Padded Patents (Class 5/420)
  • Patent number: 11957252
    Abstract: A foam pad structure having a protective film includes a substrate layer, a hot glue layer, a printed pattern layer, and an adhesive film. The substrate layer is made of a foam material. The substrate layer has two surfaces arranged oppositely on its upper and lower sides. The hot glue layer is coated on at least one of the two surfaces of the substrate layer. The hot glue layer has an adhesive surface facing away from the substrate layer. The printed pattern layer is composed of a pigment containing the same composition as the hot glue layer. The printed pattern layer is printed on the adhesive surface of the hot glue layer. The hot glue layer and the printed pattern layer are melted between the substrate layer and the adhesive film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventor: Hung Ya Wang
  • Patent number: 11946525
    Abstract: An impact absorbing device is disclosed for reducing a force exerted against a falling object upon impact of a falling object, the device comprising: a first layer including one or more baffles configured to undergo compression in response to the impact of the falling object, wherein pressure is increased as a result of restriction of air displacement and/or contents in the one or more baffles upon the compression of the one or more baffles and wherein increased pressure in the one or more baffles increases compression resistance of the one or more baffles causing the one or more baffles to exert a force which decelerates the falling object; and a second layer including one or more baffles layered on the one or more baffles of the first layer, wherein the one or more baffles of the second layer are configured to undergo compression in response to the compression of the one or more baffles of the first layer, wherein pressure is increased in the one or more baffles as a result of restriction of air displacemen
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hexnest Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Louis Van den Avont
  • Patent number: 11471742
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to yoga mats. In one example, a yoga mat preserver is disclosed, which includes a perimeter with dimensions substantially similar to a yoga mat, and a thickness substantially less than a thickness of the yoga mat. For this example, at least one component of the yoga mat preserver comprises a moisture absorbent material. In another example, a yoga mat carrier is disclosed, which includes a first end configured to wrap around a circumference of a first end of a rolled yoga mat, and a second end configured to wrap around a circumference of a second end of the rolled yoga mat. The yoga mat carrier further includes a strap in which a first end is attached to the first end of the yoga mat carrier, and a second end is attached to the second end of the yoga mat carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Kimberly Lin Bova
  • Patent number: 11439223
    Abstract: A backpack that comprises a series of durable fabric panels that have been sewn together to form a soft and expandable container, which has been equipped with ergonomic shoulder straps and numerous features for the homeless individual that help overcome many of the shortcomings and disadvantages of prior art. The backpack employs a series of adjustable quick-release straps to provide expandability and Velcro connections for detachability. The backpack employs an internal pleated back pad that is removable to be used as a sleeping pad and in combination with a chevron stitch pattern for added support and user comfort. The backpack also has a closure system for closing the top inner liner of a backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: BACKPACKS FOR LIFE, INC.
    Inventor: Brett D'Alessandro
  • Patent number: 11401730
    Abstract: A closed cell foam sleeping pad has a foldable configuration and can be folded accordion style. The sleeping pad's top and bottom surfaces have a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of indentations, wherein the protrusions and indentations are arranged at different locations on different but adjacent foldable sections of the sleeping pad body such that when the pad is folded accordion style, the protrusions nest into the indentations perfectly to give the sleeping pad a smaller packing density while at the same time providing the protrusions for added user comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: NEMO EQUIPMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Camon Brensinger
  • Patent number: 11369535
    Abstract: A patient positioning system includes an inflatable patient support device and a positioning apparatus. The positioning apparatus includes a wedge-shaped body configured to be placed under the support device to support a patient in a desired position and a tail including an elongated piece of material extending from the wedge-shaped body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Ulreich, Michael J. Rigoni
  • Patent number: 11284725
    Abstract: A mattress guard with one or more inflatable bumpers to prevent patients or older adults from accidentally rolling out of or falling out of bed, and also to avoid the patients or older adults from being trapped in hard/rigid bed rails. A mattress cover includes a fitted mattress sheet, one or more inflatable bumpers, and an air pump system to inflate and deflate the one or more bumpers. At least one of the bumpers has a length and a position that optimizes safety and allows for common user movements without requiring deflation of the bumper. A dual pump system may include primary pump with higher inflation rate to initially inflate one or more bumpers and a secondary pump with lower inflation rate and/or that is quieter to maintain inflation of the bumper(s). An alert system can provide alerts to relatives or staff if a patient is endangered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Inventor: Daniel Moss
