Resilient cores preferably for inflatable bodies having resilient slabs that define a plurality of generally columnar holes or resilient arrays of generally columnar solids, methods for making such slabs and arrays, and articles incorporating the same wherein the cores further includes thermal transmission mitigation means for improving a core's resistance to heat transfer beyond the core's innate insulative properties. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in slab core embodiments include consideration to hole or bore geometric cross section, frequency, pattern and orientation, the introduction of a thermal barrier at or within at least some holes or bores, and/or slab material selection/treatment. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in array core embodiments include consideration to the geometric cross section, frequency (density), pattern and orientation of the solids, the introduction of thermal barriers within inter-solid spaces and/or solid material selection/treatment.
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B68G 5/02 - Resilient upholstery pads of cellular material, e.g. sponge rubber
A47C 27/14 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
B29C 69/00 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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On-line journals, namely, blogs featuring information on outdoor adventures and outdoor gear; providing information in the field of camping activities and outdoor gear
6.
Channelized inflatable bodies and methods for making the same
An article of manufacture includes a first discrete inflatable body having a first core member cut from a single slab of core material and a first root portion, and further includes a second discrete inflatable body comprising a second core member cut from the single slab of core material and a second root portion. Each of the first and second core members includes a plurality of ribs, and the ribs extend laterally from the first and second root portions.
An article of manufacture includes a first discrete inflatable body having a first core member cut from a single slab of core material and a first root portion, and further includes a second discrete inflatable body comprising a second core member cut from the single slab of core material and a second root portion. Each of the first and second core members includes a plurality of ribs, and the ribs extend laterally from the first and second root portions.
An article of manufacture includes an inflatable body comprising a first core member cut from a single slab of core material and a second core member cut from the single slab of core material and coupled to the first core member.
A47C 27/15 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays consisting of two or more layers
A47C 27/18 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
A portable-device support apparatus includes a surface element. First support elements are coupled to the surface element. Each first support element has an end proximal to the surface element and an end distal from the surface element. Second support elements are coupled to a respective first support element by a respective fastening device. Each fastening device can translate back and forth along a respective one of the first support elements between the proximal and distal ends. The apparatus has a deployed position in which each second support element extends at an angle from a first support element. The apparatus has a storage position.
F24C 1/16 - Stoves or ranges in which the fuel or energy supply is not restricted to solid fuel or to a type covered by a single one of groups Stoves or ranges in which the type of fuel or energy supply is not specified with special adaptation for travelling, e.g. collapsible
F24C 15/08 - Foundations or support platesLegs or pillarsCasingsWheels
A47J 36/26 - Devices for warming vessels containing drinks or food, especially by means of burnersTravelling cookers, e.g. using petroleum or gasoline with one burner
A valve includes a cap configured to be disposed on the exterior of an inflatable body. The cap includes one or more fastening devices. A barrel is coupled to the cap and has a first interior chamber. The cap has at least one inlet allowing fluid communication between the first interior chamber and the ambient. The barrel has an outer surface on which a first groove is formed, the first groove being configured to engage the one or more fastening devices allowing the cap to rotate around the barrel between an open cap position in which the first interior chamber is in fluid communication with the ambient and a closed cap position in which the first interior chamber is fluidly sealed off from the ambient. A check valve is coupled to the barrel and is configured to be disposed within the interior of the inflatable body.
An adjustable clamping mechanism includes a body with proximal and distal ends securable to an object. An arm is rotatably attached to the body. A lever is rotatably attached to the arm and securable about the body. The lever includes an adjustable thumbwheel that adjusts, upon rotation, the effective length of the lever in relation to the body to adjust the clamping pressure of the clamping mechanism.
A one-handed fill hydration system with a pinch plate attached to an upper portion of a wide-mouthed reservoir adjacent to a closable, sealable opening with a zipper-style closure configuration.
