Patents by Inventor George D. Heffner

George D. Heffner 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: 7036153
    Abstract: A compact seat cushion built to be easily carried by a shoulder strap or built-in handle which has a padded top for sitting on and a bottom that is rugged and waterproof. The seat cushion unzips to separate the top and bottom into two separate parts. The leg-warmer/protector envelope attached to the bottom, unfolds from inside. The padded top is attached to the top of the leg-warmer/protector envelope. The leg-warmer/protector envelope has a side zipper to allow ease of ingress and egress and includes an extension zipper to lengthen the tube as desired. A built-in belt at the open end top of the leg-warmer/protector envelope allows a user to cinch it around his waist. The padded top which is fastened to the top of the open end of the envelope inserts into the envelope and is suspended at a level that allows it to be easily placed below the user's seat inside the leg-warmer/protector envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventors: Robert G. Gibson, George D. Heffner, Terry E. Lovett
  • Publication number: 20030037379
    Abstract: An inflatable cushion has a built-in carrying case. The carrying case is a zippered binder which lays flat when unzipped and serves as the bottom side of the inflated cushion. The cushion contains at least one baffle to stabilize and support the inflated cushion. The binder is covered in a rugged material. The cushion collapses into the interior space of the zippered binder for transport or storage between uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Robert G Gibson, George D Heffner, Terry E Lovett
  • Publication number: 20030034674
    Abstract: A compact seat cushion built to be easily carried by a shoulder strap or built-in handle which has a padded top for sitting on and a bottom that is rugged and waterproof. The seat cushion unzips to separate the top and bottom into two separate parts. The leg-warmer/protector envelope attached to the bottom, unfolds from inside. The padded top is attached to the top of the leg-warmer/protector envelope. The leg-warmer/protector envelope has a side zipper to allow ease of ingress and egress and includes an extension zipper to lengthen the tube as desired. A built-in belt at the open end top of the leg-warmer/protector envelope allows a user to cinch it around his waist. The padded top which is fastened to the top of the open end of the envelope inserts into the envelope and is suspended at a level that allows it to be easily placed below the user's seat inside the leg-warmer/protector envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Robert G. Gibson, George D. Heffner, Terry E. Lovett