  • Patent number: 11280093
    Abstract: In a general aspect, a mat is disclosed for forming a transition between two surfaces of different elevation. The mat includes a carpeted layer secured to a foam layer. The foam layer includes first, second, third and fourth sides that define a perimeter of the foam layer. The foam layer also includes first and second channels extending in-plane through the foam layer from the first side to the second side. The first and second channels are configured to allow the mat to fold around a first folding axis into a folded position. The foam layer additionally includes relief cuts extending in-plane through the foam layer from the third side to the fourth side. The relief cuts are configured to allow the mat to fold around a second folding axis into a rolled position. A fifth side of the foam layer is mated to the carpeted layer, and a sixth side of the foam layer defines an interior boundary of the mat when the mat is in the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: EZ Flex LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Hewitt Anderson, Cody Blake Anderson, Robert Wade Garrett
  • Patent number: 11234533
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a base support having a support element portion and an encasement portion. The support element portion has a first end portion, a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A support pillow member is fixedly coupled to the base support between at least a portion of the encasement portion and at least a portion the second end portion of the support element portion. The support pillow member, the support element portion and the encasement portion collectively define an interior region that includes a receiving portion configured to receive at least a portion of a user's arm therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Amenity Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Melcher, Aaron Clark, Clint Erickson
  • Patent number: 11160397
    Abstract: An orthopedic cushion includes a head support segment and a torso support segment. The head support segment has a width between first and second ends thereof. The torso support segment is connected to the head support segment at a middle region of the head support segment halfway between the first and second ends. The torso support segment has a width between first and second lateral edges thereof. The width of the torso support segment is less than the width of the head support segment to define a first well and a second well on either side of the torso support segment adjacent the head support segment. The first well is defined along the first lateral edge, and the second well is defined along the second lateral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventor: Melissa Louise Zurek
  • Patent number: 11148002
    Abstract: An athletic training box that includes firm planar surfaces that transition to soft edges. On the outer surface of the athletic training box the soft edges transition directly from the outer surface into a rounded foam edge without a ridge, or substantial obstacle being presented to cause a safety hazard. An internal frame structure is provided within the athletic training box to support the planar surfaces receiving the force of the jump while also maintaining the “square” 90 degree angles, and thus the parallel jump surfaces of the athletic training box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Christopher H Wittenbrink
  • Patent number: 11013950
    Abstract: A foldable surface for supporting a user relative to a support surface during an activity includes at least three surface panels that are movably coupled to one another with one or more panel connectors. Each of the surface panels includes (i) a rigid base layer having a base layer first surface that faces in a first direction, and (ii) a resilient layer that is adjacent to the base layer, the resilient layer having a resilient layer second surface that faces in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction. The surface panels are movable between an open configuration wherein the surface panels cooperate to form a substantially planar surface that can be positioned adjacent to the support surface, and a stacked configuration wherein the surface panels are positioned substantially side-by-side with the base layer first surface of one surface panel directly facing the base layer first surface of an adjacent surface panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventor: Rachel M. Dobronyi
  • Patent number: 10953271
    Abstract: An exercise mat having storage and transportation features is provided. The mat has a first strap having first and second ends is attached to the bottom face of the mat. A pocket is defined between a middle section of the first strap and the bottom face of the mat. A second strap having first and second ends is attached to the bottom face of the mat adjacent the first strap. A loop is defined by a middle section of the second strap between the first and second attached ends. The mat is capable of being rolled into a rolled configuration, and wherein the loop is sized and shaped such that in the rolled configuration the loop can wrap around the rolled mat and through the pocket to form a cinch, and loop is capable of being used to carry the mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Rebecca N. Marchetti
