Abstract: A flashlight with a folding knife. When opened, the knife extends out of the light end of the flashlight. When closed, the knife is centered between two sets of batteries, providing balance for the flashlight. The flashlight is put in the open configuration from the closed configuration by rotating the knife about an axis.
Abstract: A fuel conversion adapter (20) is provided that fits on a valve assembly for a stove or other burning appliance and permits the fuel conversion adapter to attach to a different fuel canister. A swiveling connector (32) is provided between a valve connector (28) and an engagement collar (34) so that the engagement collar may be properly aligned with a valve on the burner and the valve connector may be arranged as desired to align a fuel canister attached thereto.
Abstract: A rainfly (24) for a tent (20). The rainfly (24) includes a fabric having first and second sides (26, 28), the first side (26) being configured to reflect radiant heat energy of the sun so that the inside of a tent on which the rainfly is placed is maintained cooler than a tent not having such a rainfly, and the second side (28) being configured to absorb or retain radiant heat energy of the sun and keep the tent inside warmer in the winter than a tent not utilizing such a rainfly.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 22, 2007
Publication date:
March 11, 2010
Applicant:
THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
Inventors:
Trevor J. Hinz, Stuart L. Meether, Yiyun Sherri Culp, Michael Wayne Peterson, Rachelle L. Slates
Abstract: A lantern (20) having a rotating collar that serves the function of a dimmer switch (40) for a lamp (32) for the lantern. A mood light (60) may be mounted on the lantern (20). In an embodiment, the mood light (60) is mounted at the top of a cap (28) for the lantern (20).
Abstract: A light (20) that inserts into a cup holder (102) of an inflatable product (100). The cup holder light (20) includes a lens (24) and a housing (22). In an embodiment, the lens (24) may be arranged so that it lights the interior of an inflatable product (100) when the light is placed in a cup holder (102) or another pocket in the inflatable product. In this manner, the inflatable (100) glows when the cup holder light (20) is illuminated, providing a unique nighttime effect.
Abstract: A collapsible tent is provided having windows which are provided at negative angles, facing the ground. In this configuration, the windows are protected from the entry of rain there through without the aid of a cover. The collapsible tent includes a shell and a frame securable to the shell for supporting the shell. The frame includes at least one outer pole for supporting a wail portion of the shell. The outer pole includes an upper curved section for supporting a window portion on the wall of the shell, where the outer pole positions the window in a substantially downwardly facing direction.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 23, 2009
Publication date:
January 28, 2010
Applicant:
THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
Inventors:
Mitchell L. Wilgus, Nicholas W. Vaughn, Katie T. Sparks, Yiyun Culp, Daniel E. DeBrunner
Abstract: A headlamp (20) that is convertible to a lantern. In an embodiment, the headlamp (20) includes an extension housing (24) and a main housing (22). The extension housing (24) is translatable relative to the main housing (22). In a first position, when the extension housing (24) is fully pressed into the main housing (22), a primary light (44) for the headlamp (20) is illuminated, providing a headlight function. The opposite end of the main housing (22) may include, for example, a clip, clasp, or other suitable structure (34) for attaching the headlamp to a headband.