Vehicle Attached Patents (Class 5/118)
  • Patent number: 11937570
    Abstract: A pet hammock for placement on a chair's armrests includes a first and a second elongated armrest cover, each having a top, a bottom, a rigid core, and a pair of opposed first and second sides, wherein the top is adapted to temporarily attach to a fabric covering, the bottom is adapted to grip the top of an armrest of a chair, and the first and the second sides are adapted with a plurality of slots encircled by the armrest cover which extend between the bottom and the top of said armrest cover for receiving strings or straps which allows the armrest cover to be secured to an armrest of a chair, and a fabric covering includes a rectangular fabric sheet having a first end and a second end, a topside, and an underside, wherein the first end of the underside is adapted to temporarily attach to the top of the first armrest cover and the second end of the underside is adapted to temporarily attach to the top of the second armrest cover which creates a suspended sleeping area for small pets generally positioned over
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventor: Kenneth Logan Dougherty
  • Patent number: 11896531
    Abstract: A patient handling apparatus includes a patient support surface, a base, and a hydraulic circuit. The hydraulic circuit includes a pump, a fluid reservoir, and a hydraulic cylinder operable to selectively raise or lower the patient support surface or the base. The hydraulic circuit controls flow of fluid between the cylinder and the fluid reservoir to thereby control the movement of the base or patient support surface. In addition, the hydraulic circuit may include a manual bypass circuit configured to bypass the pump in response to a manual input, which allows manual extension or retraction of the cylinder, for example, when the pump is not operational. The hydraulic circuit may also include a pump bypass circuit configured to bypass the pump to allow fluid to discharge from the cap end to the fluid reservoir for faster evacuation of fluid from the cylinder, thereby increasing retraction speed of the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Ross T. Lucas, William Ross Heneveld, Jr., Chad C. Souke, Thomas A. Puvogel
  • Patent number: 11877559
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a foldable suction cup-type pet hammock, which comprises at least one fixed component and a bedstead, wherein the back of the fixed component is provided with at least one suction cup; the bedstead is rotatably connected with the fixed component and comprises at least one L-shaped pipe; the bedstead has a first position and a second position relative to the fixed component; the fixed component is provided with a limiting component to keep the bedstead in the first position or the second position; and a mattress with a thickness is also arranged on the bedstead, and when a pet hammock is in the folded or unfolded state, the mattress has a relatively flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventor: Yi Min
  • Patent number: 11807146
    Abstract: A mattress assembly comprising a mattress with or without a sleeve and a suspension support is disclosed. The suspension support is attached directly to the mattress and provides support for a portion of the body of user while reclining on the mattress over the rear foot wells of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventors: Peter A Ducato, Landon Burnley, Ricky Lupp
  • Patent number: 11654948
    Abstract: A car seat holder is used to support a portable infant car seat by providing a flexible support. The apparatus comprises a first support, a second support, and a canvas. The first support and the second support are elongated members that extend across a shopping cart. The first support and the second support are rigid members that distribute the weight of an infant carriage device. The canvas is a flexible surface that extends from the first support to the second support across the shopping cart. The canvas provides a mechanism for transmitting the weight of the infant carriage device to the first support and the second support. In this way, the first support and second support hold the canvas in optimal position for holding an infant car seat. This arrangement frees up space within a shopping cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventors: Stanley Carl Valiulis, Lindsey Fleischhauer
  • Patent number: 11655034
    Abstract: The aircraft seat unit includes a first seat 13, a second seat 14, an intermediate portion 15 disposed between the first seat 13 and the second seat 14, and a front wall 11 adjacent to the intermediate portion 15. An axis line X1 of the first seat 13 and an axis line X2 of the second seat 14 are respectively disposed at angles that are oriented in mutually opposite directions with respect to a traveling direction. The intermediate portion 15 is disposed in a space between the first set and the second seat and is capable of supporting a load of a bassinet 30 placed thereon. The front wall 11 includes engagement holes 11e that detachably engage with engagement portions 32 of the bassinet 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: JAMCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sachiko Katakura, Hisaya Hagiwara, Ken Kimizuka, Rei Kigoshi, Michio Kinoshita, Manabu Matsumoto, Amon Igari, Yuichi Akutsu
  • Patent number: 11623557
