Patents by Inventor David Arias

David Arias 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: 8079888
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventor: David A. Arias
  • Patent number: 7980627
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Arias, Kevin O'Doherty, Sai Kei Wong, Chak Por Lee
  • Publication number: 20110014831
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: David A. Arias
  • Patent number: 7811145
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventor: David A. Arias
  • Publication number: 20100164257
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: David A. ARIAS, Kevin O'Doherty, Sai Kei Wong, Chak Por Lee
  • Patent number: 7681946
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Arias, Kevin O'Doherty, Sai Kei Wong, Chak Por Lee
  • Patent number: 7594477
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Arias, Alfred E. Grimm, Monica Jones
  • Publication number: 20090170389
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: David A. Arias
  • Patent number: 7500893
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventor: David Arias
  • Publication number: 20090017707
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: David A. Arias, Alfred E. Grimm, Monica Jones
  • Patent number: 7467589
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: David A. Arias
  • Publication number: 20080178776
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: David A. Arias, Kevin O'Doherty, Sai Kei Wong, Chak Por Lee
  • Publication number: 20080124990
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: David A. Arias
  • Patent number: 7335080
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventor: David A. Arias
  • Patent number: 7247077
    Abstract: An aquatic toy that is capable of maintaining a desired form and position in water, which includes a fabric portion, at least one hollow opening formed in the fabric portion, a frame pocket formed substantially around a perimeter of the hollow opening, and a frame member, wherein the frame member is at least partially contained within the frame pocket, and wherein the frame member provides at least partial form to a perimeter of the hollow opening. The aquatic toy may also include at least one buoyancy element and at least one weight element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Swimways Corp.
    Inventor: David A. Arias
  • Publication number: 20070089301
    Abstract: An apparatus, comprising a handle assembly including a drive motor and a drive pin; and an adapter configured to removably couple to the handle assembly, the adapter including a drive connector, a gear coupled to the drive connector, and a tool coupled to the gear, the drive connector configured to couple to the drive pin, the tool having a plurality of substantially blunted cutting surfaces, the drive motor being configured to cause movement of the tool such that the tool can be used to cut through a pumpkin shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: David Arias, Jack Coe
  • Publication number: 20070066163
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventor: David Arias
  • Publication number: 20060278312
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: David Arias
  • Patent number: 7147528
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve. The sleeve includes an inflatable portion disposed about at least a portion of the circumference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventor: David Arias
  • Patent number: 7134930
    Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve. The sleeve includes an inflatable portion disposed about at least a portion of the circumference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventor: David Arias