  • Patent number: 10954875
    Abstract: The abrupt cessation or run-away of a combustion engine may damage the combustion engine and pose a safety hazard to the surrounding environment. The combustion engine operational mode may be controlled, regulated or maintained by regulating the combustion mixture of the combustion engine. The oxidizer flow, a material or both of the combustion mixture may be regulate to create or form a combustion material that is outside a combustible range such that the combustion engine is placed or maintained in a spin-down operational mode. The material added to the combustion mixture may include a combustible, non-combustible, oxidizer, or exhaust material. A brake may also provide a secondary mechanism to maintain or place the combustion engine in a spin-down mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Howard Weightman, Timothy Hunter, Billy Don Coskrey
  • Patent number: 10865472
    Abstract: Coating method for arc coating or arc ion plating coating of substrates in a vacuum chamber in which using an arc evaporator solid material that functions as cathode is evaporated, during arc evaporation the motion of the cathode spot on the solid material surface is accelerated using a magnetic field for avoiding ejection of a large amount of macro-particles or droplets from the solid material surface, negative charged particles resulted from the arc evaporation flow from the cathode to an anode, characterized by the motion of the negative charged particles from the cathode to the anode fundamentally doesn't cause an additional increase of the absolute value of the potential difference between cathode and anode allowing a lower increment of the substrate temperature during coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: OERLIKON SURFACE SOLUTIONS AG, PFÄFFIKON
    Inventors: Siegfried Krassnitzer, Denis Kurapov, Markus Lechthaler
  • Patent number: 10688331
    Abstract: A pole vault pit construction that is formed of multiple resilient foam blocks that are secured in a unitary manner and wherein thee construction is comprised of a front cutout section defining a recess for receiving a pole engager, said front cutout section having an open front end and an inner end, and a contiguous rear landing section. The plurality of foam blocks of the front cutout section include at least one pair of opposed position blocks each having a tapered surface commencing from the upper surface downwardly to the lower surface and in a direction toward the opposed position block so that a cross-section of the recess is essentially trapezoidal. The rear landing section includes at least a center foam block having an uninterrupted tapered surface commencing from the upper surface downwardly to the lower surface and in a direction toward the open front end of the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: MFAC, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Strawderman, Gregory Hull
  • Patent number: 10549142
    Abstract: The calf-stretching device is a mechanical apparatus. The calf-stretching device is configured for use by a patient. The calf-stretching device is configured for use in exercise. The patient uses the calf-stretching device to stretch the calf as a part of an exercise program. The calf-stretching device comprises a foot bed and a supporting structure. The supporting structure holds the foot bed at a stretch angle. The supporting structure is a rotating structure. The foot of the patient rests on the foot bed during use of the calf-stretching device. The foot rotates the supporting structure to vary the stretch angle of the foot bed during use of the calf-stretching device. The orientation of the foot bed within the supporting structure is adjustable such that the range of the stretch angle available to the patient over the exercise period can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Inventor: Randall Ash
  • Patent number: 10363186
    Abstract: A modular, deformable, repositionable, cushioned gentle cushioned, resistive infant positioning system and method for use with infants is provided that includes first and second tubular pillows each having two longitudinally-elongated chambers adjoined at a first and second pillow lateral flexure-enabling element, respectively, and a third compact pillow. The second tubular pillow is preferably wider than the first tubular pillow and includes two straps. Methods of using the three pillows of the cushioned, resistive infant positioning system are presented that provide positioning, calming, and/or the prevention and/or the correction of head shape deformations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Inventor: Lisa Bader
  • Patent number: 9949882
    Abstract: A surgical pad to support a patient on an operating room table, including a gel-infused polyurethane visco-elastic foam configured to support a patient on an operating room table, and an optional perineal cut-out to permit access to the patient's perineum when the patient is lying in a supine position on the surgical pad, and methods of making and using such a surgical pad during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Prime Medical, LLC
    Inventor: David Holladay
  • Patent number: 9888785
