Combined Patents (Class 135/96)
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Patent number: 12245681Abstract: A hammock stand includes two structural support arms extending from a central base and configured to support a hammock above the base. Each support arm has a curved shape bowing inward at upper ends, such that an overall shape of the hammock stand is tapered. The hammock stand is configured to support a hammock occupant generally oriented transverse to an axis defined along the structural support arms. The structural support arms are coupled to the central base by a coupling assembly. In some examples, the coupling assembly includes a yoke configured to couple the structural support arms to a rotary bearing. The rotary bearing allows the structural support arms, and therefore the hammock, to swivel relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: Yellow Leaf Hammocks, LLCInventors: Iosef Demin, Rachel Connors, Bryce Gibson, Kurt MacLaurin
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Patent number: 12226022Abstract: A pop up cover for a crib is provided for providing a safe, comfortable and isolated environment for a child in a crib. The pop-up cover may be made of breathable fabric panels having an integrated frame, for example a flexible frame, which can be folded (collapsed) on itself, for example when folded in specific ways if appropriate force is applied and which keeps the fabric in a taught, open position when unfolded (preventing the panels form falling inwards onto each other). The pop up cover can be lightweight and compact, quick and easy to set up, dark inside and breathable.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2024Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: Slumberpod LLCInventors: Kathryn Beck Mallory, Louise Wingfield Childs, Maureen Carroll, Stephen Jones, Jeffrey Juskowich
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Patent number: 12201084Abstract: The present invention relates to a rain and sun shield device for pet crates/cages that prevents rainwater from accumulating inside the crates. More specifically, the rain and sun shield device includes multiple lip structures designed to be mounted on the top surface of the crate, such that the lip structures deflect any rainwater pouring over the crate and prevent any rainwater from entering inside the crate. The rain and sun shield device can be retrofitted to existing animal crate/cage designs or incorporated into the manufacturing of new models to provide protection against rainwater and sunlight. The device protects pets from the elements while being kept in a crate or cage placed in outdoor settings or while being transported in the bed of a pickup truck. The device ensures that pets remain safe, shaded, and dry.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2023Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Inventor: John Thompson
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Patent number: 12065852Abstract: A privacy shade partition system is provided. The system may utilize a plurality of frame members adjustably coupled to one another. Each of the plurality of frame members may have a plurality of attachment points permanently coupled thereto. Further, the plurality of frame members may be adjustably coupled to one another via a plurality of interlocking adjustment mechanisms. The system may additionally utilize a plurality of legs coupled to the plurality of frame members. Each of the plurality of legs may comprise a bracket coupling mechanism adjustably coupled thereto. Further, the system may have a privacy shade coupled to each of the plurality of attachment points.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Inventor: Jamie Valentine
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Patent number: 12037806Abstract: The present invention provides a three-folding inflatable car roof tent and a storage device thereof. The three-folding inflatable car roof tent includes a tent main body, composite slide rails, a three-folding bed frame and the a storage device; the three-folding bed frame is fixedly installed above a base frame; the tent main body is detachably fixed on the three-folding bed frame; the storage device is of a shell structure that is telescopically adjusted in size; the lower side border of the storage device is in sliding connection with the border of the base frame; and the three-folding bed frame may be stored by the sliding storage device after being folded. The three-folding inflatable car roof tent is relatively light in overall weight, firm in structure and convenient to support and store.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Beijing Playdo Outdoor Product Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jinlong Wang
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Patent number: 11993348Abstract: The present invention provides a nose cone system that comprises an inflatable body, a plurality of retainer ribs, a retainer trough positioned below the inflatable body, a plurality of winches attached along the outer surface of the retainer trough, and a plurality of winch straps with which to pull in the inflatable body as it is deflated while holding it in place, in coordination with the winch.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Parker Maritime Technologies, LLCInventors: William J. Parker, III, Katherine Howell Brinson, James E Riseborough
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Patent number: 11871836Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a hammock suspension structure is provided. The frame is light and foldable, and portable. This allows it to be taken to many different environments and provides a self-sufficient structure to enjoy a hammock once unfolded into its final shape from its folded, portable configuration. Furthermore, its unique design makes it particularly light and capable of supporting a high load (e.g., up to 250 kg), therefore allowing more than one person to utilize it at the same time. The hammock bed convertible allows a more defined transformation from bed to sofa configuration, and vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventors: Amjad Kayyal, Sasha Boucicaut