A liquid-dispensing apparatus includes a flexible container having first and second opposing walls and a bottom surface. The walls and bottom surface define an interior chamber configured to contain liquid. A coupling element is coupled to the first opposing wall and provides fluid communication between the chamber and the exterior of the container. A channel component is disposed within the chamber and has a length. The channel component has a proximal end in fluid communication with the coupling element and a terminal end extending toward the bottom surface of the container. The channel component is configured such that liquid may pass through the entirety of the length.
A portable-device support apparatus includes a surface element. First support elements are coupled to the surface element. Each first support element has an end proximal to the surface element and an end distal from the surface element. Second support elements are coupled to a respective first support element by a respective fastening device. Each fastening device can translate back and forth along a respective one of the first support elements between the proximal and distal ends. The apparatus has a deployed position in which each second support element extends at an angle from a first support element. The apparatus has a storage position.
A portable-device support apparatus includes a surface element. First support elements are coupled to the surface element. Each first support element has an end proximal to the surface element and an end distal from the surface element. Second support elements are coupled to a respective first support element by a respective fastening device. Each fastening device can translate back and forth along a respective one of the first support elements between the proximal and distal ends. The apparatus has a deployed position in which each second support element extends at an angle from a first support element. The apparatus has a storage position.
An inflation element for inflating a deformable device having an interior chamber and an inflation orifice providing fluid communication between the interior chamber and the ambient. The element includes a first pipe portion having a first mouth portion fluidly coupled to the ambient and a first interior channel fluidly coupled to the first mouth portion. A second pipe portion has a wall portion defining a second mouth portion fluidly coupled to the ambient. The wall portion defines a second interior channel fluidly coupled to the second mouth portion. The second interior channel is fluidly coupled to the first interior channel. The second pipe portion includes one or more slots formed through the wall portion and permitting fluid communication between the second interior channel and the ambient. The wall portion is configured such that the second mouth portion and one or more slots can be inserted into the inflation orifice.
An article of manufacture includes a first discrete inflatable body having a first core member cut from a single slab of core material and a first root portion, and further includes a second discrete inflatable body comprising a second core member cut from the single slab of core material and a second root portion. Each of the first and second core members includes a plurality of ribs, and the ribs extend laterally from the first and second root portions.
A tent-pole hub includes a base member including a perimeter wall having first and second opposing orifices formed therethrough and having an upper rim defining a base-member upper orifice having a width. The hub further includes a swivel member having a channel formed therethrough. The swivel member has a bottom portion disposed below the channel. The bottom portion has a width that exceeds the width of the base-member upper orifice.
A mattress includes a foam element having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The foam element includes a set of ribs defining at least one channel therebetween. At least one fabric panel is bonded to the top and bottom surfaces of the foam element, defines an airtight chamber having first and second opposing ends, and has the foam element disposed therein. The ribs extend towards the first and second ends.
Resilient cores preferably for inflatable bodies having resilient slabs that define a plurality of generally columnar holes or resilient arrays of generally columnar solids. The cores further include thermal transmission mitigation materials or treatments means for improving a core's resistance to heat transfer beyond the core's innate insulative properties. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation materials or treatments in slab core embodiments include consideration to hole or bore geometric cross section, frequency, pattern and orientation, the introduction of a thermal barrier at or within at least some holes or bores, and/or slab material selection/treatment. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation materials or treatments in array core embodiments include consideration to the geometric cross section, frequency (density), pattern and orientation of the solids, the introduction of thermal barriers within inter-solid spaces and/or solid material selection treatment.
B26D 7/14 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting by tensioning the work
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B68G 5/02 - Resilient upholstery pads of cellular material, e.g. sponge rubber
A47C 27/14 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
B29C 69/00 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
A portable liquid-filtration device includes an inlet port, a filtering portion including a filtering medium and fluidly coupled to the inlet port, a filtered-liquid output port fluidly coupled to the filtering portion, a flush port fluidly coupled to the filtering portion, and a manually activated pump assembly fluidly coupled to the inlet port, filtering portion, output port and flush port. The pump assembly is configured, when activated, to create a negative fluid pressure at the inlet port and a positive fluid pressure at the output port and the flush port. As a consequence of activation of the pump assembly, the filtering portion receives unfiltered liquid from the inlet port, the output port receives from the filtering portion only liquid traversing the filtering medium in a first direction, and the flush port receives from the filtering portion liquid traversing the filtering medium in a second direction different from the first direction.
