Patents by Inventor Jonathan Shlafer

Jonathan Shlafer 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).

  • Mat and a system and method for converting the mat to a bag
    Patent number: 9167874
    Abstract: A system and method converts a mat between a first position and a second position. A perimeter of the mat may be weighted to maintain the mat in the first position wherein the mat is substantially flat in the first position. A rope may be provided that extends around the perimeter of the mat. The rope may be pulled to move the mat into the second position wherein the mat forms a bag in the second position. A locking mechanism may slide in a first direction on the rope to secure an opening formed by the mat in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Inventor: Jonathan Shlafer
  • MAT AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING THE MAT TO A BAG
    Publication number: 20140252052
    Abstract: A system and method converts a mat between a first position and a second position. A perimeter of the mat may be weighted to maintain the mat in the first position wherein the mat is substantially flat in the first position. A rope may be provided that extends around the perimeter of the mat. The rope may be pulled to move the mat into the second position wherein the mat forms a bag in the second position. A locking mechanism may slide in a first direction on the rope to secure an opening formed by the mat in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Jonathan Shlafer
  • Waterproof Pocket
    Publication number: 20110203034
    Abstract: A waterproof garment pocket, and a method of making the same, that is submersible and protects the contents of the pocket, such as handheld electronic devices, against exposure to water. The waterproof garment pocket incorporates a waterproof zipper and is made from fabric that is impervious to water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Jonathan Shlafer