    Abstract: A foam mattress in which a layer of latex or latex-like foam placed above a layer of memory foam is described. This construction of the mattress provides the contouring pressure relief that a visco-elastic foam provides with a top surface with quick recovery (a latex-like “bounce”) that prevents people from getting “stuck” in the visco-elastic foam and improves the springiness of the mattress. The mattress may also include straps and cinches to aid in transportation of the mattress. The mattress may also include removable covers that aid in keeping the mattress clean.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Casper Sleep Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Krim, Neil Parikh, Jeff Chapin
  • Patent number: 9867481
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a device for securing a baby to a changing pad and/or surface. The device may include an adjustable strap configured to encircle the changing pad and/or surface; and an adjustable wrap attached to the strap, the wrap configured to wrap around a torso of the baby, securing the baby in place on the changing pad and/or surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventor: Stephanie Ann Shumway
  • Patent number: 9445672
    Abstract: A portable seat cover device facilitates carrying of a seat cover to position over public chairs. The device includes a cover having a front face, a back face, and a perimeter edge extending around and between the front face and the back face. A bag is coupled to and extends from the perimeter edge of the cover. The bag has a peripheral edge defining an opening into an interior space of the bag. The cover is selectively positionable to occupy the interior space of the bag. A flap is coupled to the peripheral edge of the bag and is selectively extendable over the opening of the bag. A resilient member is coupled to the flap extending around a free edge of the flap. The resilient member engages the cover and the bag inhibiting the cover from coming out of the interior space of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventor: Nirva Demosthene
  • Patent number: 9435133
    Abstract: A shooter shelter includes a mat, and a tent portion integrally connected to the mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: David W. Bourland
  • Patent number: 9241578
    Abstract: An under mattress support to extend the longevity of an existing mattress that may include areas that are concave resulting in sag areas or soft areas comprising a plurality of heavy duty elongated polyurethane foam slats, enclosed in top and bottom pliable fabric covers that are stitched together along each slat lateral side but spaced apart by pliable fabric strips in a parallel slat array. The fabric strip spacing of the parallel foam slats allows for lateral compression to enhance support. The under mattress support is positioned below the mattress and above a box spring with the elongated polyurethane foam slats extended longitudinally from a portion of one side of the mattress to a portion of the other side of the mattress where the concave portion of a sagging or soft mattress appears in the normal course of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Colleen M. Franken
  • Patent number: 9051169
    Abstract: Portable cushions include first and second portions that may be folded relative to one another between a folded state in which the cushion may be carried by a user and an unfolded state in which the cushion may be used to cushion the body of a person or another object. Each of the first and second portions of the cushion includes deformable wall members that are located and configured to define voids therebetween, such that the deformable wall members may be displaced into adjacent voids upon deformation of the deformable wall members during cushioning. Methods of manufacturing such portable cushions include the formation of such first and second portions of a cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: EDIZONE, LLC
    Inventors: Tony M. Pearce, Russell Whatcott
  • Patent number: 9051032
    Abstract: A buoyant, submersible chair that is comprised of a framework of buoyant foam tube sections and a support assembly of rope and buoyant foam tube sections that may be broken down into smaller units that is used to float a user in a body of water. The present invention is lightweight, buoyant, adjustable for personal preference of flotation and comfort, and can be carried on the back in a way that is similar to a back-pack. The present invention is proposed in several different embodiments, each style having numerous seating positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventor: Chris Hanel
  • Publication number: 20150143635
    Abstract: A portable sleeping assembly includes a mat member having a top and a bottom and four sides. The sleeping assembly also includes a blanket secured to the mat member along two adjacent sides of the mat member, a pillow pocket secured to the top of the mat member, and a pair of spaced storing straps secured to the bottom of the mat member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Elyse Clark, Kelley Ann Foley
  • Publication number: 20150113828
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cushioning sheet for improving body balance and blood flow. The cushioning sheet includes a base which has a plurality of first through holes formed therein, a plurality of cushioning members which support the base, have a first cushioning space for relieving pressure applied from the outside formed thereby, and further have a second through hole formed between the first cushioning space and the outside, and a sensing unit which senses at least one of temperature and pressure applied to a plurality of the cushioning members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Heewoon Yang