    Abstract: A structure such as a recreational vehicle includes a guide member coupled to a wall of the structure, a carriage member slidingly coupled to the guide member, a mounting bracket, and a bed coupled to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a support base configured to be coupled to the carriage member and a support arm rotatably coupled to the support base. The support arm is configured to rotate between a first position where the support arm extends horizontally from the support base and a second position where the support arm extends vertically from the support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Johnson, Andrew Murray, Aaron Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 11612255
    Abstract: A mattress assembly comprising a mattress with or without a sleeve and a suspension support is disclosed. The suspension support is attached directly to the mattress and provides support for a portion of the body of user while reclining on the mattress over the rear foot wells of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Luno Life, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A Ducato, Landon Burnley, Ricky Lupp
  • Patent number: 11548569
    Abstract: A utility wall for a pickup truck includes: a first portion disposed along a first plane and including alternating first and second vertical columns of apertures, where: the first vertical columns include a vertically repeating pattern including: first rectangular apertures with longer sides oriented in a first direction; ovular apertures; and circular apertures; and the second vertical columns include second rectangular apertures with longer sides oriented in a second direction that is different than the first direction; second and third portions disposed along a second plane that is parallel to the first plane, the second and third portions including bolt apertures through which bolts can extend to bolt the utility wall to the pickup truck; a first c-shaped portion that connects a first end of the first portion to the second portion; and a second c-shaped portion that connects a second end of the first portion to the third portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas P. Grabowski, Kurt Baldauf, John David Taylor, Charles Salvatore Calcaterra
  • Patent number: 11535176
    Abstract: A module trim element having a body defining an upper bearing surface, at least one first covering element defining a first upper bearing surface, mounted rotating about a first axis of rotation between a retracted position and at least one deployed position, and at least one second covering element defining a second upper bearing surface and mounted rotating about a second axis of rotation between a retracted position and at least one deployed position. The first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation are substantially parallel and extend at different heights relative to the body, with at least one of the upper bearing surfaces being a flexible surface and at least another one of the upper bearing surfaces being a rigid surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventors: Benjamin Quesnel, Ludovic Bouldron, Cedric Habert, Stephane Snoeck, Edouard Da Silva, Stevenn Bideau
  • Patent number: 11518294
    Abstract: An electric lifting bed is provided, it includes a frame, a controller, a lifting transmission mechanism, an electric transmission mechanism and a manual transmission mechanism. The electric transmission mechanism includes an electric lifting switch, a motor, a brake and an encoder, the brake is connected to an output shaft of the motor, the encoder is connected to the output shaft of the motor or the transmission rod, the motor is connected with the transmission rod, the electric lifting switch, the motor, the brake and the encoder are electrically connected with the controller respectively. The manual transmission mechanism includes a transmission box, a manual transmission assembly, a manual locking assembly and a manual switching assembly, the manual transmission assembly is connected with the transmission rod, the manual locking assembly is connected with the manual transmission assembly, and the manual switching assembly is connected with the manual locking assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Henghong Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guozhong Wang, Yafeng Hu, Jiangqiang Lu, Ming Lu, Jinming Shi, Wenming Zhang, Lutao Bai, Yike Luo
  • Patent number: 11453318
    Abstract: An adjustable sofa-bed assembly for use within a vehicle such as a van or RV. The sofa-bed includes a seat portion, a back portion, and either a permanently fixed base or a removable leg portion which allows the legs to be installed into the vehicle prior to installing the seat and back portions to allow for additional elements to be installed beneath the sofa-bed, such as power elements for a powered sofa-bed assembly or for other equipment. The sofa-bed can be transformed from a sofa configuration with an upright back portion to a bed configuration with a laid-flat back portion. When in the bed configuration, the seat portion and back portion are aligned such that there is no gap between the two portions and the two portions lie completely flat, forming a complete bed assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Premiere Products, Inc
    Inventor: David Slater
  • Patent number: 11425886
    Abstract: A pet restraint system includes a vehicle floor and a vehicle seat supported by the vehicle floor. The vehicle seat defines a seat-rearward direction. A pet restraint device includes a frame having a lower portion disposed on the vehicle floor and an upper portion supported by the lower portion. The pet restraint device includes a partition supported by the upper portion and is elongated in the seat-rearward direction from the upper portion to the vehicle seat. The partition is telescopic in the seat-rearward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Parakrama Valentine Weerappuli, Saeed David Barbat, Derek Board
