Patents by Inventor Valerie D. Jackson

Valerie D. Jackson 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: 8567577
    Abstract: The luggage and air mattress combination is a wheeled luggage device including an upper compartment for storage of personal items. A lower compartment houses an inflatable mattress, which can be extended from the lower compartment and pumped up for use as a sleeping or lounging platform. A pump is housed in the luggage and connected to the mattress for inflation thereof. A backrest is also housed adjacent the lower compartment and is extracted therefrom for use. Pivotal arms are positioned adjacent the backrest to enhance the user's comfort. A canopy may be removably attached to the luggage to block out light from the surrounding area and add a modicum of privacy. An insulated liner may be provided for use in the upper compartment for the storage of food, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Valerie D. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20110056788
    Abstract: The luggage and air mattress combination is a wheeled luggage device including an upper compartment for storage of personal items. A lower compartment houses an inflatable mattress, which can be extended from the lower compartment and pumped up for use as a sleeping or lounging platform. A pump is housed in the luggage and connected to the mattress for inflation thereof. A backrest is also housed adjacent the lower compartment and is extracted therefrom for use. Pivotal arms are positioned adjacent the backrest to enhance the user's comfort. A canopy may be removably attached to the luggage to block out light from the surrounding area and add a modicum of privacy. An insulated liner may be provided for use in the upper compartment for the storage of food, if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: VALERIE D. JACKSON
  • Publication number: 20040028853
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are disposable coverings for planar articles equipped with integral, detachable or non-detachable, refuse receptacles. The present invention generally comprises a rectangular top sheet that serves as the disposable covering and a bag-like refuse receptacle attached along either the underside or topside of the sheet. The top sheet and receptacle are typically fabricated of strong, plastic materials. The dimensions of the disposable covering may be varied to suit a wide range of applications and configurations (e.g. round or square top sheets may be utilized). The present invention's design is simple and straightforward, and can be economically manufactured and sold. In use, the refuse receptacle of the present invention is typically folded and tightly compressed with one end of the receptacle attached to the top sheet along a perforated seam. When it is time to dispose of that which is on the top sheet (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Valerie D. Jackson