  • Patent number: 9010349
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Jason Heacock
  • Patent number: 8984681
    Abstract: A system for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a base sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to be placed above the supporting surface, and a glide sheet positioned above the top surface of the base sheet. The base sheet has fasteners located around the peripheral edges, which are configured to releasably fasten the base sheet to the bed. The base sheet and the glide sheet each have a tether strap, and the tether straps are configured to be connected together to secure the glide sheet in place. One or both of the tether straps may include at least a portion that is elastic. The system may also include a wedge, where the wedge has a hook-and-loop or other releasable connecting material that is configured for connection to a complementary connecting material on the base sheet and/or the glide sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventor: Larry Ponsi
  • Patent number: 8966681
    Abstract: A mat (10) comprises an origin (54) that is positioned along one of a first axis (12F) and a second axis (12S); a first indicia that is positioned symmetrically relative to the origin (54); and a second indicia that is positioned symmetrically relative to only one of the axes. The first indicia can include a plurality of longitudinal lines (28) that are substantially parallel to one another. The plurality of longitudinal lines (28) can include (i) a longitudinal centerline (32), (ii) a pair of first longitudinal lines (34) that are equally spaced on either side of the longitudinal centerline (32), (iii) a pair of second longitudinal lines (36) that are equally spaced on either side of the longitudinal centerline (32), and (iv) a pair of third longitudinal lines (38) that are equally spaced on either side of the longitudinal centerline (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Linda L. Burch
  • Patent number: 8961372
    Abstract: Various implementations of this disclosure provide apparatuses and methods for assisting users to align and place limbs to perform various yoga positions. Apparatuses and method disclosed herein comprise a towel or mat having markings (e.g., lines, dots, circles, or any other indication) to help a user align and place the user's limbs. Some of the markings can be used to measure distances as some of the markings are a predetermine distance apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Ali Hasta
  • Patent number: 8914927
    Abstract: A pillow and play mat assembly comprising an infant support pillow with an attached activity or play mat. The pillow includes a bolster surrounding a recessed central well. The mat includes a padded panel with a flexible bumper. The bumper is repositionable so that it can extend from the panel upwardly or downwardly. In the fully deployed or play mode, the play mat extends sidewardly from the support pillow and the bumper extends upwardly to enclose the play area defined by the mat. In the stowed or carrying mode, the play mat is folded under the support pillow and the bumper is inverted to at least partially enclose the side of the pillow. In an intermediate position, the play mat is folded under the pillow and the bumper extends downwardly to slightly elevate the pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Jamie S. Leach
  • Patent number: 8887327
    Abstract: The invention involves a folding patient transfer apparatus with a material top layer and a material bottom layer. A plurality of inserts has handhold openings that are formed in the inserts that are positioned between the material top layer and the material bottom layer utilizing a sewn plurality of insert seams. The seams form enclosed material chambers containing the inserts. The materials can be disposed of due to contamination; however the inserts can be sterilized reducing hospital waste and cost. The apparatus is configured to slide and/or lift and/or carry a patient from a non-planer surface to a second planer or non-planer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: ACE Safety Gear, LLC
    Inventor: Calvin Paul Davis, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140259398
    Abstract: A mat, such as an exercise, sleep, or floor mat comprising at least one electrically conductive member that traverses the mat, forming an electrically conductive connection between the upper and lower surfaces of the mat. This conductive connection allows a user to be electrically grounded when using the mat on a grounded surface. Further provided is a conductive mat cover that can be used with an existing mat to provide grounding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher Reid Kendall
  • Publication number: 20140259399
    Abstract: A yoga mat includes a foam layer having an elastic property, a tensile-strained layer having high tensile strength, a first adhesive layer adhering the bottom surface of the tensile-strained layer to the foam layer and distributed in the whole area between the foam layer and the tensile-strained layer, a second adhesive layer covering the whole area of the top surface of the tensile-strained layer, a light-transmissive protective layer adhered to the second adhesive layer, and a pattern layer attached to one of the second adhesive layer and the light-transmissive protective layer and set between the second adhesive layer and the light-transmissive protective layer. Thus, the yoga mat has the characteristics of simple structure, low manufacturing cost, high sense of beauty and high value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SING PONG INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Victor TSAI