  • Patent number: 11383796
    Abstract: A modular crew cabin system includes a plurality of crew cabin modules interchangeably installable within a plurality of spaces within one or more decks of a ship. A crew cabin module can include four walls, a ceiling, a floor, an upper bunk, and a lower bunk. The upper bunk and the lower bunk are disposed adjacent to two different walls in an L-shaped configuration. The ceiling includes a lower portion and a pop-up portion disposed above the upper bunk such that a 6-foot-tall occupant can sit up comfortably within either the upper bunk or the lower bunk. The pop-up portion of the ceiling may extend higher than an industry-standard ceiling height while permitting utility conduits to be routed over the lower portion of the ceiling. Storage space within the crew cabin module may be greater than one cubic meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
    Inventors: Krissia Rivera-Alsina, Harold Law
  • Patent number: 11312289
    Abstract: A structure such as a recreational vehicle includes a guide member coupled to a wall of the structure, a carriage member slidingly coupled to the guide member, a mounting bracket coupled to the carriage member, and a bed coupled to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket can be coupled to the carriage member in a readily releasable manner. The mounting bracket can also be slidably received by a bed support member that is coupled to or part of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Johnson, Andrew Murray, Aaron Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 11148572
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a drop down sleeper cabin for a motor vehicle, comprising: a sleeping surface, the sleeping section comprising an extendible surface covered with a mattress; and a cover panel, the cover panel having a moveable engagement system to lock the cover panel to the sleeping surface, wherein the sleeping surface is moveable from an upper position engaging the cover panel to a lower position disengaged from the cover pane and wherein the sleeper cabin provides a storage space when in the upper position and a human-sized sleeping area when in the lower position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Cane Petkovski
  • Patent number: 11051633
    Abstract: A vehicle mounted baby changing table including a changing table assembly, a vehicle assembly, a vehicle attachment and a table support assembly is disclosed. The vehicle mounted baby changing table further includes a changing table comprising a rectangular structure formed of a vertical back panel having a hingedly attached front panel, wherein the back panel is mountable to the rear side of vehicle seats. Such that the front panel folds down to a horizontal table surface that projects rearward within the vehicle back seat or cargo area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventor: Eddy M. Perez
  • Patent number: 11001288
    Abstract: A car seat holder is used to support a portable infant car seat by providing a flexible support. The apparatus comprises a first support, a second support, and a canvas. The first support and the second support are elongated members that extend across a shopping cart. The first support and the second support are rigid members that distribute the weight of an infant carriage device. The canvas is a flexible surface that extends from the first support to the second support across the shopping cart. The canvas provides a mechanism for transmitting the weight of the infant carriage device to the first support and the second support. In this way, the first support and second support hold the canvas in optimal position for holding an infant car seat. This arrangement frees up space within a shopping cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventors: Stanley Carl Valiulis, Lindsey Fleischhauer
  • Patent number: 10780816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bunk with adjustable attitude for a vehicle cab. The bunk includes a hinge, bunk frame provided with a mattress support surface, a lock insert, and a plurality indexing holes. The bunk frame is pivotably mounted to the hinge about an axis so that at least one of the pitch or roll of the mattress support surface may be selectively adjusted. The lock insert releasably engages the indexing holes to releasably hold the bunk frame at a plurality of selectable pivot angles about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Gareth Howard Spensley
  • Patent number: 10723376
    Abstract: A car seat holder is used to support a portable infant car seat by providing a flexible support. The apparatus comprises a first support, a second support, and a canvas. The first support and the second support are elongated members that extend across a shopping cart. The first support and the second support are rigid members that distribute the weight of an infant carriage device. The canvas is a flexible surface that extends from the first support to the second support across the shopping cart. The canvas provides a mechanism for transmitting the weight of the infant carriage device to the first support and the second support. In this way, the first support and second support hold the canvas in optimal position for holding an infant car seat. This arrangement frees up space within a shopping cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Inventors: Stanley Carl Valiulis, Lindsey Fleischhauer
  • Patent number: 10683961
