Patents Assigned to Coleman Company, Inc.
  • SELF INFLATING FOLDING CAMP MAT
    Publication number: 20160000231
    Abstract: A self-inflating camp mat having a fabric outer shell and panels of open cell foam wherein longitudinally spaced fold lines located between foam panels allows the mat to be deflated by folding said mat along said fold lines, expelling the interior air through a valve as the mat is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Auell, Mallory Joy Swift, Michael Wayne Peterson, Kasey Nicole Tolbert, Daniel Joseph Noll
  • Elastic Band Mount for Lighting Device
    Publication number: 20150345760
    Abstract: A lighting device having an elastomeric band connected to the housing at a first side and surrounding the housing, the elastomeric band seated in a channel surrounding the housing in a first configuration, the elastomeric band removable from the channel and capable of wrapping around a structure to which the lighting device is to be secured, the elastomeric band hooking over a retention tab located on the housing on a side opposite the elastomeric band connection side to secure the lighting device to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew G. Law, Nicole Birdsong, Emily Donahue
  • Storage Mat for Tent
    Publication number: 20150223585
    Abstract: A camp mat for a tent comprising a durable textured surface to function as a door mat, a waterproof backing to protect the camp mat when deployed on the ground and integrated storage compartments for storage of wet and soiled items outside of the tent. The storage compartment comprising selectively closable lids and also comprising handles for easy collapsing of the camp mat configuration from a flat, expanded configuration to a folded and compact configuration for transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Worrell, Mark Elliott, Gabe Trefz
  • HINGED INSULATED CONTAINER LID
    Publication number: 20150217926
    Abstract: An insulated container that includes a body and a lid assembly is described. The lid assembly may include a two-piece lid (e.g., two lids) connected with at least one linkage. The two lids may be operable to open in concert in response to a user asserting a single force applied on one of the lids. For example, the lid assembly may be configured such that the assertion of an opening force on one of the lids is transferred via the linkage to the other lid so that both lids open at a similar rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart L. Meether, Ricky J. Glazier, Mark Elliott
  • FLAT DIE CUT INSULATED CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20150136796
    Abstract: A hard-sided cooler is formed by extruding a flat sheet of material and die cutting the materials in a specific pattern which includes panels and various fold lines; the cooler being able to be shipped efficiently and economically in its flat configuration until it reaches the distribution point where the cooler is then transformed into the assembled configuration by folding the sheet of material along the manufactured fold lines, securing the edges of the material together and then adding insulation, a liner, a handle and a lid; the cooler optionally having graphics which may be applied to the show—side of the cooler body during the extrusion process or by way of graphic inserts or wraps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig A. Muehlhauser
  • Flotation vest having an integral work surface
    Patent number: 8845376
    Abstract: A fishing vest is provided having a degree of flotation to assist the angler in the water and also having an auxiliary pack located in the front of the vest which provides an integral and portable work surface for creating or repairing fishing flies and lures and also provides integral storage for tools and fishing tackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Oehlert, Jake L. Hillard
  • TENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140202510
    Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
  • Pump with automatic deactivation mechanism
    Patent number: 8696322
    Abstract: An automatic deactivation mechanism is configured for an air bladder pump having a casing and a motor located therein to pump air into an air bladder from the atmosphere and through an air valve connected through the casing. The automatic deactivation mechanism includes a housing positioned within the casing and has defined therethrough a first aperture in fluid communication with the atmosphere through the casing and a second aperture in fluid communication with the air bladder through the casing. Included within the housing are at least two switches and a diaphragm positioned between the switches. The housing is sealed so that when a threshold pressure is reached therein, at least one switch is triggered by deflection of the diaphragm to automatically deactivate the pump by de-energizing the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Kehrmann, Vincent Wen, Chun Chung Tsai, Timothy F. Austen, Corey Lewison
  • Camping devices powered by a common battery pack
    Patent number: 8698455
    Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
  • Lantern with removable lights
    Patent number: 8662699
    Abstract: A lantern having a plurality of removable area lights. Each area light includes a separate power source capable of powering the area light. Each area light is separately selectively illuminable by activating a switch on the area light. The lantern includes a docking station having a docking station power source capable of simultaneously powering all area lights attached to the docking station simultaneously or any subset of the area lights attached to the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin J. Tarter
  • QUICK DETACH INFLATABLE LIFEJACKET
    Publication number: 20140057511
    Abstract: A personal flotation is provided having a body harness portion and an inflatable lifejacket portion. The body harness portion is positionable on a wearer. The lifejacket is positionable about the neck of the wearer, where the lifejacket portion is removably secured to the body harness portion with a quick release connector. The lifejacket can be removed from the wearer by decoupling lifejacket portion from the body harness portion, and removing the lifejacket portion from about the neck of the wearer. The body harness portion will remain positioned on the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph E. Steger
  • Pump with integrated deflation port
    Patent number: 8657565
    Abstract: A pump for an inflatable device includes a housing that defines a blower chamber configured to be inserted into the inflatable device. The blower chamber includes an exhaust port configured to communicate air out of the pump. The housing also defines a deflation port, which is adjacent to the blower chamber, and an attachment portion configured to make a substantially airtight seal with the surface of the inflatable device. The pump also includes a removably attachable cover configured to substantially cover the blower chamber. The cover defines an opening through which the deflation port extends, and at least one vent through which air is communicated into the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Coleman, Vincent Wen
  • CONSUMABLE SOLID FUEL PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20130232862
    Abstract: A combustible fuel package is provided for a grill which comprises a generally tubular body defining a cavity therein, this body made of a paper material or other non-hazardous combustible material sufficient in strength to retain a solid fuel such as charcoal briquettes within the cavity for a sufficient amount of time to allow the solid fuel to burn to a sufficient degree for cooking food before the paper body is fully consumed, the body having a plurality of vertically oriented elongated apertures spaced around the exterior of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell L. Wilgus, Ricky J. Glazier, Charles R. Voge
  • CONVERTIBLE INFLATABLE KAYAK
    Publication number: 20130200115
    Abstract: An inflatable kayak capable of conversion, from a kayak configuration to a backpack configuration utilizing existing kayak components to form the backpack for transport and storage of the kayak.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Anderson Huber, Jason R. Phillips, Kit (yue) Zhang, Byron Loibl
  • COVERLESS TOWABLE STRAP SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130192509
    Abstract: A coverless towable is provided having a towing strap system that encircles the towable structure and comprises retention loops welded to the structure sides to retain a nylon webbing strap which is threaded through retention loops around circumference of towable to spread out the pull load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve M. Haring, Jason R. Phillips, Kit (Yue) Zhang
  • Grill lid
    Patent number: D688517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell L. Eilgus
  • Sleeping bag
    Patent number: D737023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kasey Tolbert, Michael W. Peterson, Daniel Noll
  • Grill lid
    Patent number: D737096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Lee, Mitch Wilgus
  • Disposable charcoal chimney
    Patent number: D743739
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Lee, Lucas Eck, Chet Hunt
  • Attachment for cooking device
    Patent number: D747132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabe Trefz, Andrew Worrell