, 6?) for attaching telescopic legs (7). The lower shell (2) forms a bed, a bathtub or a raised bed. The upper shell (3) forms a deckchair or a high chair. The suitcase (1) includes a bed bumper and a removable seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Alexis, Michel, Jack Grignon, Audrey, Colette, Yvette Mei
  • Patent number: 8627520
    Abstract: An infant bed construction includes an outer fabric cover having longitudinally opposed rounded end portions joined by a generally rectangular medial portion. The cover includes an oval bottom assembly and a continuous sidewall extending upwardly from the perimeter of the bottom assembly. A pair of end frames are removably secured in the end portions of the bed. Each end frame includes an upstanding sidewall having a generally semi-cylindrical shape, with a base panel spanning the lower edges of the sidewall in contiguous fashion. A center frame panel is interposed between the two base panels in the bottom assembly. The fabric cover has end pockets to secure the end frame. The sidewalls of the medial portion of the bed include a layer of breathable structural material that is form-retaining yet bendable. The bed folds for transport by bringing together the two end portions, in clamshell fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventor: Farah D. Morton
  • Publication number: 20130319809
    Abstract: A portable apparatus including a storage and a support arrangement that is convertible to a resting platform defined as a back pack or a suitcase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Zeev Zuckerman
  • Patent number: 8584283
    Abstract: One example embodiment includes a portable sleeping device. The portable sleeping device includes a headrest, where the headrest is configured to support the head of a user. The portable sleeping device also includes a trunk support, where the trunk support is configured to support the trunk of the user while sleeping in a sitting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Mabry
  • Patent number: 8567577
    Abstract: The luggage and air mattress combination is a wheeled luggage device including an upper compartment for storage of personal items. A lower compartment houses an inflatable mattress, which can be extended from the lower compartment and pumped up for use as a sleeping or lounging platform. A pump is housed in the luggage and connected to the mattress for inflation thereof. A backrest is also housed adjacent the lower compartment and is extracted therefrom for use. Pivotal arms are positioned adjacent the backrest to enhance the user's comfort. A canopy may be removably attached to the luggage to block out light from the surrounding area and add a modicum of privacy. An insulated liner may be provided for use in the upper compartment for the storage of food, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Valerie D. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20130256072
    Abstract: A suitcase configured to transform to a bed is provided. It includes a frame with a hinge. The frame is secured to a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is pivotally connected to a first portion about the hinge. The first portion and the second portion respectively include a first inner face and a second inner face. The first inner face includes a first mattress and the second inner face includes a second mattress. At least one of the first portion and the second portion include a fastener to releasably secure the second portion to the first portion. When the first portion and the second portion are in an open configuration, the first mattress and the second mattress form the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Modrek Farhat
  • Patent number: 8490230
    Abstract: A diaper bag having an integral changing pad is disclosed which comprises a bag having an interior compartment with the bag having a top portion and a bottom portion, a cover for covering the interior compartment with the cover attached to the top portion for folding the cover over the top portion of the bag, and a changing pad having a first section connected to a second section and the second section connected to the bottom portion with the first section and the second section for being folded up in the interior compartment or unfolded out of the interior compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Scott A. Rovin
  • Patent number: 8439174
    Abstract: The combined suitcase and cushion apparatus provides a typical appearance for a portable suitcase, exteriorly. Within the top section provided by the first closure the second closure allows flap opening to reveal and release the mat. The mat is extendable from the top section to provide a cushioning material disposed above an inflatable chamber. Combining both forgiving resilient features provides a much more comfortable mat. Importantly, the first closure allows selective total separation of the top section. With this feature, the top section can be retained or separated for mat use. The apparatus provides all portability features to which users have become accustomed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventor: Susan L. Miranda
  • Publication number: 20120222931
    Abstract: An apparatus that includes a suitcase and integrated support arrangements that are transformable from an extended state to provide support for a person to lie down and a stored state for ease of transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Zeev Zuckerman
  • Patent number: 8176588
    Abstract: An inflatable furniture comprises: a receiving body, a plurality of side-board-connecting members, airbag-connecting members, a pump, a power supply, two airbags, and an audio device. By opening the side boards and inflating the airbags, the airbags can be inflated into beds or sofas, and when after use, the airbags can be deflated and folded into the receiving body. Furthermore, the receiving body can also be temporarily used as a tea table or a stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Martin Lin
  • Publication number: 20110088986
    Abstract: An inflatable furniture comprises a packing unit and an air bag. The packing unit is a T-shaped unitary laminar body and includes a back portion, two first covering portions and a second covering portion, the first covering portions extend from both lateral sides of the back portion and the second covering portion extends from a middle of the back portion and is located between the two first covering portions, the second covering portion of the packing unit is provided around its periphery with first zipper teeth to be engaged with second zipper teeth which are formed around a periphery of the first covering portion and the back portion of the packing unit, so that the back portion, the first covering portion and the second covering portion are connected together to form the packing unit in the form of a luggage case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Li-Li CHEN, Martin Lin