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Patent number: 11865057Abstract: A portable confinement device for confining a person upon a mattress is provided. The device includes a frame and a flexible enclosure. The frame includes a base member and at least two upright members. The upright members include support portions and bridge portions connecting the support portions. The bridge portions are connected to the support portions by lockable hinges. When the hinges are locked, the bridge portions are in an upright position. When the hinges are unlocked, the bridge portions are in a downward, lowered position. The enclosure is supported by and sits upon the frame to stabilize the device from tipping over. A mattress may be received into the interior space of the enclosure. The enclosure includes an opening for allowing a person to enter or exit the interior space of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Abram's Nation, LLCInventors: Rose Morris, Jeff Morris
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Patent number: 11771187Abstract: A sunshade for an outdoor public space, having a pane made from an at least partially opaque material and a pivotal mount adapted to be fixed to the ground and pivotally supporting the pane for rotation about a vertical axis of rotation. The pane is of elongate shape, extending longitudinally, parallel to the axis of rotation, between a lower end and an upper free end. The pane has a width and a thickness smaller than the width.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: JCDecaux SAInventor: Jean Francois Nion
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Patent number: 11764726Abstract: A device for simultaneous provision of shade and generation of solar power, suitable for deployment as a sailboat bimini or awning and a process for providing shade and generating solar power. The device includes multiple flexible solar panels, connected electrically, and bonded to rigid lightweight panels which are hinged together with restraints that prevent panel flexing or bending and thereby avoid propagation of microcracks in the solar cells, increasing longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Inventor: Nicholas Patrick Wynn
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Patent number: 11686119Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tent trailer and a vehicle, the tent trailer is capable of being connected with the vehicle to move with the vehicle. The tent trailer includes a tent assembly, a wheel assembly having two opposite wheels, and a connecting assembly. The tent assembly is arranged on the connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes a first connecting member arranged between the two opposite wheels, and two opposite connecting shafts, two ends of each of the connecting shafts are respectively connected with one corresponding wheel and one corresponding one of the first connecting member, so as to connect the wheels with the first connecting member, and the vehicle is connected with the first connecting member to drive the tent trailer to move. The vehicle of the present disclosure has multiple functions and is convenient to use.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventor: William Huang
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Patent number: 11654081Abstract: An outdoor furniture item (1) includes at least one seating and/or lying unit (3), a first shell element (5), and a second shell element (7). The first shell element (5) and/or the second shell element (7) can be selectively rearranged into a first configuration and into a second configuration with respect to the respective other shell element (7, 5). In the first configuration, the first shell element (5) and the second shell element (7) are at least partly nested in one another. In the second configuration the first shell element (5) and the second shell element (7) together enclose an essentially closed inner space, in which the at least one seating and/or lying unit (3) is located.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Inventor: Torsten Sauer
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Patent number: 11633075Abstract: The satin towel is a composite textile structure. The satin towel is configured for use in drying hair. The satin towel incorporates an absorbent sheeting and one or more satin sheetings. The one or more satin sheetings attach to the absorbent sheeting such that each of the one or more satin sheetings forms an exterior surface of the satin towel. The absorbent sheeting wicks water through the one or more satin sheeting. Each of the one or more satins sheetings presents a low abrasion surface that is rubbed against the hair.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Inventor: Anitha Woodley
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Patent number: 11503777Abstract: A plant cover device may include an enclosure having an upper end, a lower tubular end opposite the upper end, and a medial seam coupling the upper end and the lower tubular end. The upper end may include panels coupled together to partially define a plant-receiving cavity therein. Each of the panels may have a major mesh surface, and a panel seam extending along a peripheral edge of the major mesh surface, adjacent panels being coupled together at respective panel seams. The lower tubular end may include a major mesh surface and having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end being coupled to the medial seam. The lower tubular end may also partially define the plant-receiving cavity therein. The enclosure may have a curved flexible support carried by the medial seam, and a pole extending vertically from a surface to an apex of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: TREE DEFENDER, LLCInventors: Scott K. Thompson, Thomas A. Thayer, Jr.
