Patents by Inventor Steven M. Berenson

Steven M. Berenson 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).

  • Publication number: 20200049341
    Abstract: Eyewear having a frame on which certain electrical elements are mounted, including lighting elements that are activated upon contact with water. Preferably the frame is comprised at least in part of translucent material such that, when the lighting elements are activated, they light up the translucent portion of the frame. Each of the lenses of the eyewear may be secured in a plastic eyecup that also lights up when the lighting elements are activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Patent number: 10010184
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a recreational floatation device comprising a body portion comprising an inflatable member having a first inner perimeter surrounding a first inner area, a first support portion comprising a layer of material extending through the first inner area and attached to the inflatable member at its first inner perimeter to support a user of the device, a back support member located within said first inner area, a hinge mechanism coupled to the back support member and the first inner perimeter and configured to allow the back support member to rotate between a first position, wherein a substantial portion of the back support member extends generally away from the first inner area, and a second position, in which the back support member lies substantially within the first inner area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Berenson, Peter Santaw, Jeffrey J. LeBlanc, Benjamin Gould
  • Publication number: 20180177302
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a recreational floatation device comprising a body portion comprising an inflatable member having a first inner perimeter surrounding a first inner area, a first support portion comprising a layer of material extending through the first inner area and attached to the inflatable member at its first inner perimeter to support a user of the device, a back support member located within said first inner area, a hinge mechanism coupled to the back support member and the first inner perimeter and configured to allow the back support member to rotate between a first position, wherein a substantial portion of the back support member extends generally away from the first inner area, and a second position, in which the back support member lies substantially within the first inner area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Berenson, Peter Santaw, Jeffrey J. LeBlanc, Benjamin Gould
  • Publication number: 20170071350
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a recreational floatation device comprising a body portion comprising an inflatable member having a first inner perimeter surrounding a first inner area, a first support portion comprising a layer of material extending through the first inner area and attached to the inflatable member at its first inner perimeter to support a user of the device, a back support member located within said first inner area, a hinge mechanism coupled to the back support member and the first inner perimeter and configured to allow the back support member to rotate between a first position, wherein a substantial portion of the back support member extends generally away from the first inner area, and a second position, in which the back support member lies substantially within the first inner area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Berenson, Peter Santaw, Jeffrey J. LeBlanc, Benjamin Gould
  • Patent number: 9486083
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a recreational floatation device comprising a body portion comprising an inflatable member having a first inner perimeter surrounding a first inner area, a first support portion comprising a layer of material extending through the first inner area and attached to the inflatable member at its first inner perimeter to support a user of the device, a back support member located within said first inner area, a hinge mechanism coupled to the back support member and the first inner perimeter and configured to allow the back support member to rotate between a first position, wherein a substantial portion of the back support member extends generally away from the first inner area, and a second position, in which the back support member lies substantially within the first inner area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Berenson, Peter Santaw, Jeffrey J. LeBlanc, Benjamin Gould
  • Publication number: 20160068241
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the disclosure provide for an inflatable vest comprising an inflatable body member having an upper edge area to be located near the neck of the wearer of the vest, a collar member removably attachable to the vest at the upper edge area of the body member by means of a first attachment means, and a second attachment means located at a portion of the body member other than the upper edge area for secure re-location of said removable collar member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. LeBlanc, Steven M. Berenson
  • Publication number: 20150289663
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a recreational floatation device comprising a body portion comprising an inflatable member having a first inner perimeter surrounding a first inner area, a first support portion comprising a layer of material extending through the first inner area and attached to the inflatable member at its first inner perimeter to support a user of the device, a back support member located within said first inner area, a hinge mechanism coupled to the back support member and the first inner perimeter and configured to allow the back support member to rotate between a first position, wherein a substantial portion of the back support member extends generally away from the first inner area, and a second position, in which the back support member lies substantially within the first inner area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Steven M. Berenson, Peter Santaw, Jeffrey J. LeBlanc, Benjamin Gould
  • Patent number: 9073611
    Abstract: A recreational floatation device is disclosed. In one example, the recreational floatation device comprises a main body having a front portion and members extending substantially parallel from the front portion, a seat portion attached to the main body between the two parallel members and adjacent to the front portion, for receiving and supporting a user of the recreational flotation device in a seated portion, and a floating board removably attachable to said main body, when positioned between the parallel members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Patent number: 8926386
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a construction for a flotation device, the construction comprising a pants portion configured to be worn on the lower body of a user, and an inflatable core coupled to the pants portion and configured to encircle the midsection of the user, wherein the inflatable core includes a first chamber and a second chamber, each chamber configured to encircle the midsection of the user and to be separately inflatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Patent number: 8845377
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a construction for a float, the construction comprising a flotation device having a top portion, a bottom portion and an opening disposed through the top portion and the bottom portion, a seat portion located proximate the bottom portion of the flotation device, and a side wall coupled between the seat portion and an edge of the opening, wherein the seat portion is configured to support a user at a location proximate the bottom portion of the flotation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Publication number: 20130323992
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a construction for a float, the construction comprising a flotation device having a top portion, a bottom portion and an opening disposed through the top portion and the bottom portion, a seat portion located proximate the bottom portion of the flotation device, and a side wall coupled between the seat portion and an edge of the opening, wherein the seat portion is configured to support a user at a location proximate the bottom portion of the flotation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Publication number: 20130318703
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide an aquatic-based toy comprising a pool including an interior portion and an exterior wall, the exterior wall including at least one attachment site, a sprinkler configured to be removably coupled to the at least one attachment site of the exterior wall, the sprinkler including at least one spray opening configured to spray a stream of water in a selected direction, and a slide configured to be removeably positioned over the exterior wall and to extend into the interior portion of the pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Publication number: 20130323991
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a construction for a flotation device, the construction comprising a pants portion configured to be worn on the lower body of a user, and an inflatable core coupled to the pants portion and configured to encircle the midsection of the user, wherein the inflatable core includes a first chamber and a second chamber, each chamber configured to encircle the midsection of the user and to be separately inflatable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Publication number: 20130267135
    Abstract: A recreational floatation device is disclosed. In one example, the recreational floatation device comprises a main body having a front portion and members extending substantially parallel from the front portion, a seat portion attached to the main body between the two parallel members and adjacent to the front portion, for receiving and supporting a user of the recreational flotation device in a seated portion, and a floating board removably attachable to said main body, when positioned between the parallel members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Patent number: D679770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Patent number: D702789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Berenson, Jeffrey J. LeBlanc
  • Patent number: D719630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Berenson, Peter Santaw, Jeffrey J. LeBlanc, Benjamin Gould
  • Patent number: D823966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Patent number: D839982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson
  • Patent number: D873329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Berenson