Patents Assigned to Coleman Company
  • Double high airbed utilizing coils
    Publication number: 20070044243
    Abstract: A double high airbed having a central layer, upper coils extending from the central layer to a top sheet of the airbed, and lower coils extending from the central layer to the bottom sheet of the airbed. The central layer is formed of an upper middle layer and a lower middle layer. These two middle layers are welded together and extend the length and width of the airbed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Metzger
  • Multi-chamber inflatable bed with unidirectional air inlet unit between chambers
    Patent number: 7181795
    Abstract: An inflatable bed includes an enclosure member defining a receiving space, an inner partition sheet disposed within the enclosure member and dividing the receiving space into first and second chambers, an air valve attached to the enclosure member and communicating fluidly with the first chamber, and a unidirectional air inlet unit attached to the inner partition sheet and communicating fluidly with the first and second chambers. Air from the first chamber enters the second chamber through the unidirectional air inlet unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Hsin-Tsai Wu
  • Method and apparatus for attaching a lid to an insulated container
    Publication number: 20070039973
    Abstract: A connecting device for attaching a lid to an insulated container. The connecting device has a barb arranged and configured to be inserted into a socket and to engage the walls of the socket upon rotation. The barb may engage the walls of the socket by displacing material or engaging receptors, such as threads, in the socket. The geometry of the barb is such that, after rotation, the barb remains connected to the body and lid without the aid of screws, rivets, or other means. The connecting device may also have a sliding or other connector for connecting the connecting device to the lid. The connector may be in the shape of a dovetail and the lid may have a recess configured to receive the dovetail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James Boenig, Timothy Holub
  • Ring and pole connector assembly for a tent corner
    Patent number: 7178537
    Abstract: A ring and connector assembly for a tent. The ring and connector assembly is configured so that the connector attaches to the ring, such as via a loop that is attached to the connector and that extends around a portion of the ring. The ring is attached to the tent, for example at a floor edge of the tent, or at a corner of the tent. The connector is configured to be attached to a pole and may, for example, be a pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy M. Holub
  • EXPANDABLE SLEEPING BAG STORAGE SACK
    Publication number: 20060260047
    Abstract: A tightly rolled sleeping bag. The tightly rolled sleeping bag is rolled using conventional equipment, but pressure is applied to an end of the sleeping bag so as to cause the sleeping bag to be more tightly rolled than previous sleeping bags. Rolling tines for a rolling machine for rolling the sleeping bag are tapered so as to aid in removal of the tightly rolled sleeping bag. A storage sack is provided for holding the sleeping bag. The storage sack is configurable between a first arrangement where the storage sack holds the sleeping bag in the tight configuration, and a second arrangement where the storage sack may be released and expands to hold the sleeping bag in a less tightly rolled configuration. To provide such a function, an expansion section is provided on the storage sack. A closure is provided on the expansion section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Peterson, Susan Michaelis, Timothy Holub
  • Self-storing airbed
    Publication number: 20060253991
    Abstract: An airbed with an integral sleeve. After deflation of the airbed, the airbed is rolled or folded into a tight formation, and the sleeve is extended around the airbed for storage. The sleeve may be a flat fabric material that is attached to a seam of the airbed, for example by welding. The sleeve includes drawstrings or cords for tying and tightening the sleeve around the airbed. A handle may also be provided for carrying the stored airbed once the sleeve is in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason McClintock
  • RECEIVER HITCH MOUNTED CANOPY
    Publication number: 20060254635
    Abstract: A receiver hitch mounted canopy structure (20). The receiver hitch mounted canopy structure (20) remains attached to a receiver hitch (70) of a vehicle (24) while it is stowed, during an opening process, while it is fully open in a deployed state, and while it is collapsed back to the storage state. The receiver hitch mounted canopy structure (20) includes a mounting structure (22) that extends upward from a rear portion of one side of the vehicle. The receiver hitch mounted canopy structure extends over and centers an area directly behind the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gail Matheus, Luke Eck, Ruben Fernandez
