Patents Assigned to Swimways Corporation
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Publication number: 20110163578Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: SWIMWAYS CORPORATIONInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7926129Abstract: In one embodiment, a frame has an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame includes a support member that has a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The first end portion of the first elongate member is pivotally coupled to the second end portion of the support member. A second elongate member has a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The first end portion of the second elongate member is pivotally coupled to the support member. A third elongate member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the third elongate member is pivotally coupled to the second end portion of the second elongate member. The third elongate member is pivotally coupled to the second end portion of the first elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7909395Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7815254Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved from a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7753754Abstract: A submersible device according to an embodiment of the invention includes a container configured to be selectively buoyant in a liquid. The container can have at least one of a variety of different buoyancy systems. For example, the container can include a reservoir where the volume can be adjusted. In another example, the container can include a reservoir in communication with a pump configured to control the intaking and expelling of a liquid. In another embodiment, the container also defines a first partitioned section and a second partitioned section. The first partitioned section is substantially liquid resistant and the second partitioned section defines a hole in communication with an exterior of the container. An actuator is configured to receive an input from a user and is configured to modify an interior volume of the second partitioned section based on the input.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: Timothy Lee Curtis, Joseph Hewes Parrish, III, Cleighton Lee Hilbert, Jr.
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Patent number: 7681946Abstract: An apparatus includes a table and a bench movably coupled to the table. The table and the bench collectively have a first configuration and a second configuration. The table has a first width when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and the bench collectively have a first height when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and the bench collectively have a second width and a second height when the table and the bench are in the second configuration. The second width is less than half of the first width, and the second height is less than half of the first width.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David A. Arias, Kevin O'Doherty, Sai Kei Wong, Chak Por Lee
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Patent number: 7594477Abstract: In one embodiment, a buoyant device includes multiple buoyant members with each buoyant member defining a first aperture and a second aperture. Each buoyant member is coupled to an elongate member such that the elongate member extends from that first aperture to that second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David A. Arias, Alfred E. Grimm, Monica Jones
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Patent number: 7566095Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved form a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7467589Abstract: A collapsible cover that includes a flexible panel having a top side and a bottom side, a perimeter pocket formed substantially around a perimeter of the flexible panel, a coilable frame member held or contained within the perimeter pocket, wherein the coilable frame member is capable of being manipulated between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, and a flexible skirt attached substantially along a perimeter of the flexible panel, wherein the flexible skirt extends generally toward the center of the collapsible cover, such that when the collapsible cover is placed over an item, the flexible skirt at least partially secures the collapsible cover on the item.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventor: David A. Arias
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Patent number: 7431389Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a frame which attaches to outdoor furniture, in particular to a chair, and a canopy. Embodiments can be moved from an overhead position to a behind the chair position. The frames can be moved form a collapsed to a fully extended position. In embodiments the canopy can be positioned to contain the collapsed frame and chair in the carrying position.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: David Reeb, Paul Robinette
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Patent number: 7195132Abstract: An inflatable container having an inflatable chamber having a main storage compartment and a main storage compartment access opening, and further having a lower portion that includes at least one storage cavity having a storage cavity access opening. The inflatable container also includes an outer cover formed over the exterior of the inflatable chamber. The inflatable container also provides a storage bag that is formed such that when the inflatable chamber is deflated, the inflatable container may be contained within the storage bag.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventor: James V. Balam
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Patent number: 5713773Abstract: A mountable, towable water craft has a single-chambered, inflatable body. The inflatable body includes a full and an upper surface attached to the hull. The hull has a bulge for increasing low speed planing. The upper surface has an aft portion that forms two longitudinal and substantially parallel wells. A cowling is attached to the upper of surface of the inflatable body. The cowling includes reinforceably attached handles, and the inflatable body includes reinforceably attached rope connectors. The vehicle also includes an optional tear-resistant fabric shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1996Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: SwimWays CorporationInventor: Robert Lee Churchill
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Patent number: 5700174Abstract: The improved watersports board includes an outer shell that is filled with a rigid foam core. The outer shell includes a hull and a deck connected by a lip. The deck includes an integrated passenger contact area which in turn includes a strengthener for resisting bending, shear and fatigue stresses. The strengthener forms contours within the passenger contact area and allows the lip to be of less thickness than the average thickness of the passenger contact area over the hull. In addition to the above features, the device may also include optional flexible foam padding attached to the passenger contact area and an optional kneestrap attached to the shell to provide increased maneuverability and comfort.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventors: Robert Lee Churchill, Douglas Geller
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Patent number: D553517Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventor: Aaron Thompson
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Patent number: D553518Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventor: Aaron Thompson
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Patent number: D554007Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventor: Aaron Thompson
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Patent number: D557622Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventor: Aaron Thompson
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Patent number: D565332Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventor: Sara Erickson
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Patent number: D565861Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventor: Sara Erickson
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Patent number: D604379Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Swimways CorporationInventor: James Harmon