    Abstract: The platform assembly provides a platform deck that manually deploys between raised and lowered positions and ensures a specific order of operation when moving the deck between the raised and lowered positions. The platform assembly includes a deck, which rides on a roller disposed within upright slide rails mounted to opposed interior walls of the trailer, vehicle or structure. The deck is supported by a horizontal side member in the lowered position and a support bracket and two sets of piston props in the raised position. The platform assembly uses a pair of stop pins that ride within a vertical channel in the upright slide rails and seat within notches formed in the rail channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventors: Darren L. Stutesman, Stewart E. Gardner
  • Patent number: 9969437
    Abstract: A replaceable floor to cooperate with a handicap entrance may include a bottom wall for the replaceable floor; a front section; a middle section connected to the front section; and a back section connected to the middle section. The front section may include a front wall connected to the bottom wall; and a pair of opposing side walls may be connected to the bottom wall. One of the opposing side walls may include a common sidewall to the first section and the middle section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Inventor: Bill Niederhofer
  • Patent number: 9867451
    Abstract: A suspension apparatus includes a woven net portion that attaches to a motor vehicle. The woven portion is suspended between opposed structural members on the vehicle by bars extending transversely across the opposed ends of the woven portion. Bars are received in a plurality of hooks that are secured to the structural members via an adjustable strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventor: Christian Ricardo Migliara
  • Patent number: 9237739
    Abstract: A pet console seat system for bridging a gap between a front seat and a back seat in a vehicle has a pet console seat forming a pet console seat assembly having a Tee-shaped cushion including a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side, a left side, and a right side; a bottom-board insert; and a protective cover coupled to the Tee-shaped cushion. The pet console seat bridges a gap between the front seat and the back seat of the vehicle by creating the seat and a planar path for the pet to travel between the front seat to the back seat. The pet console seat protects a console of the vehicle from damage caused by nails scratching and chewing with sharp incisors of the pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventors: Barbara Tomlin, Verceena Brown-Coody
  • Patent number: 8950021
    Abstract: A retractable bunk or bed is disclosed. The retractable bunk can be used in a sleeper compartment so as to optimize space within the cab. The innovation can include a shaft around which a suitably strong, yet flexible, material bunk can be wound. Thus, in a closed or “hidden” state, the material can be rolled up around the shaft and stowed, for example behind a door or within a compartment as desired. In an open position, the material is extended in a horizontal manner and affixed to retain the “bunk” position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: CVG Management Corporation
    Inventor: William E. Stimel, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8935816
    Abstract: A bed that allows a user to easily slide the mattress away from the wall for making the bed or changing the sheets without having to reach around the nightstand or other furniture and then slide the mattress back into place for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Frank Sweet
  • Publication number: 20140259394
    Abstract: A portable baby changing station fabricated from a soft, flexible material for changing diapers in automobiles. When fully extended, it provides a soft surface to rest a baby while changing a diaper. In this mode, the head end is affixed to the rear portion of the back seat by a fastener such as Velcro. One or more netted pockets are positioned at the head end to hold diapers and changing supplies. Once the baby has a new diaper, the changing station folds up into a compact shape while remaining fastened to the back seat. It is held in the closed position by fasteners such as Velcro or snaps. It is always affixed to the automobile, and always ready to unfold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Rose Marie Iskowitz
  • Patent number: 8776284
    Abstract: A bed moveable from a lowered position to a raised position includes two pairs of guides. In each pair, one guide is oriented so as to be substantially vertical and the other guide is disposed at an angle to the first guide. A lift assembly is located in each guide. A support including a frame is coupled to the lift assemblies. A drive system moves the lift assemblies in two directions, thereby lowering and raising the support. As the support is raised, it moves from a substantially horizontal orientation to a non-horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Allied Recreation Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas G. Jones
  • Patent number: 8763178
    Abstract: An examination table is shown that is capable of being lowered to a relatively low height. The examination table includes a base, a lifting mechanism, an upper frame structure, and a patient support disposed on or supported directly or indirectly by the upper frame. The lifting mechanism interconnects the base with the upper frame structure. In order to reduce the height of the examination table when it assumes the lower position, the lifting mechanism is projected upwardly through a lower portion of the upper frame such that an upper portion of the lifting mechanism assumes a position in an open area of the upper frame. Once the upper portion of the lifting mechanism is projected into the upper frame, the lifting mechanism is attached to the upper frame such that the upper frame moves up and down as the lifting mechanism moves up and down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Martin Manufacturing Co., LLC