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Patent number: 11497316Abstract: A portable bed system comprising a foldable light tubular frame, a foldable shock absorbing molded hollow polymer body containing apposing edges, a foldable squishy foam mattress; when in a folded configuration for stowing, the bed reduces in size, resists shock and the opposing edges seal preventing liquid, insects or dust from entering through its body into the mattress thus overcoming other temporary portable bed size, durability and hygiene limitations.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Inventor: Philippe Georges Habchi
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Patent number: 11478561Abstract: An apparatus may include one or more light components that are configured to emit light to sanitize and disinfect one or more objects included within the apparatus. The apparatus may have an interior cavity at which the light components are located, where the interior cavity is accessible via one or more doors, an opening, a lid, etc. The apparatus may have a conveyor that transports objects from a first end of the apparatus to a second end of the apparatus, where the objects are sanitized during transport. The apparatus may be transitioned from an expanded configuration to an unexpanded/collapsed configuration, and vice versa. The apparatus may be stationary or include wheels or other mechanisms that allow the apparatus to be moved between different locations. Objects that are sanitized by the light components of the apparatus will be free of pathogens (e.g., viruses, bacteria, etc.) that are potentially harmful to humans.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Kart Kleen LLCInventor: Jason Gardiner
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Patent number: 11198487Abstract: Buoyant sun protection devices have a canopy are provided. A connecting structure has a longitudinal member connected to a first and second elbow. The elbows are connected to first and second crossmembers. The crossmembers each having a distal end attached to a first and a second end cap. A first float has an aperture therethrough. The first float is sized to fit over the longitudinal member. An arc float includes a portion having an aperture centered therein. The aperture includes an outer wall sized to fit around the first and second end caps and the crossmembers. The arc float includes at least two cutouts. A rotatable sun protection canopy is attached to the cross members in the area of the at least two cutouts for surrounding a user within a with a buoyant sunshade.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Inventors: Karen Walz, Charles Walz
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Patent number: 10998461Abstract: A solar canopy has a solar panel assembly including a first solar panel coupled to a second solar panel and oriented non-parallel with respect to the second solar panel. The solar panel assembly has an effective solar-panel-assembly wind loading less than a sum of a first-solar-panel effective wind loading and a second-solar-panel effective wind loading determined individually. An actual load applied by the solar panel assembly to a solar-panel-assembly support structure coupled thereto when the solar panel assembly is subject to a wind loading is less than a design load for the solar panel assembly subject to the wind loading based on a sum of a first-solar-panel net pressure and a second-solar-panel net pressure determined independently.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: RBI Solar, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Thomas Needham, Frank Carl Oudheusden
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Patent number: 10837194Abstract: Portable relaxation pod. The portable relaxation pod includes a foldable exterior housing with walls, front flaps configured to close at least partially and an interior ceiling. Interior panels have acoustic foam and corrugated plastic layers. The interior panels abut the ceiling and walls. The portable seating system of a foldable chair equipped with a massage cushion is placed inside the exterior housing. A relaxation system includes an eye mask, headphones connected to an audio player and a portable foot massager, which is placed outside of the exterior housing in front of the seating system.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Inner Mission, LLCInventor: Annemarie Ruggiero
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Patent number: 10650423Abstract: An intelligent umbrella includes a wireless communication transceiver to receive commands or messages from a mobile computing device and an integrated computing device, the integrated computing device including one or more memory devices, one or more processors and computer-readable instructions stored in the one or more memory devices. The computer-readable instructions are executable by the one or more processors to receive the commands or messages, via the wireless communication transceiver from the mobile computing device and to generate instructions, signals, commands and/or messages, based, at least in part on the received commands or messages from the mobile computing device. The computer-readable instructions are executable by the one or more processors to communicate the generated instructions, signals, commands or messages to one or more assemblies of the intelligent umbrella to cause the one or more assemblies of the intelligent umbrella to move in a specified manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Shadecraft, Inc.Inventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
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Patent number: 10618446Abstract: A stackable enclosure for support of a mast stored in horizontal position and rotatable to a vertically deployed position. The enclosure employs a housing have sidewalls constructed and arranged to support a plurality of stacked enclosures. The dimensions of the enclosure with wheels can allow for the transporting of thirty units on a single 48 drop deck trailer. The enclosure has a hinged lid to allow ease of access to the interior which can house a power system to operate a bank of lights. Outriggers positioned along each corner of the enclosure provide stability to the mast in high winds. A hinged axle can be used to pivot enclosure wheels upward, allowing the enclosure to rest flush on a trailer deck or ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Inventor: Gino Kennedy