  • Patent number: 8769742
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device that is comprised of a flexible material and a roll mechanism associated with the flexible material. A bistable resilient member maintains the flexible material flat due to a tension force within the body of the bistable resilient member in a first stable state, and maintains the flexible material to a rolled-up, bundled closed position after the tension force within the body of the bistable resilient member is fully released (the second stable state). Further, the bistable resilient member compels the flexible material to a self-roll-up motion (during a transition state) while a tension force within the body of the bistable resilient member is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: ARHO Innovations
    Inventor: Aaron Thornton
  • Patent number: 8769741
    Abstract: A cover for a sleeping assembly with a mattress portion (1) comprising a sheet material envelope having an opening into a first cavity which is capable of substantially enclosing a mattress (4) and a duvet portion (2) comprising a sheet material envelope having an opening into a second cavity which is capable of substantially enclosing a duvet (11) wherein the duvet portion (2) is attached along at least one edge to the mattress portion (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Raskelf Limited
    Inventors: Alan John Colleran, Elizabeth Rose Colleran
  • Patent number: 8763182
    Abstract: A diaper changing system utilizes a diaper holder member on which a diaper is to be positioned. Flaps extend outward from the holder member and are foldable over the diaper to maintain it in position on the holder member. The system also includes a unique baby supporting pad configured to be placed on the user's lap. The supporting pad can be utilized to maintain a diaper or in combination with the holder member supporting the diaper. A strap circumscribes the leg of the user to maintain the holder member and supporting pad on the user's leg. Once the supporting pad and/or the holding member, with diaper attached, is secured on the user's leg, the baby is placed on the diaper. The diaper is then wrapped around the baby and secured. The baby is removed from the system's components, which are then folded and compacted for storage and transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Amanda N. Schambon
  • Patent number: 8763181
    Abstract: A multipurpose mat including: a first side made from a water-resistant material; a second side fixedly secured to the first side and made from an absorbent material; a plurality of first straps fixedly secured to the first side; and a plurality of second straps fixedly secured to the second side. The first and second sides form a perimeter including first and second protrusions with a recess between the first and second protrusions. Respective straps in the plurality of first straps are connectable to each other or to another strap in the plurality of first straps. Respective straps in the plurality of second straps are connectable to each other or to another strap in the plurality of second straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Penfold, Nicole Penfold
  • Patent number: 8759235
    Abstract: A new orthopedic prayer mat proposed, whereas the new orthopedic prayer mat has a multiple layered structure. The top layer is made from microfiber which is antimicrobial, anti-molding, water-resistant, anti-dust and heat-resistant. The bottom layer is an anti-slip layer to prevent the user from physical injury in any situation while using the mat, and a soft polyurethane layer and an anti-fatigue layer or a hard polyurethane layer are arranged between the top microfiber layer and the bottom anti-slip layer in order to absorb pressure pressure and providing support, and the soft and hard polyurethane layer are combined at an angle to adjust the ratio of the weight-absorption and bearing to form the orthopedic prayer mat. Further the angle between the layers is tailored for users according to user's weight, height, body structure type and healthy conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventor: Nader Sabry
  • Patent number: 8732880
    Abstract: A diaper changing station assembly includes a mat that has a top side, a bottom side and a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge includes a front side, a back side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. A top pad is attached to and covers a portion of the top side. A bottom pad has a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge. The bottom surface is attached to and covers a portion of the bottom side. A portion of the bottom pad is unattached to the mat adjacent to the peripheral edge to define a bag pocket extending between the mat and the bottom pad. The bag is removable from the pocket after the soiled diaper is changed to receive the mat. The bag is configured to receive the soiled diaper for disposal of the mat and the soiled diaper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Chante L. Carrothers-Smith
  • Publication number: 20140101848