    Inventors: Willis E. Martin, Rodney Barr
  • Patent number: 8746771
    Abstract: A removable litter support assembly for installation on a interior wall of a transport vehicle. The removable litter support assembly includes a plurality of wall supports and a plurality of straps. Each of the plurality of wall supports are generally oriented vertical and parallel to each other and in a linear orientation and each of the plurality of straps are generally oriented vertical and parallel to each other and in a linear orientation. The linear orientation of the plurality of wall supports being parallel to the linear orientation of the plurality of straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Farber Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Farber
  • Patent number: 8732873
    Abstract: A portable baby changing station fabricated from a soft, flexible material for changing diapers in automobiles. When fully extended, it provides a soft surface to rest a baby while changing a diaper. In this mode, the head end is affixed to the rear portion of the back seat by a fastener such as Velcro. One or more netted pockets are positioned at the head end to hold diapers and changing supplies. Once the baby has a new diaper, the changing station folds up into a compact shape while remaining fastened to the back seat. It is held in the closed position by fasteners such as Velcro or snaps. It is always affixed to the automobile, and always ready to unfold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Rose Marie Iskowitz
  • Patent number: 8584276
    Abstract: Hammocks attachable to motorcycles, kits for assembling hammocks on motorcycles, and methods of utilization. The hammock includes two support members attachable to one of a front portion and a rear portion of the motorcycle, a safety support member attachable to the front portion or the rear portion of the motorcycle, and a flexible structure for supporting a person. The flexible structure has opposing ends which are attachable to support members such that the flexible structure is suspended in between the support members. The kit includes a front mounting structure attachable to a front portion of the motorcycle, a rear mounting structure attachable to a rear portion of the motorcycle, two flexible structure support members attachable to the front mounting structure and the rear mounting structure, a safety support member attachable the front portion or the rear portion of the motorcycle, and a flexible structure for supporting a person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Wiskybilt, LLC
    Inventor: Mark C. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8561232
    Abstract: A configurable cushion device is provided that protects from injury or discomfort caused by items in contact with a person. In one embodiment, the device includes a cushioned pillow wrapped in a protective case that includes a plurality of fastener straps for attaching the device to an object such as a seat belt. The protective case may include an internal or external pocket and may be made of a frictional material or include one or more grippers that provide additional friction against the object to keep the cushion device in a desired location with respect to the object or the person. The cushion device may also include a strap with a connector to allow the device to be secured around a larger object such as the waist of a person. The device may also include a drape cloth that is secured to the interior of the protective case and can be taken out and draped around an object or a person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: The Owie Pillow, LLC
    Inventor: Kristine Elizabeth Currier
  • Patent number: 8550538
    Abstract: The pickup truck bed camping tent with air mattress is an accessory that installs inside of a pickup truck bed, and which deploys to inflate a tent and air mattress in order to provide an enclosure with sleeping surface for at least one person. The inflatable tent and air mattress are inflated via an electric pump, which when operating shall inflate both the tent and mattress from a forward portion of the pickup truck bed forwardly. The inflatable tent is comprised of a plurality of inflatable ribs that attach to a cover that encloses and forms the outer shape of the inflatable tent. The accessory, when inflated, anchors itself to holes located on a top surface of opposing sides of the truck bed, and which requires the tailgate to be in a lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Kyle Brandenburg
  • Publication number: 20130212805
    Abstract: A retractable bunk or bed is disclosed. The retractable bunk can be used in a sleeper compartment so as to optimize space within the cab. The innovation can include a shaft around which a suitably strong, yet flexible, material bunk can be wound. Thus, in a closed or “hidden” state, the material can be rolled up around the shaft and stowed, for example behind a door or within a compartment as desired. In an open position, the material is extended in a horizontal manner and affixed to retain the “bunk” position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
    Inventor: William E. Stimel, JR.
