Patents Assigned to American Recreation Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8051509
    Abstract: A sleeping bag generally comprises a shell including an inner layer defining an interior space for a user of the sleeping bag, and an outer layer defining an exterior surface of the bag. A heating pad pocket is on the inner layer. A heating pad is disposed in the pocket and retained therein for radiating heat toward the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Cai SiKui, Ted Fortuna
  • Patent number: 7849534
    Abstract: A vented sleeping bag comprising an elongate shell defining an inner volume sized and shaped to receive a user therein. The shell has a head end, a foot end, left and right sides extending longitudinally of the shell, an overlying portion which overlies the user, and an underlying portion which underlies the user. The overlying portion of the shell has at least one vent. A closure is selectively movable between a closed position for closing the vent and an open position for creating a vent opening for ventilating the inner volume of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M Bellick, Linda S Baugh, John H Wright, Alain R Denis
  • Publication number: 20090301536
    Abstract: A tent includes a venting opening extending through a truncated corner of the tent to allow air flow through the corner between the enclosed living space and outside the tent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: AMERICAN RECREATION PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Cantwell
  • Publication number: 20080210727
    Abstract: A convertible load carrier and organizer system includes a flexible container having an interior volume. At least one carry strap extends from the flexible container for carrying the container. At least one hanger extends from the container for hanging the container in a generally upright position. At least one shelf is in the interior volume of the container and is movable to a deployed position when the container is hung upright.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: AMERICAN RECREATION PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Scott Gallaway
  • Publication number: 20080067210
    Abstract: A strap for securement to a load carrier extends from the carrier and is adapted for contact with a wearer. The strap comprises cushioning material to enhance comfort of the wearer, the cushioning material including granules. A strap accessory having granules is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: AMERICAN RECREATION PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Meesey
  • Publication number: 20070145091
    Abstract: A wearable holster for concealing a firearm on a user includes a panel having a forward face, a rear face and an upper edge. A support extends laterally from the forward face and defines a slot sized and shaped to receive a barrel of the firearm. The support does not cover a handle of the firearm. A retainer retains the firearm in the slot. A flap extends outward from the upper edge of the panel and removably covers the support and the handle of the firearm. A quick release fastener for releasably securing the flap in place over the support and the handle includes a first element mounted on the panel and a second element mounted on the flap. The fastener enables quick removal of the flap and access to the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Meesey
  • Publication number: 20070095377
    Abstract: A tent includes a shell and a frame for supporting the shell and including a base pole for at least partially defining a base of the tent. The base is at least partially curved and the base pole includes a curved section for defining a curved section of the base. The shell includes a sleeve having a selectively openable end for receiving the base pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith Poulson
  • Publication number: 20060175803
    Abstract: A three-wheeled jogging stroller is movable between a deployed condition and a folded condition. Among other features, the stroller includes a forward member, a rear member, and a handle member that is rotatable to move the stroller from the deployed condition to the folded condition and back again. A locking side brace extends between the respective legs of the rear member and the forward member. Pulleys are attached to certain of the forward member, rear member and handle member. The stroller also includes first and second cables, and each cable is wrapped partially around and attached to at least one of the pulleys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Santoski
  • Patent number: 7077420
    Abstract: A three-wheeled jogging stroller is movable between a deployed condition and a folded condition. Among other features, the stroller includes a forward member, a rear member, and a handle member that is rotatable to move the stroller from the deployed condition to the folded condition and back again. A locking side brace extends between the respective legs of the rear member and the forward member. Pulleys are attached to certain of the forward member, rear member and handle member. The stroller also includes first and second cables, and each cable is wrapped partially around and attached to at least one of the pulleys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Santoski
  • Patent number: 6931680
    Abstract: A sleeping bag comprising an elongate shell defining a volume sized and shaped to receive a user therein. The shell has an inner layer, an outer layer, insulation between the inner layer and the outer layer, an overlying portion, an underlying portion, a head end, a foot end and left and right lateral sides. The outer layer has stretchable and non-stretchable panels. The stretchable panels are of resilient sheet material and are located in areas of the outer layer corresponding to the shoulders, elbows and knees of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Bellick, Linda S. Baugh, John H. Wright, Alain R. Denis
  • Patent number: 6866055
    Abstract: A tent includes a shell, a frame including at least one flexible, resilient pole for extending over an exterior of the shell in an arch shape and for holding the shell up in an erect configuration in which the shell encloses a living space. The pole includes a plurality of sections, each section bounded by first and second points on the pole. A truss system includes a plurality of chords for tending to hold the pole in the arch shape. Each chord includes at least one tension-taking web extending along the exterior of the shell generally along a line from the first point to the second point of one of the pole sections to inhibit movement of the first and second points away from one another whereby the chords tend to hold the pole in the arch shape and stabilize the tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Scherer
  • Publication number: 20040226224
    Abstract: A tent includes a shell, a frame including at least one flexible, resilient pole for extending over an exterior of the shell in an arch shape and for holding the shell up in an erect configuration in which the shell encloses a living space. The pole includes a plurality of sections, each section bounded by first and second points on the pole. A truss system includes a plurality of chords for tending to hold the pole in the arch shape. Each chord includes at least one tension-taking web extending along the exterior of the shell generally along a line from the first point to the second point of one of the pole sections to inhibit movement of the first and second points away from one another whereby the chords tend to hold the pole in the arch shape and stabilize the tent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Scherer
  • Patent number: 6772779
    Abstract: A tent includes a shell and poles for supporting the shell in erected configuration enclosing a space. The shell includes a receptacle having an access aperture and a mouth. The interior of the receptacle is accessible from outside the tent through one of the access aperture and the mouth and is accessible from inside the shell through the other of the access aperture and the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry E Pearcy
  • Patent number: 6533310
    Abstract: A collapsible three-wheeled stroller for transporting a child includes a frame movable between folded and unfolded conditions, a handle mounted on an upper portion of the frame for pushing the stroller, one front wheel and two rear wheels rotatably mounted on a lower portion of the frame, and a seat on the frame for supporting a child. The frame is constructed from a plurality of articulated frame members movable from the unfolded condition to the folded condition with accompanying motion of the rear wheels toward one another and a generally forward and downward motion of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. C. O'Shea, William H. Ayre
  • Patent number: D512874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Poulson, Kam Fu Choo
  • Patent number: D529338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Poulson, Fam Fu Choo
  • Patent number: D534614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Gallaway, Lyndon Ruediger
  • Patent number: D478645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry E. Pearcy
  • Patent number: D562930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Poulson, Scott Gallaway
  • Patent number: D600755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. O'Brien