Patents by Inventor Andrew E. Storms

Andrew E. Storms 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: 8499382
    Abstract: A companion sleeping bag (A) having an enclosure (1) formed of a shell (6) having opposing folds (6A, 6B) joined together at least along a head portion (12) and forming an interior sleeping space (11) defined by an interior liner (8) therebetween. One of the opposing folds (6A, 6B) is formed with an opening (5) therethrough into the interior space (11) with a collar (2) is positioned around the opening (5). A mating means (10), such as a zipper, is coupled to the opposing folds (6A, 6B) of the shell (6) adjacent to one or both sides (15, 16) of the enclosure (1). The mating means (10) is securable between the opposing folds (6A, 6B). The mating means (10) is further matable to a cooperating mating portion (D) of a separate conventional sleeping bag (B) or another for joining the companion sleeping bag (A) thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew E. Storms
  • Publication number: 20120180213
    Abstract: A companion sleeping bag (A) having an enclosure (1) formed of a shell (6) having opposing folds (6A, 6B) joined together at least along a head portion (12) and forming an interior sleeping space (11) defined by an interior liner (8) therebetween. One of the opposing folds (6A, 6B) is formed with an opening (5) therethrough into the interior space (11) with a collar (2) is positioned around the opening (5). A mating means (10), such as a zipper, is coupled to the opposing folds (6A, 6B) of the shell (6) adjacent to one or both sides (15, 16) of the enclosure (1). The mating means (10) is securable between the opposing folds (6A, 6B). The mating means (10) is further matable to a cooperating mating portion (D) of a separate conventional sleeping bag (B) or another for joining the companion sleeping bag (A) thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Andrew E. Storms