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Patent number: 10565631Abstract: An intelligent umbrella includes a wireless communication transceiver to receive commands or messages from a mobile computing device and an integrated computing device, the integrated computing device including one or more memory devices, one or more processors and computer-readable instructions stored in the one or more memory devices. The computer-readable instructions are executable by the one or more processors to receive the commands or messages, via the wireless communication transceiver from the mobile computing device and to generate instructions, signals, commands and/or messages, based, at least in part on the received commands or messages from the mobile computing device. The computer-readable instructions are executable by the one or more processors to communicate the generated instructions, signals, commands or messages to one or more assemblies of the intelligent umbrella to cause the one or more assemblies of the intelligent umbrella to move in a specified manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Inventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
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Patent number: 10342354Abstract: An adjustable height, covered, foldable, configurable modifiable seat with a seat frame (comprising a bottom frame, a back frame, and an upper frame) and at least one frame opening defined by the contours of at least a portion of the seat frame. A bleacher hook is disposed on the seat frame. Lower hinges connect the bottom frame to the back frame and upper hinges connect the back frame to the upper frame. The lower and upper hinges can be locked to provide the frame with stability. A first support member is connected to the lower hinges and a second support member is connected to the upper hinges. A fabric is disposed over at least a portion of said seat frame and at least one frame opening. The modifiable seat is used by a user in a first, second, third, or fourth configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Inventor: Thomas A. Partridge
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Patent number: 10327521Abstract: An intelligent shading object, comprises a plurality of shading elements, a shading element deployment mechanism, a support structure, and a base unit. A shading element deployment mechanism deploys a plurality of shading elements independently of each other. A support structure is coupled to the shading element deployment mechanism. A base unit is coupled to the support structure to provide stability to the support structure, the shading element deployment mechanism, and the plurality of shading elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
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Patent number: 10244835Abstract: Some umbrellas include a support assembly, canopy assembly, and a toroidal air bladder. The support assembly includes a pump and a handle. The canopy assembly includes a plurality of support ribs attached to the handle, and a sheet attached to each of the support ribs. The toroidal air bladder is coupled to the air pump, and the air bladder disposed about the handle and engages the support ribs.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: The Handwerker Umbrella Company LLCInventors: Neil Handwerker, Kevin Bailey, James Henderson, Tim Haats
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Patent number: 10227791Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are generally related to a mobile shelter. In particular, several embodiments relate more particularly to a movable storage container configured for interconversion between various configurations. In several embodiments, the mobile shelter is configured as a shelter adequate for protection of its occupants against the elements. In several embodiments, the shelter optionally converts into a collapsed configuration suitable for transportation.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: EDAR (Everyone Deserves a Roof), Inc.Inventors: Eric Lindeman, Miguel de Jesus Orozco, Peter Samuelson
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Patent number: 10167644Abstract: A mobile modular sound isolation enclosure having a swing opening door, wherein the sound isolation enclosure is collapsible into a carry bag and shippable by a regular postal carrier. The sound isolation enclosure includes a modular frame structure having structural members that are assemblable in different configurations so as to form frames of different shapes and/or sizes. The sound isolation enclosure further includes a door frame module, which includes a swing open door frame. The sound isolation enclosure additionally includes a plurality of modular soundproofing panels including flexible composite layered sound blocking material and sound absorbent sheet material. At least one of the plurality of modular soundproofing panels may include the swing open door. Each of the plurality of modular sound proofing panels comprise attachers operable to connect adjacent sound proofing panels consecutively to one another to form a continuous wall of the sound isolation enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Inventor: Adil Aliyevich Aliev
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Patent number: 10078856Abstract: A mobile computing device may comprise a user interface component configured to output stimuli and receive inputs, a wireless transceiver configured to communicate commands and/or messages to one or more wireless transceivers of the one or more electronic devices, and one or more processors coupled to the user interface component and the wireless transceiver. A computer-readable storage medium may contain computer-readable instructions, that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive input corresponding to a selected azimuth movement/position of the intelligent umbrella and a selected tilting movement position, communicate messages and/or commands, based on the selected azimuth movement and the selected tilting movement to the intelligent umbrella to cause a support assembly to rotate with respect to a base about an azimuth axis and to cause an upper support assembly to tilt with respect to a lower assembly about an elevation axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Shadecraft, Inc.Inventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
