Patents by Inventor Yiyun Culp
Yiyun Culp 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: 20240100398Abstract: A swim aid comprising a torso flotation pad, an attachment member, a right armband flotation pad and a left armband flotation pad. The right armband flotation pad is operatively connected to the torso flotation pad and includes an opening for receiving the right arm of a wearer. The left armband flotation pad is also operatively connected to the torso flotation pad and includes an opening for receiving the left arm of a wearer. At least one of the right or left armband flotation pads includes elastic material for expanding and compressing the armband flotation pads on the wearer's arm, reducing the need for buckles or straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventor: Yiyun Culp
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Publication number: 20230202626Abstract: The present invention is a flotation device that includes three-dimensional features to encourage children to wear the device more often. The added three-dimensional features give the flotation device a costume-like appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventor: Yiyun Culp
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Patent number: 11273890Abstract: A life jacket vest including a life jacket member having a pair of arm openings and a lining having a pair of sleeve members and a perimeter. The lining is positioned in mating relationship with at least a portion of the life jacket member and is attached along at least a portion of the perimeter of the life jacket member. The sleeve members are received and extend through the openings of the life jacket member and are not attached to the life jacket member. The life jacket member may include a fastener member and a size adjustment member. The lining may include a neck portion and a collar portion. By attaching the lining to the life jacket member in places other than the arm openings, the present life jacket vest allows for a greater range of motion and less constraints in the arm openings of the life jacket member.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventor: Yiyun Culp
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Publication number: 20210022214Abstract: A battery is provided comprising a power storage element, a battery housing, at least two electrical contacts, at least one first charging port, and at least one second charging port. The two electrical contacts and the first charging port are in electrical communication with the power storage element to allow discharge of the at least one power storage element. Similarly, the electrical contacts and the second charging port are in electrical communication with the power storage element to charge at least one power storage element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Matthew G. Law, Ja'el Revona Bond, Erin Fillingham, Yiyun Culp, Adam A. Luedke, Evan Fulford
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Publication number: 20200130790Abstract: A life jacket vest including a life jacket member having a pair of arm openings and a lining having a pair of sleeve members and a perimeter. The lining is positioned in mating relationship with at least a portion of the life jacket member and is attached along at least a portion of the perimeter of the life jacket member. The sleeve members are received and extend through the openings of the life jacket member and are not attached to the life jacket member. The life jacket member may include a fastener member and a size adjustment member. The lining may include a neck portion and a collar portion. By attaching the lining to the life jacket member in places other than the arm openings, the present life jacket vest allows for a greater range of motion and less constraints in the arm openings of the life jacket member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventor: Yiyun Culp
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Publication number: 20180186432Abstract: A seat system for watercraft, preferably inflatable watercraft, the seat system comprising a seat having a base and a backrest, a support system comprising straps removably attaching the seat to the inner sidewall of the watercraft, the seat system alleviating at least a portion of a user's weight from the watercraft floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Steve Haring, Cynthia Willey, Darin Webb, Christine Noack, Nicole Birdsong, Michael Peterson, Rob Rippy, Mike Brockel, Yiyun Culp, Rui Luo, Rick L. Looslie, Gabe Trefz, Tanner Dickerson, David Nicholson, Jr., Daniel Youngers, Myles Levine
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Patent number: 9604711Abstract: A flotation vest comprising single adjustment strap for adjusting the girth or the vest as well as the length of the vest to allow for a proper fit around the wearer by adjustment of a single continuous strap.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Paul E Hoover, Yiyun Culp, Jean E Johnson, Rui Luo, Tyler M. Winthers, Shannon L Morrison
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Publication number: 20160332710Abstract: A flotation vest comprising single adjustment strap for adjusting the girth or the vest as well as the length of the vest to allow for a proper fit around the wearer by adjustment of a single continuous strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Hoover, Yiyun Culp, Jean E. Johnson, Rui Luo, Tyler M. Winthers, Shannon L. Morrison
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Publication number: 20150175338Abstract: A soft-sided cooler having a rigid liner configured to removably fit within said cooler, wherein said liner comprises panels of rigid material that are collapsible and foldable along seams of flexible material located between the rigid panels to maintain the waterproof condition of the liner and allow for folding, said liner further comprising a drain element for fluid communication with the exterior of the cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: The Coleman CompanyInventors: Yiyun Culp, Lisa A Gronau, Amy E Vogel, Ashleigh Perry DeBrunner, Michael W. Peterson, David B. Gibson, Justin W. Holt
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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: 8701688Abstract: A vent is provided for a tent or shelter. The vent is supported by a centrally located vent pole, the vent pole running lengthwise with the vent flap. The vent pole is formed of a construction that is resilient enough to support the vent during use, but is flexible enough so that the vent may be collapsed during storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventors: Nicholas W. Vaughn, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Yiyun Culp, John Z. Rose
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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: 20120125389Abstract: A vent is provided for a tent or shelter. The vent is supported by a centrally located vent pole, the vent pole running lengthwise with the vent flap. The vent pole is formed of a construction that is resilient enough to support the vent during use, but is flexible enough so that the vent may be collapsed during storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: The Coleman CompanyInventors: Nicholas W. Vaughn, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Yiyun Culp, John Z. Rose
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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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Patent number: D917647Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Yiyun Culp, Rick L. Looslie