Patents by Inventor Alain R. Denis

Alain R. Denis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11351749
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a versatile storage bag and methods of making same. The versatile storage bag may have first and second sidewalls, a double-locking closure mechanism with a first closure element extending along the first sidewall and a second closure element extending along the second sidewall, each closure element having a channel and an elongated member configured for interlocking with one another. A double-seal along three sides of the first sidewall and the second sidewall form a gusset between two seals, leaving an opening through the double-locking closure mechanism. Corner seals may be formed at the corners of the first and second sidewalls, further reinforcing the double-locking closure mechanism for an airtight and hence waterproof seal. The versatile storage bag may be made of a food-grade polyethylene vinyl acetate blend, approximately 90% or less ethylene vinyl acetate and approximately 10% or less polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: BLUEAVOCADO, CO.
    Inventors: Alain R. Denis, Amy George
  • Publication number: 20210001585
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a versatile storage bag and methods of making same. The versatile storage bag may have first and second sidewalls, a double-locking closure mechanism with a first closure element extending along the first sidewall and a second closure element extending along the second sidewall, each closure element having a channel and an elongated member configured for interlocking with one another. A double-seal along three sides of the first sidewall and the second sidewall form a gusset between two seals, leaving an opening through the double-locking closure mechanism. Corner seals may be formed at the corners of the first and second sidewalls, further reinforcing the double-locking closure mechanism for an airtight and hence waterproof seal. The versatile storage bag may be made of a food-grade polyethylene vinyl acetate blend, approximately 90% or less ethylene vinyl acetate and approximately 10% or less polyethylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Alain R. Denis, Amy George
  • Patent number: 10780666
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a versatile storage bag and methods of making same. The versatile storage bag may have first and second sidewalls, a double-locking closure mechanism with a first closure element extending along the first sidewall and a second closure element extending along the second sidewall, each closure element having a channel and an elongated member configured for interlocking with one another. A double-seal along three sides of the first sidewall and the second sidewall form a gusset between two seals, leaving an opening through the double-locking closure mechanism. Corner seals may be formed at the corners of the first and second sidewalls, further reinforcing the double-locking closure mechanism for an airtight and hence waterproof seal. The versatile storage bag may be made of a food-grade polyethylene vinyl acetate blend, approximately 90% or less ethylene vinyl acetate and approximately 10% or less polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: BlueAvocado, Co.
    Inventors: Alain R. Denis, Amy George
  • Patent number: 7849534
    Abstract: A vented sleeping bag comprising an elongate shell defining an inner volume sized and shaped to receive a user therein. The shell has a head end, a foot end, left and right sides extending longitudinally of the shell, an overlying portion which overlies the user, and an underlying portion which underlies the user. The overlying portion of the shell has at least one vent. A closure is selectively movable between a closed position for closing the vent and an open position for creating a vent opening for ventilating the inner volume of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M Bellick, Linda S Baugh, John H Wright, Alain R Denis
  • Patent number: 6931680
    Abstract: A sleeping bag comprising an elongate shell defining a volume sized and shaped to receive a user therein. The shell has an inner layer, an outer layer, insulation between the inner layer and the outer layer, an overlying portion, an underlying portion, a head end, a foot end and left and right lateral sides. The outer layer has stretchable and non-stretchable panels. The stretchable panels are of resilient sheet material and are located in areas of the outer layer corresponding to the shoulders, elbows and knees of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: American Recreation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Bellick, Linda S. Baugh, John H. Wright, Alain R. Denis
  • Patent number: D753444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Alain R. Denis