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Patent number: 10030407Abstract: This invention provides an adjustable canopy system for a workspace that includes a perimeter frame that exerts tension on a fabric piece, and defines illustratively, an ovular outline shape. The fabric piece can include a central/spine rod that is external, or internal of the fabric, so as to define a V-shaped cross section. The canopy element is mounted on an arm assembly so that it rotates to adjust tilt. The arm assembly also includes a multi-dimensional joint that allows for motion in a plurality of degrees of freedom. Illustratively, the multi-dimensional joint exerts selectable holding friction that retains the joint at a predetermined orientation, but allows movement under appropriate biasing force by a user. The multi-dimensional joint is mounted on the end of an upright. A base clamp is mounted with respect to a slot/groove or on an edge of the desktop.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: SIERRA PACIFIC VENTURES LLCInventors: Edwin Beedle, Mary Beedle, Michael J. Strasser, Imraan Aziz, Thomas E. King, William G. Tammen
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Patent number: 9985154Abstract: A solar canopy has a solar panel assembly including a first solar panel coupled to a second solar panel and oriented non-parallel with respect to the second solar panel. The solar panel assembly has an effective solar-panel-assembly wind loading less than a sum of a first-solar-panel effective wind loading and a second-solar-panel effective wind loading determined individually. An actual load applied by the solar panel assembly to a solar-panel-assembly support structure coupled thereto when the solar panel assembly is subject to a wind loading is less than a design load for the solar panel assembly subject to the wind loading based on a sum of a first-solar-panel net pressure and a second-solar-panel net pressure determined independently.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: FCX SOLAR LLCInventors: Christopher Thomas Needham, Frank Carl Oudheusden
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Patent number: 9849940Abstract: Method and apparatus for a recreational canopy which may be used with watercraft, or other structures, wherein the canopy is constructed by using a pair of flexible, resilient rod-like members wherein one end of each of the flexible rods is inserted through mating apertures in an upright support member mounted onto the watercraft, or other structure, so that the rods are bowed outwardly and frictionally held in the stanchion. A canopy, which may be constructed of solar cell fabric, is attached between the rods so that the canopy generally appears to be in an elongated V-shaped structure which stretches across a portion of the supporting structure, such as a watercraft, between the flexible rods.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Inventor: Lawrence A Greer
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Patent number: 9788658Abstract: A mediation seat is provided. The mediation seat includes a first fabric panel including an edge having a first side, a second side, a top and a bottom. At least one pocket is formed about the edge along the first side, the top and the second side. A second fabric panel includes a proximal end, a distal end, a first side and a second side. The proximal end is secured to the top of the first fabric panel. A top end of a first rigid pole is secured to the first side at a distal end of the second fabric panel. A top end of a second rigid pole is secured to the second side at a distal end of the second fabric panel 28. A bendable and flexible pole runs through the at least one pocket running from the first side, through the top and to the second side.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: Sharon Grace King-O'Connor
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Patent number: 9745021Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a boat shade including an upper portion having a front end and a back end with an intermediate section therebetween. The boat shade further includes a lower portion having a top end coupled to the back end of the upper portion such that the lower portion extends downwardly from the upper portion. Further, the lower portion has a bottom end including a pair of members configured for being removably inserted into a pair of apertures of a boat.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventor: Emanuel Dimitri Volakis
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Patent number: 9713386Abstract: A sun shade assembly includes a sun bathing chair including an upper section with an upper surface to support a person's head. Each of a pair of supports has a bottom end and an upper end. The supports are vertically oriented and each bottom end has a base attached thereto to retain the supports in a vertical orientation. A pair of mounts is provided and each of the supports has one of the mounts positioned thereon. The mounts are movable between associated ones of the upper and lower ends. The mounts are releasably secured to an associated one of the supports to retain the mounts at a selected position on the supports. An elongated rod extends between and is mounted on the mounts. The rod is positioned over the upper surface to block sun over a portion of the sun bathing chair.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Inventor: Michael Pawlikoski