    Abstract: Sleeping pad systems are disclosed that include a foldable pad having a length and a width when in an extended position, with the foldable pad having a plurality of spaced apart panels covered and connected by a liner, and with the systems including a blanket having a width that is greater than the width of the foldable pad and a first end that is configured to be removably connected to a first end of the foldable pad. The systems may be compressed to a fraction of their folded size. The systems also may include a bag configured to receive the blanket and foldable pad, such as for use in stowing, carrying and/or transporting the foldable pad and blanket alone or in combination with other items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Robert K. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8689371
    Abstract: A hygienic bench towel for covering an exercise bench before a user sits on the bench to protect the user from sweat, germs and contamination left by a previous user. The bench towel has a semi rigid handle which enables a user to move the towel form one bench to another without touching the contaminated side of the towel. Another advantage provided by the handle is that the user always knows which side of the towel should be placed against the workout bench The towel is provided with spaced apart tabs at that end of the towel which is draped over the back of the bench to allow the towel to conform to framework which may be present at the center of the back of the bench. The handle is located on the towel so that the tabs don't become contaminated when the towel is moved using the handle. When the user is finished with the towel, the user folds the towel using the uncontaminated tabs and places the towel in a bag for transport to laundry services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Wintrell Pittman
  • Patent number: 8671485
    Abstract: An infant apparatus includes a top panel and a bottom panel having securing means that form an aperture between the top panel and the bottom panel. A longitudinally extending wall connects the top panel and the bottom panel forming at least a first leg holding section and a second leg holding section. The bottom panel further includes a sleeping surface securing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventors: Derek Smallman, Susan Smallman
  • Publication number: 20140068858
    Abstract: Embodiments of an assembly, including an exercise mat and an absorbent fabric layer, such as a towel, are generally described herein. In one example, an exercise mat is configured for temporary coupling to a towel using corresponding mating components including dual-purpose snap fastener portions respectively affixed to a top surface of the exercise mat and a bottom surface of the towel. The snap fastener portions can be positioned at the corners or sides of the exercise mat and the towel to provide secure usage of the assembly during exercise activity. The exercise mat can include an additional set of mating components including snap fastener portions located on a bottom surface. The additional set of snap fastener portions can be configured to mate with one or more of the snap fastener portions affixed to the top surface of the exercise mat when the exercise mat is oriented into a rolled-up, folded or other compact configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: David Wambeke
  • Publication number: 20130340164
    Abstract: A dual layer inflatable sleeping pad has an upper inflatable layer coupled to a lower inflatable layer. The dual-layer sleeping pad has an inflation valve for the lower layer and a second inflation valve for the upper layer. These valves are in fluid communication with their respective layer, thereby allowing air to travel in and out of each layer as needed. Each layer is independent from one another and the inflation level of each layer can be independently adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Nemo Equipment, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8607381
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved yoga or exercise mat shape that allows instructors and students to see each other in all yoga poses without re-positioning mats. The mat shape also ensures that the participants maintain all body parts on the mat during all poses. The mat is further provided as a one-piece configuration to allow an easy and hassle-free set up and use experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventors: Catherine A. Woods, Robert F. Woods
  • Patent number: 8578526
    Abstract: A modular lounge mat including a pair of cushions attached to each other with a section of mesh, further includes a carrying case, a removable cover, and a headrest. The mesh allows the first cushion to be folded against the second cushion, thereby allowing the folded pair of cushions to be transported within the carrying case. The headrest includes a pair of speakers, audio wiring, and a means of connecting the speakers to an outside audio source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Danielle M. Rosso
  • Patent number: 8549680
    Abstract: A protective pad for infants and toddlers to lie upon when away from home comprises a large rectangular textile assembly similar in size to a beach towel having a water-resistant bottom surface, a comfortable inner layer of foam rubber, and a top layer of soft fabric. The top layer is held in place via a perimeter zipper which enables removal and laundering thereof. The pad is provided with a raised foam rubber edge to serve as a barrier to dirt and debris. The pad may be folded up compactly and secured using hook-and-loop-type fasteners and transported or attached to a stroller using a pair of carrying handles. The pad also provides an on-board stake-style umbrella to provide shade for an occupying infant or toddler at park or beach settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Wendy Nichols