  • Patent number: 8468624
    Abstract: A multi-purpose air mattress apparatus is disclosed for use in at least a bed of a vehicle having an opposing pair of inwardly protruding wheel wells. The apparatus comprises, in one embodiment, an inflatable air mattress having a pair of opposing sidewalls, each defining a lateral recess sized for accepting at least a portion of the wheel wells therewithin and further defining recess ledges that selectively sit atop the wheel wells. With the apparatus positioned within the vehicle bed and the wheel wells positioned at least partially within the lateral recesses, the recess ledges in combination with a perimeter ledge cover substantially any exposed portions of the wheel wells, while a set of upper and lower perimeter chambers further maintain a stable structure of the apparatus during use both within a vehicle bed as well as on any other relatively flat surface in otherwise conventional fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: James J. Pittman
  • Patent number: 8424132
    Abstract: A retractable bunk or bed is disclosed. The retractable bunk can be used in a sleeper compartment so as to optimize space within the cab. The innovation can include a shaft around which a suitably strong, yet flexible, material bunk can be wound. Thus, in a closed or “hidden” state, the material can be rolled up around the shaft and stowed, for example behind a door or within a compartment as desired. In an open position, the material is extended in a horizontal manner and affixed to retain the “bunk” position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: CVG Management Corporation
    Inventor: William E. Stimel
  • Patent number: 8424138
    Abstract: A portable infant seat that rests between opposing sides of a shopping cart includes a sling made of flexible material and shaped to cradle an infant or an infant car seat. The ends of the sling cover a top rail portion of the shopping cart and stiffening means prevent the sling from folding over on itself when in use. The sling also includes attachment means that easily and releaseably secure the sling to the top rail the cart without any need for adjustment. The attachment means may be a J-style hook extending the entire length of each end. A safety strap may be provided at each end of the sling to provide a redundant or secondary level of safety should one or both of the attachment means fail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: Lisa A. Pinnell
  • Patent number: 8413268
    Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a rest arrangement is provided, comprising a first support element and a lying-down facility. The lying-down facility comprises a first fastening region which in turn comprises a first fastening element and a second fastening element. The lying-down facility is affixed to the support element with the use of the first and the second fastening elements. The lying-down facility is slidable or pivotable between a first state in which the lying-down facility is arranged so as to be essentially horizontal, and a second state, wherein the transition between the first state and the second state takes place as a combined rotational movement and translational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Amstutz, Holger Warner
  • Patent number: 8366165
    Abstract: The frame comprises a base (32), two telescopic siderails (33) and mounting means (35, 46) for pivotally mounting each longitudinal member (33) to said base. This frame can be placed in a stowed position, in which said siderails (33) are, on said base (32), in a retracted and transversal position, and into a position of use, in which the siderails (33) are in an extended and longitudinal position. The frame also comprises means for holding the siderails (33) in an extended and longitudinal position opposite said base. The bed comprises the frame and a number of slats (36). The method comprises the step of providing a bed of this type and a step for putting the base (32) in place on first elements fixed to the vehicle as well as steps for moving the bed from a stowed position and into a position of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Maximilien, Marc Legrand
  • Patent number: 8316484
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress for use on a truck bed is disclosed and claimed. The inflatable mattress includes a lower mattress layer with left and right recessions dimensioned to substantially surround the wheel well sides. The inflatable mattress includes an upper mattress layer dimensioned to substantially cover the lower mattress layer and the wheel well tops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Terrence Michael Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 8276962
    Abstract: A litter support system for a vehicle including a support framework connectable to a wall of the vehicle, an upper litter support arm for holding a litter, the upper litter support arm connected to the support framework, a lower litter support arm for holding a litter, the lower litter support arm connected to the support framework, wherein the upper and lower litter support arms are connected to the support framework such that the upper and lower litter support arms are rotatable between a store position and a first support position and movable substantially horizontally between the first support position substantially adjacent to and near the support framework and a second support position substantially extended outwardly from the support framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Chinn
  • Patent number: 8234728