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Patent number: 9636958Abstract: An extendable compartment assembly having a first compartment and a second compartment each having opposing sidewalls and a ceiling, a first frame coupled to the first compartment, a second frame coupled to the second compartment, and a slide assembly coupling the first frame to the second frame such that the second compartment is slideable relative to the first compartment between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the second compartment is at least partially disposed within the first compartment and in the second position the second compartment is at least partially disposed outside the first compartment. A hitch assembly comprising a base arm having first and second ends, a first mating arm coupled with the first end, a second mating arm coupled with the second end, and a bias member coupling the first mating arm to the second mating arm.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Hitch Hotel Inc.Inventors: Geoff Patterson, Grant Nelson
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Patent number: 9392880Abstract: A collapsible crib is an infant bed that is particularly sized in order to facilitate transport and incorporates various features that permit it to be deployed and assembled with relative ease. The collapsible crib contains a canopy section and a crib section that are utilized to provide a partially enclosed sleeping area for an infant. The canopy section is detachably coupled to the crib section and provides shade to the interior portion where the infant would be positioned. The crib section is the padded enclosed sleeping area that is particularly constructed with features permitting it to be disassembled and reassembled with ease. The canopy section and the crib section contain features that permit them to transition between a collapsed state and an assembled state. Through the combination of these components the collapsible crib offers a safe and secure enclosed sleeping area for infants that can be easily transported.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Inventor: Liem Do
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Patent number: 9320353Abstract: A composite cover for covering an item of furniture comprising a sheet of material laid on a support which is, one embodiment, is on an array of elastic cords and is in another embodiment is a fan array of panels.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Inventors: Olaf Dietrich Elze, Shaw Finlay Sterling
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Patent number: 9248957Abstract: A height adjustable column for a shipping container building structure. The height adjustable column has an upper sleeve portion, a middle sleeve portion and a lower sleeve. When the column is in the non-extended position the middle sleeve portion is fully slid within the lower and upper sleeve portions and a substantive length of the upper sleeve portion is slid within the lower sleeve portion such that ISO apertures in the middle sleeves are aligned whereby the height of the column is at a reduced height compared to that that of a standard shipping container. When the column is in the extended position locking means on the middle sleeve portion engage and lock with the corresponding slotted apertures on the lower and upper sleeve portions as to support and retain the column at a height equal to or greater than the height of a standard shipping container.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: LIFTING POINT PTY LTDInventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Patent number: 9215936Abstract: A single-person chair includes a proximal end and a distal end. A generally convex central portion extends between the proximal end and the distal end. The central portion extends upwardly, forming a first pool between the proximal end and the central portion and a second pool between the distal end and the central portion. A longitudinal centerline extends between the proximal end and the distal end. A first sidewall extends between the proximal end and the distal end on a first side of the longitudinal centerline. A second sidewall extends between the proximal end and the distal end on a second side of the longitudinal centerline such that that a liquid can be contained within the chair between the proximal end, the distal end, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Inventors: Dianne Hoffmann, Mark D. Kuhn, IV, Luc Tenthorey, John Halko, IV
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Patent number: 9016298Abstract: A hunting blind is presently disclosed that includes a central support comprising a main body and an extendable portion, the extendable portion configured to maintain the hunting blind in an upright position, a gun rest secured to the main body of the central support opposite the extendable portion, a plurality of ribs pivotally secured to the main body of the central support, the ribs configured to rotate between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and a screen comprising a plurality of opaque screen sections, each screen section secured to at least one rib and at least one other rib or the main body of the central support, each screen section comprising a flexible material such that the screen sections are collapsible, wherein when the ribs are in the open configuration, the screen is configured to obscure a hunter from a target.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventor: Robert Mausen
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Patent number: 9010349Abstract: A bouldering mat/tent combination includes a mat having a first mat member and a second mat member hingedly connected to the first mat member along a transverse seam so that the mat is convertible between an open mat position and a closed mat position. A first storage pouch is attached to or defined by the mat. A tent membrane member is disposable within the first storage pouch. The tent membrane can be releasably connected to the mat with one or more releasable fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: Jason Heacock
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Patent number: 8997770Abstract: A wheelchair covering device extends around a wheelchair to protect a user positioned in the wheelchair against inclement weather, such as rain, snow, sunlight and the like. The device includes a support unit configured for coupling to a wheelchair. A canopy is coupled to the support unit. The canopy is configured for extending over and shading a seat of the wheelchair. A flexible panel is removably coupled to the canopy. The panel is configured to extend around the seat of the wheelchair.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Verna Martin
