Patents by Inventor Karen Michelle Tinsley-Kim

Karen Michelle Tinsley-Kim 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: 7464991
    Abstract: An inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman with attached shoulder strap and pocket is an inflatable bladder constructed from polyvinyl-chloride material with heat sealing for assembly. The two chambers allow for flexibility in firmness of support and height either as a footrest with one chamber inflated or as an ottoman with varying levels of support dependent upon which side the ottoman rests on the floor. Additional support is provided in the ottoman by additional ribbing on each side also made from polyvinyl-chloride material. The ottoman has a velour surface on five sides. The sixth side is two-layered non-velour polyvinyl-chloride material with an opening on one of the shorter sides to form a pocket. Attached to the inner layer of the non-velour PVC side are the two ends of the attached adjustable carrying strap. The strap can be placed inside the pocket when in use on the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Karen Michelle Tinsley-Kim
  • Publication number: 20080164728
    Abstract: The inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman with attached shoulder strap and pocket is an inflatable bladder constructed from PVC material with heat sealing for assembly. The two chambers allow for maximum flexibility in firmness of support and height either as a footrest with one chamber inflated or as an ottoman with three more basic levels of support dependent upon which side the ottoman rests on the floor. Additional support is provided in the ottoman by additional ribbing on each side also made from PVC material. The invention has a velour surface on five sides. The sixth side is two-layered non-velour PVC material with an opening on one of the shorter sides to form a pocket. Attached to the inner layer of the non-velour PVC side are the two ends of the attached adjustable carrying strap. The strap can be easily placed inside the pocket when in use on the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Karen Michelle Tinsley-Kim