Patents Assigned to The Coleman Company, Inc.
  • BUILT-IN PUMP FOR AN AIRBED WITH A SINGLE VALVE
    Publication number: 20080201857
    Abstract: A built-in pump (20) for an airbed (A). A single mechanical control (26) turns on and off operation of a fan motor (32), opens a single valve (68) used with the pump, and selects whether a fan (52) connected to the fan motor (32) is blowing air into the airbed (A) or is sucking air out of the airbed through the valve. The single valve (68) is mounted on the side of the housing (22) for the pump (20). This feature permits the airbed (A) to be folded against the back of the housing (22), allowing more efficient folding and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Luke E. Kelly
  • TOWABLE THAT IS CONVERTIBLE FROM A SIT INSIDE TO A LAY ON TOP RIDING STYLE
    Publication number: 20080207068
    Abstract: A towable (20) that is convertible between a first mode in which at least one recess (32) is provided in the towable and a user may ride sitting in the recess to a second mode in which the at least one recess is filled, and the user can ride on top of the recess. A bladder (36) may fill the recess in the second mode. A cover (40) may be provided so as to present a smooth outer covering over the bladder (36) for a rider's comfort. Two or more such recesses (32) and bladders (36) may be provided on a single towable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan G. Rockstad, Jake L. Hillard, Daniel E. DeBrunner
  • SINGLE AXIS HEADLAMP
    Publication number: 20080205036
    Abstract: A headlamp (10) that is aimed by rotation. The headlamp (10) includes a head mount (20) and a body (22) having a light source (60, 62). The head mount (20) is held to a user's head by a strap (12). The body (22) rotates relative to the head mount (20) about an axis so that the body (22) remains the same distance from the user's forehead as the light emitted from the light source is pivoted up and down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Derrick D. Lenz
  • TENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080190471
    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 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
  • TOW CLIP
    Publication number: 20080184533
    Abstract: A tow clip (10) for quickly and easily connecting a towable vehicle to a tow rope, the tow clip having a base portion (12), a head portion (14), and a T-shaped slot (16) extending through the head portion (14) and into a portion of the base portion (12). The T-shaped slot (16) is configured to receive a loop of a strap connected to a towable vehicle and is further configured to allow a loop of rope to pass through it. The head portion (14) is configured so that a tow rope can be attached to the tow clip (10) by passing a loop of the rope through the T-shaped slot and separating the loop and bringing the loop over and around the head portion. When tension is applied to the distal end of the rope, the head portion (14) engages the rope thereby preventing the loop from passing back over and around the head portion (14) and through the T-shaped slot (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Luke E. Kelly
  • INSULATED CONTAINER UTILIZING NON-CONTACT COOLING
    Publication number: 20080178629
    Abstract: An insulated container that provides non-contact cooling. A cooling medium is maintained in a reservoir or pocket that is separate from a food compartment. In an embodiment, the insulated container includes a tube or manifold for moving cold water around the food compartment. A battery powered, solar powered, or hand operated pump may be provided for moving the fluids around the food compartment. A liner for the food compartment may be formed of a highly thermally conducted material, such as aluminum, to maximize heat transfer between reservoir, and/or the tube or manifold system and the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Stuart L. Meether
  • Self-storing airbed
    Patent number: 7401370
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason McClintock
  • Tent Fan
    Publication number: 20080169013
    Abstract: A tent fan (20) for moving air through a tent (50) or canopy. The tent fan (20) includes a housing (22) with magnets (36, 38), and a separate metal plate (40). The metal plate (40) may be placed on the opposite side of a screen (54) from the housing (22) and may be attached to the magnets (36, 38). In this manner, the tent fan (20) is mounted for directing air into or out of the tent (50) or canopy through the screen. The metal plate (40) is bent at one end so that it may act as a stand for the tent fan (20) to be arranged in an upright manner. A special port (52) may be provided for fitting the tent fan on a side or top of a tent (50) or a canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Brockel, Kelly D. Wright
  • HEADLAMP THAT IS CONVERTIBLE TO A LANTERN
    Publication number: 20080117623
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin J. Tarter
  • Folding camping stove
    Patent number: 7367332
    Abstract: A folding camping stove. The folding camping stove may be formed in a clamshell configuration, having two clamshells that fold outward to expose at least two cooking surfaces. Two pivot points are provided on the folding camping stove. Each of the clamshells folds about a separate pivot point. Fuel trains for the clamshells are positioned at the pivot points. A regulator and manifold assembly is provided for providing gas from a canister to the folding stove. The manifold splits the gas coming from the regulator and directs it to opposite sides of the folding stove. Each of the clamshells includes a cooking grate. The cooking grates appear symmetrical from a top view, but are slightly offset relative to one another so that the clamshells may be folded inward relative to each other and the grates may nest together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Mosher, II, Stuart L. Meether, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Joshua M. Wright
  • Foldable lantern base
    Patent number: 7367696
    Abstract: A base for a lantern. The base provides a stable platform for supporting the lantern and prevents tipping of the lantern. The base may be used with fuel burning lanterns or lanterns that utilize batteries or other power sources. The base includes foldable feet. The feet fold out of a plane of the base for storage, for example, downward from the plane. The base is turned over and the feet, when folded (upward when the base is upside down), extend upward around a portion of the lantern during storage. This configuration provides convenient, compact storage of the lantern and base, so that the base may be stored with the lantern and may protect the lantern in storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary K. Richardson, Todd W. Showalter, Duane Marshall, Vernon J. Taylor, Timothy M. Holub
  • VARIABLE SIZE AIRBED
    Publication number: 20080078023
    Abstract: An airbed (20) that is variable in size. The airbed includes a principal bladder (22) and one or more extension bladders (24, 26). The principal bladder (22) may be inflated and used as an airbed. The extension bladders (24, 26) may remain deflated, or one or more of the additional bladders may be inflated to increase the total size of the inflated portions of the airbed (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jason T. McClintock, Jordan G. Rockstad, Luke E. Kelly
  • Double high airbed utilizing coils
    Patent number: 7337485
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew T. Metzger
  • COMPRESSOR FOR LIQUID FUEL CANISTER
    Publication number: 20080025856
    Abstract: A compressor for a fuel canister. The compressor includes a handle or other device for rotating a shaft. Rotation of the shaft causes the operation of pistons, which drive air into the fuel canister, thus pressurizing the fuel canister. In an embodiment, the compressor is a rotary style compressor. In another embodiment, the compressor is a horizontally opposed compressor system. Other compressor configurations may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Clyde R. Schulte
  • TABLECLOTH THAT CONVERTS TO CARRY BAG
    Publication number: 20080022904
    Abstract: A table cover for a foldable table, such as a camping folding table. The table cover is convertible to a carry bag for the table when the table is folded into a compact, storage configuration. The table cover includes a drawstring or other cinching mechanism for drawing the edges of the table cover around a top surface of the table. A strap is provided for carrying the table when the table is enclosed within the table cover. In an embodiment, the strap secures the table cover in a carry case configuration around the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Gail R. Matheus, Lance Van Swearingen
  • Stepped interior for a beverage jug
    Patent number: D558515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy M. Holub
  • Headlamp
    Patent number: D564111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jake L. Hillard
  • Armrest for folding chair
    Patent number: D565868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gail R. Matheus, Luke E. Kelly
  • Bike light
    Patent number: D568516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jake L. Hillard
  • Collapsible lantern
    Patent number: D570510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel E. DeBrunner