Patents by Inventor Karen L. Boso

Karen L. Boso 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: 7478448
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress. The inflatable mattress comprises a support system having upper and lower inflatable support chambers arranged in a substantially vertical manner. Each inflatable support chamber comprises a top layer and a bottom layer. The inflatable mattress further comprises an inflatable reinforcing chamber disposed between the upper and lower inflatable support chambers and attached to the lower inflatable support chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Patent number: 7165283
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress is provided having an upper and a lower inflatable support chamber which are arranged in a substantially vertical manner. Each inflatable support chamber has a top layer, a bottom layer, and a side gusset. At least one inflatable stabilizing component is attached at the bottom layer of the lower inflatable support chamber and is of a height less than the height of the lower inflatable support chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Patent number: 6996867
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress is provided having an upper and a lower inflatable support chamber which are arranged in a substantially vertical manner. Each inflatable support chamber has a top layer, a bottom layer, and a side gusset. At least one inflatable stabilizing component is attached at the bottom layer of the lower inflatable support chamber and is of a height less than the height of the lower inflatable support chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Patent number: 6973690
    Abstract: An inflatable pillow comprising a first layer comprising a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material welded together so as to form a plurality of chambers in fluid communication with each other. A second layer comprising a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material are also welded together so as to form a plurality of chambers in fluid communication with each other. The first and the second layers are welded together such that the first and the second layers are in fluid communication with each other at one or more openings in the first and the second layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco J. Muci, Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Publication number: 20040194219
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress is provided having an upper and a lower inflatable support chamber which are arranged in a substantially vertical manner. Each inflatable support chamber has a top layer, a bottom layer, and a side gusset. At least one inflatable stabilizing component is attached at the bottom layer of the lower inflatable support chamber and is of a height less than the height of the lower inflatable support chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Publication number: 20040074004
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inflatable support system having at least two sections. The inflatable support system has a lower chamber that has a top and bottom layer. The inflatable support system also has an upper portion which includes a top and bottom layer in fluid communication with the lower chamber. At least one of either the top or bottom layers of the upper portion of the inflatable support system has a higher elasticity than at least one of the layers of the lower chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Patent number: 6701559
    Abstract: An increased height inflatable support system consisting of two or more vertically stacked chambers. Such a support system can have one or more stabilizer bars attached to said support system, to help keep said support system from rolling over. In addition, the present invention introduces the concept of using a support chamber to provide additional strength at junctions between said vertically stacked chambers. Additionally, fabric, padding, or flocking may be added to one or more surfaces of an upper chamber to improve overall support system comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Publication number: 20040010853
    Abstract: An inflatable pillow comprising a first layer comprising a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material welded together so as to form a plurality of chambers in fluid communication with each other. A second layer comprising a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material are also welded together so as to form a plurality of chambers in fluid communication with each other. The first and the second layers are welded together such that the first and the second layers are in fluid communication with each other at one or more openings in the first and the second layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Francisco J. Muci, Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Patent number: 6643875
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress topper including an inflatable chamber which may be formed out of polyvinyl chloride with or without lamination or flocking. The inflatable chamber is designed to rest upon a support system, namely a bed without additional securing devices or may be integrated within a conventional mattress. The inflatable chamber being inflated by air to an adjustable level to provide the desired support for its user through plastic tubing connected between a pump and an air inlet sealed to the polyvinyl chloride chamber. The inflatable mattress topper is easily set-up for continual use or removed for occasional use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Aero International Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Michael Kehrmann, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Publication number: 20030188388
    Abstract: An inflatable support system having an upper chamber attached to a lower chamber and in fluid communication therewith which may be inflated with a single pump and deflated with a first valve, the upper chamber having a pillow top appearance when inflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Publication number: 20030163874
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress topper including an inflatable chamber which may be formed out of polyvinyl chloride with or without lamination or flocking. The inflatable chamber is designed to rest upon a support system, namely a bed without additional securing devices or may be integrated within a conventional mattress. The inflatable chamber being inflated by air to an adjustable level to provide the desired support for its user through plastic tubing connected between a pump and an air inlet sealed to the polyvinyl chloride chamber. The inflatable mattress topper is easily set-up for continual use or removed for occasional use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Michael Kehrmann, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Publication number: 20030024050
    Abstract: An increased height inflatable support system consisting of two or more vertically stacked chambers. Such a support system can have one or more stabilizer bars attached to said support system, to help keep said support system from rolling over. In addition, the present invention introduces the concept of using a support chamber to provide additional strength at junctions between said vertically stacked chambers. Additionally, fabric, padding, or flocking may be added to one or more surfaces of an upper chamber to improve overall support system comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Patent number: D513145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Patent number: D464225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin
  • Patent number: D475566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin, Michael Kehrmann
  • Patent number: D490635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Aero Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen L. Boso, Chen Ching-Chin