Patents by Inventor Trevor J. Hinz
Trevor J. Hinz 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).
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Publication number: 20140202510Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Patent number: 8698455Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Publication number: 20120318315Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Publication number: 20120021269Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Publication number: 20120017958Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Patent number: 8084990Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Patent number: 8082937Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Publication number: 20110155199Abstract: A tent having an automatically stored window covering. As a window for the tent is moved from a closed position, where a fabric cover covers the window opening, to an open position, where the fabric cover is partially or fully removed from the opening, the fabric cover automatically stores itself. The only use effort to both open and store the fabric cover is in opening the fabric cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: David A. Harper, Nicholas W. Vaughn, Chun Ming Feng, Yiyun Culp, Hui Qiang Yu, Trevor J. Hinz, John Trevor Bailey, Michael Wayne Peterson
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Publication number: 20110079260Abstract: A hinged door (26) is provided for a tent (20). The hinged tent door (26) in one embodiment includes a frame (46) for supporting the outer edges of the door. The hinged tent door (26) may include a removable frame (46) so that the door may be folded along with the tent into a compact configuration for storage. As an example, the frame (46) may be one or more poles (48, 50) that are removably attached to the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Trevor J. Hinz, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Michael W. Peterson, Rick L. Looslie, Heidi Coble, John Trevor Bailey, Yiyun Culp
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Publication number: 20110023923Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Patent number: 7836905Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Publication number: 20100283424Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc. (Orglgt)Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon
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Publication number: 20100059095Abstract: A rainfly (24) for a tent (20). The rainfly (24) includes a fabric having first and second sides (26, 28), the first side (26) being configured to reflect radiant heat energy of the sun so that the inside of a tent on which the rainfly is placed is maintained cooler than a tent not having such a rainfly, and the second side (28) being configured to absorb or retain radiant heat energy of the sun and keep the tent inside warmer in the winter than a tent not utilizing such a rainfly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Trevor J. Hinz, Stuart L. Meether, Yiyun Sherri Culp, Michael Wayne Peterson, Rachelle L. Slates
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Publication number: 20090249700Abstract: A backpack (160) with an air frame (162). The backpack includes a storage compartment, an air frame (162), and at least one strap (168) for securing the bag to a person. The air frame (162) includes an air bladder, which stiffens as it is inflated. The air frame (162) may include portions that are individually inflatable, and a pump (26) may be included for inflating the air frame (162). The backpack (160) may include inflatable portions (22) designed to provide support to specific portions of a user's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2007Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Michael Wayne Peterson, David L. Berdan, Trevor J. Hinz, John P. Barnett, Jason T. McClintock, Susan L. Michaelis, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Derrick D. Lenz, Duane D. Marshall, Gail R. Matheus, Jake L. Hillard, Daniel D. DeBrunner, Mark A. Hrubant, Tracy A. Beehn, Timothy E. Daniel
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Publication number: 20080210283Abstract: A hinged door (26) is provided for a tent (20). The hinged tent door (26) in one embodiment includes a frame (46) for supporting the outer edges of the door. The hinged tent door (26) may include a removable frame (46) so that the door may be folded along with the tent into a compact configuration for storage. As an example, the frame (46) may be one or more poles (48, 50) that are removably attached to the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Trevor J. Hinz, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Michael W. Peterson, Rick L. Looslie, Heidi Coble, John Trevor Bailey, Yiyun Culp
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Publication number: 20080190471Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Tarter, Stuart L. Meether, Trevor J. Hinz, Yiyun Culp, Michael D. Brockel, Robert L. Lawhon