    Abstract: A multi-purpose air mattress apparatus is disclosed for use in at least a bed of a vehicle having an opposing pair of inwardly protruding wheel wells. The apparatus comprises, in one embodiment, an inflatable air mattress having a pair of opposing sidewalls, each defining a lateral recess sized for accepting at least a portion of the wheel wells therewithin and further defining recess ledges that selectively sit atop the wheel wells. With the apparatus positioned within the vehicle bed and the wheel wells positioned at least partially within the lateral recesses, the recess ledges in combination with a perimeter ledge cover substantially any exposed portions of the wheel wells, while a set of upper and lower perimeter chambers further maintain a stable structure of the apparatus during use both within a vehicle bed as well as on any other relatively flat surface in otherwise conventional fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: James J. Pittman
  • Patent number: 8136182
    Abstract: An inflatable air mattress assembly for use with a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a bed having protruding wheel well compartments, opposed sidewalls, a tailgate and a headboard. The air mattress assembly comprises and inflatable base, an inflatable first support and an inflatable second support. The inflatable base includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The base has lateral recesses formed therein which extend from the bottom surface towards the top surface and define a ledge over the recesses. The base is dimensioned and configured for placement in the vehicle bed with the recesses being disposed over the wheel well compartments protruding into the bed. A front portion of the base is adjacent the headboard. A rear portion of the base is adjacent a tailgate. The inflatable first support is releasable attached to the front portion of the base. The first support includes an inflatable backrest and at least one inflatable armrest connected to the backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: John M. Ellis
  • Patent number: 8117691
    Abstract: An adjustable suspension sleep device is provided to suspend and individual while sleeping. The adjustable suspension sleep device has a body support assembly having a first and second longitudinally extending sides spaced apart by first and second ends. A first adjustable tensioning assembly is in communication with the first side of the body support assembly and a second adjustable tensioning assembly is in communication with the second side of the body support assembly. Further, a first suspension support assembly is in communication with the first end of the body support assembly and a second suspension support assembly in communication with the second end of the body support assembly. The first and second adjustable tensioning assemblies each include a tension adjustment device. A method of use for the adjustable suspension sleep device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Louis L. Bishop
  • Patent number: 8065761
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress for use on a truck bed is disclosed and claimed. The inflatable mattress includes left and right lateral sides. Each lateral side includes a recession dimensioned to receive a respective one of the wheel wells. The inflatable mattress also includes left and right side cushions disposed above and in contact with an upper surface of the mattress adjacent the left and right lateral sides, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Terrence Michael Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 8038193
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a lifting mechanism that may be used to lift one or more objects between a lowered or use position and a raised or stowed position. The lifting mechanism includes a strap to lift the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventor: C. Martin Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20110225731
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress for use on a truck bed is disclosed and claimed. The inflatable mattress includes left and right lateral sides. Each lateral side includes a recession dimensioned to receive a respective one of the wheel wells. The inflatable mattress also includes left and right side cushions disposed above and in contact with an upper surface of the mattress adjacent the left and right lateral sides, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Terrence M. Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 8015635
    Abstract: A structural bunk system for a sleeper cab or other confined space is provided. The bunk system includes first and second shells that are made by injection molding and are then bonded together. The structural bunk system is secured to the wall of the sleeper cab or other confined space and is adapted to be moved between and upright stowed position and a lowered sleeping or storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Consolidated Metco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Miga, Graham Wildey
  • Patent number: 7883133
    Abstract: A litter support system for a vehicle including a support framework connectable to a wall of the vehicle, an upper litter support arm for holding a litter, the upper litter support arm connected to the support framework, a lower litter support arm for holding a litter, the lower litter support arm connected to the support framework, wherein the upper and lower litter support arms are connected to the support framework such that the upper and lower litter support arms are rotatable between a store position and a first support position and movable substantially horizontally between the first support position substantially adjacent to and near the support framework and a second support position substantially extended outwardly from the support framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Chinn