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Patent number: 8997769Abstract: A system and method are provided for the shielding of outdoor electrical equipment from inclement weather, the system comprising: a plurality of support brackets affixed to the outdoor electrical equipment; a support frame disposed in the support brackets; a waterproof cover disposed over the frame; an apron depending from the cover, configured to cover electrical connections on a side of the outdoor electrical equipment.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: GenTent Safety Canopies, LLCInventor: Mark A. Carpenter
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Patent number: 8997768Abstract: A retractable canopy assembly includes a recoiling member that has a first end, a second end and a perimeter wall extending between the first and second ends. A mount is attached to the recoiling member and is configured to engage a dwelling surface. A canopy has an attached end, a free end, a top surface, a bottom surface, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The attached end extends through the canopy aperture and is attached to the spindle of the recoiling member. The recoiling member retracts the canopy into the recoiling member when the spindle rotates in the first direction. A pair of legs each is pivotally attached to the canopy adjacent to the free end. A pair of side panels each has a fixable end and a hanging end. Each of the first and second lateral edges has one of the fixable ends removably coupled thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Mike F. Bourne
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Patent number: 8991914Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a device for providing a changing room and/or bathroom space on a watercraft. More specifically, a lounge chair is configured to open either manually or with aid of gas or air shocks in certain embodiments to reveal a changing room and/or bathroom space. On opening, a header bracket is released and deployed, in certain embodiments with aid of gas or air shocks, whereby the privacy curtain's substantially opaque and lightweight fabric is deployed around the revealed space.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Premier Marine, Inc.Inventor: David L. Grovender
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Patent number: 8991411Abstract: A screen tent apparatus for beach chair that includes a netting apparatus disposed to overlie a pair of bowed frame members, said bowed frame members attachable to each of a first bar and a second bar releasably securable to the respective head and foot of an extant beach chair, wherein the netting apparatus concavely situates a roof section overlying said beach chair and a pair of side sheets vertically encloses each side of said beach chair, whereby a user is enabled screened comfort in the outdoors and entry of insects to the beach chair and a user seated thereupon is preventable.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Jospeh Neuman
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Patent number: 8991410Abstract: A chair shade including a cover sheet, frame having a first end and a second end, a sliding unit simultaneously affixed to the cover sheet and slideably affixed to the frame such that the sliding unit moves along the length of the frame when a force is applied and maintains its position on the frame when no force is applied and a securing unit that secures the first end and second end of the frame to corresponding opposite sides of a chair.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Alysium Trading Co.Inventors: James Surek, Marinela Surek, Scott W. Beu, Ronaldo J. Santiago, Renato E. ImaƱa
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Publication number: 20150087893Abstract: A float tent can include: a frame having a pool frame portion with a tent frame portion thereof over the pool frame portion; a tent having the tent frame portion, the tent having a closable opening; and a pool having the pool frame portion, the pool having pool sides dimensioned to hold at least 8 inches of water and having a pool base dimension sufficient for a person to lay in the pool without touching pool sides. The tent can include tent walls having an angle that inhibits condensation drip, the angle being with respect to the pool base, such as at least 4.5 degrees. The tent can include a material that is opaque. The float tent can include a heater configured to heat the water to skin temperature of the person. The float tent can include a water circulation pump and filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: Zen Float Co. LLCInventors: William Charles Hill, Shane Jospeh Stott, Sean Gale Stott
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Patent number: 8978679Abstract: A temporary garage device is disclosed that allows users to easily protect the outside of their vehicle from the elements. The temporary garage device comprises a protective cover component and a storage component for storing the protective cover component. Typically, the protective cover component is positioned in an arc-shape via a plurality of thin beams secured to the interior surface of the protective cover component to form a semi-rigid skeletal structure. Specifically, the protective cover component collapses in an accordion style for storage in the interior of the storage component. When needed, the protective cover component can then be linearly extended outward from the storage component in a semi-tubular configuration to cover the vehicle. Additionally, the storage component can comprise a plurality of wheels secured to a bottom side to allow the storage component to move and for ease in transportation of the temporary garage device.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventor: Joseph Jennings
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Patent number: 8973593Abstract: Vegetation-containing hunting blind includes a vegetation-shielding/offering member. Inside the member vegetation can be grown.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2003Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Inventor: Christopher John Rudy