  • Publication number: 20110056788
    Abstract: The luggage and air mattress combination is a wheeled luggage device including an upper compartment for storage of personal items. A lower compartment houses an inflatable mattress, which can be extended from the lower compartment and pumped up for use as a sleeping or lounging platform. A pump is housed in the luggage and connected to the mattress for inflation thereof. A backrest is also housed adjacent the lower compartment and is extracted therefrom for use. Pivotal arms are positioned adjacent the backrest to enhance the user's comfort. A canopy may be removably attached to the luggage to block out light from the surrounding area and add a modicum of privacy. An insulated liner may be provided for use in the upper compartment for the storage of food, if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: VALERIE D. JACKSON
  • Patent number: 7222705
    Abstract: A carrying bag accessory featuring a mat that is externally affixed to a bag or any variant bag designs such as a gym bag, duffle bag, rucksack, backpack, etc., and conveniently stored in a folded configuration when not in use and deployed in an unfolded configuration adjacent to the bag when in use to provide a flat clean surface upon which a user can rest or place items on. The mat is comprised of a multiplicity of rigid or semi-rigid hinged panels carefully configured to fold in such a manner as to preserve the cleanliness of surfaces that come into contact with the user. The mat is retained in a folded configuration by means of magnetic or other types of fasteners allowing the deployment and storage of the mat by the user with minimal contact and effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventor: David E. Guza
  • Patent number: 7188713
    Abstract: A mat/carrier foldable between a substantially flat configuration and a storage configuration is provided. The mat/carrier comprises a mat/carrier component having a base panel, a plurality of side panels, and at least one intermediate panel intermediate adjacent side panels. A first set of folds separates each panel from its adjacent panels to facilitate re-orientation of each panel relative to its adjacent panels so as to form a container configuration. A second set of folds in at least some of the panels facilitate at least partial collapsing of the mat/carrier component from the container configuration to a smaller container configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventors: Traci Leigh Espar, Jamie Michelle Yarow
  • Patent number: 7175497
    Abstract: A purse that converts into a doll bed, having an upwardly facing basket; fabric mounted in the basket and which extends upwardly from the basket to form an upwardly facing container that may serve as either a purse or a doll bed; straps secured to the upper end of one of the fabric or the basket so that the combination purse and doll bed may be readily carried; the fabric of the purse extends upwardly sufficiently so that the fabric may form a purse or be folded outwardly to form a doll bed; and a fabric hood secured to the interior of the fabric which may lay concave when the fabric is formed into a purse or be lifted to serve as a toy sunshade for a doll when the fabric is formed into a doll bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Shelagh Herzog
  • Patent number: 7171707
    Abstract: A portable rollup pack for organizing, storing, and transporting personal articles including a sleeping bag for an extended stay is provided in an elongated bag body having a central carrying section and laterally positioned flexible wing wraps with the body having a compartmentalized interior surface region and an exterior surface with fasteners and carrying handles such that the bag body may receive personal articles in the compartmentalized region and then be wrapped about a cylindrically shaped sleeping bag and transported as an integral unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Gem & I Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lisa A. Landay
  • Patent number: 6742635
    Abstract: A sports bag which is defined to include any carrying bag such as a duffel bag, backpack, gym bag or other bag which is used to carry articles such as sports equipment, a thermos, sports clothing etc, which includes a mat which is conveniently stored inside the sports bag when not in use and can be removed through an opening in the sports bag to permit the mat to be extended transverse to the sports bag so that it provides a flat surface on which the user may rest or place articles. The mat can be permanently affixed to the sports bag or it can be removably affixed and attached by means of fasteners such as male and female mating hook and loop fasteners, snaps, etc. The mat can be rolled up and stored within the sports bag when not in use and unrolled and laid flat adjacent the sports bag when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: JR286 Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Hirshberg
  • Patent number: 6604618
    Abstract: A computer carrying case is formed from a single set of connected panels foldable around personal computers or other items having a variety of sizes of dimensions including semi-rigid front and back panels connected by oversized, flexible or living hinges and connecting flyer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj Redzisz
  • Patent number: 6526607
    Abstract: A lightweight, soft-sided, oval basket for use as a portable infant bed. The basket bed includes a basket body made with a continuous coil material produced by encasing a monofilament nylon cord and filler material in a fabric tube or casing. A decorative braiding stitch wraps around the coil material to provide support. Starting at the center of the bottom panel of the basket body, the coil material is spiraled concentrically outward and then upward to form an elongated oval basket body. The adjacent rows of the coil material are joined with transparent, nylon zigzag machine stitching. The coil material is used to produce handles which are formed along the top, center sections of the side walls. An optional lightweight rigid support member is placed over the top surface of the bottom member to provide additional support thereto. An optional mattress is also provided that fits inside the basket and over the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventors: Violette M. Shillam, William L. Freeman, III