  • Camping popcorn popper
    Publication number: 20060249031
    Abstract: A camping popcorn popper that is portable and may be taken, for example, to a campsite for use while camping. In an embodiment, the camping popcorn popper includes a housing and a burner assembly for burning fuel, the burner assembly being at least partly mounted within the housing. A cooking pot is mounted above the burner assembly and is used for heating popcorn kernels. A chute is provided for directing popcorn kernels flowing out of the cooking pot away from the cooking pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Norris Long, Robert Lawhon
  • Gaseous fuel powered Tiki torch
    Publication number: 20060251997
    Abstract: A gaseous fuel powered Tiki torch. The Tiki torch may be mounted on a shock corded pole or a table-top base. A tip switch is provided which turns off fuel flow when the Tiki torch is tilted beyond a certain angle. A cover is provided to keep the torch free of debris and moisture. A burner tip has a cross section of an X, and the burner includes a deflector mounted below the burner tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Clyde Schulte, Norris Long, Kyle Penner
  • FIRE PIT
    Publication number: 20060236996
    Abstract: A fire pit that is fueled by one or more small, disposable propane cylinders. In an embodiment, the small, disposable cylinder is directly connected to the fire pit without a hose. The fire pit includes a pilot light having a fuel feed and an air feed. The fuel feed is provided by a conduit that leads to an electrode for the pilot light. The air feed is provided by a perforated tube that extends around the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mosher, Paul Grimes
  • Air mattress with pillow top
    Patent number: 7124457
    Abstract: An air mattress with a pillow top is disclosed. The pillow top is received on and extends at least partially across at least one of planar face of the mattress, and is constructed and arranged to be held in a fixed position relative to the face of the mattress on which it is received. The pillow top may be removably or permanently affixed to the air mattress, as desired. In an embodiment, the pillow top is attached to an edge weld of the air mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew T. Metzger
  • Lantern With Removable Globe Assembly
    Publication number: 20060221600
    Abstract: A lantern (20) that utilizes a portion (24) of a storage case as part of the base for the lantern during use of the lantern. An outer shell or cover (24) of the storage case extends around a globe assembly (50) for the lantern (20) when the lantern is being stored. This cover (24) is then attached to the bottom of the globe assembly (50) to support the globe assembly during use of the lantern. A quick release assembly (94) is provided for simple release of a globe assembly from the lantern so that mantles (68) for the lantern may be easily accessed. Actuation of the quick release assembly (94, 76) releases the globe assembly (50). The globe assembly (50) may then be lifted from a base, such as a collar (48) for the lantern (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Norris Long, Joshua Wright
  • Elevated sleeping bed for pets
    Publication number: 20060219181
    Abstract: A pet bed (10) that is foldable to a compact configuration when not in use. When it is desired to use the pet bed (10), the pet bed is folded to an extended configuration in which a sleeping surface (14) is extended horizontally and a frame (12) spaces the sleeping surface from the floor. The frame (12) for the pet bed (10) includes one or more stops (40) to prevent collapsing of the frame when the pet bed is in the extended configuration. The stops (40) release as the pet bed is folded back into the storage configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Paulette Pape, Juliann Krauss
  • Beverage jug
    Patent number: D530137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell L. Wilgus, Timothy M. Holub
  • Beverage cooler
    Patent number: D530141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell L. Wilgus, Timothy M. Holub
  • Lantern
    Patent number: D532132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip M. Holsinger, Kenneth G. Schlup, Jr.
  • Lantern
    Patent number: D532133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip M. Holsinger, Kenneth G. Schlup, Jr.
  • Camping stove
    Patent number: D532642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell L. Wilgus
  • Camping oven
    Patent number: D534029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua M. Wright
  • Stove light
    Patent number: D536110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua M. Wright