A method of constructing a mattress includes placing a first ribbon about a perimeter surface of a foam member. The first ribbon includes a top lip and a bottom lip. A second ribbon is placed about a perimeter surface of the first ribbon. A third ribbon is placed about a perimeter surface of the second ribbon. The top lip of the first ribbon is folded over the top surface of the second ribbon. The bottom lip of the first ribbon is folded over the bottom surface of the second ribbon. A first fabric panel is bonded to the top surface of the first foam member and to the top lip of the first ribbon. A second fabric panel is bonded to the bottom surface of the first foam member and to the bottom lip of the first ribbon.
An article of manufacture includes an inflatable body comprising a first core member cut from a single slab of core material and a second core member cut from the single slab of core material and coupled to the first core member.
A47C 27/15 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays consisting of two or more layers
A47C 27/18 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
A liquid-dispensing device includes an intake assembly configured to provide ingress of liquid from a liquid source into the device and a hose assembly coupled to the intake assembly. A filter assembly is coupled to the hose assembly and is configured to receive the liquid from the hose assembly and filter the liquid, A compressible pump assembly is coupled to the filter assembly and has an interior. A dispenser assembly is coupled to the filter assembly. The pump assembly is configured, when compressed by hand, to draw the liquid into the pump assembly interior and dispense the filtered liquid out of the device.
A liquid-dispensing device has a bottom assembly including a receptacle and a first coupling element. A top assembly includes a second coupling element to engage the first coupling element. The top assembly includes a neck portion through which liquid can flow out of the device. The neck portion has a third coupling element. A filter assembly includes a fourth coupling element to engage the third coupling element, a filter member coupled to the fourth coupling element and including at least one fiber. The at least one fiber has an interior channel, and is configured to allow solely liquid in the device into the interior channel. The filter assembly is configured such that liquid passing through the neck portion passes through the interior channel of the at least one fiber. The receptacle is in fluid communication with the neck portion solely via the interior channel of the at least one fiber.
B65D 85/72 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
B65D 23/12 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 47/12 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
B65D 1/22 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents
B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
An inflatable cushioning device includes an inflatable main body, a neck portion coupled to the main body, and a valve member having terminal and distal ends. The terminal end is coupled to the neck portion. The valve member has an inflation configuration in which the valve member distal end is disposed inside of the neck portion. The valve member has a deflation configuration in which the valve member distal end is disposed outside of the neck portion.
A portable liquid-filtration device includes an inlet port, a filtering portion including a filtering medium and fluidly coupled to the inlet port, a filtered-liquid output port fluidly coupled to the filtering portion, a flush port fluidly coupled to the filtering portion, and a manually activated pump assembly fluidly coupled to the inlet port, filtering portion, output port and flush port. The pump assembly is configured, when activated, to create a negative fluid pressure at the inlet port and a positive fluid pressure at the output port and the flush port. As a consequence of activation of the pump assembly., the filtering portion receives unfiltered liquid from the inlet port, the output port receives from the filtering portion only liquid traversing the filtering medium in a first direction, and the flush port receives from the filtering portion liquid traversing the filtering medium in a second direction different from the first direction.
A portable liquid-filtration device includes an inlet port, a filtering portion including a filtering medium and fluidly coupled to the inlet port, a filtered-liquid output port fluidly coupled to the filtering portion, a flush port fluidly coupled to the filtering portion, and a manually activated pump assembly fluidly coupled to the inlet port, filtering portion, output port and flush port. The pump assembly is configured, when activated, to create a negative fluid pressure at the inlet port and a positive fluid pressure at the output port and the flush port. As a consequence of activation of the pump assembly., the filtering portion receives unfiltered liquid from the inlet port, the output port receives from the filtering portion only liquid traversing the filtering medium in a first direction, and the flush port receives from the filtering portion liquid traversing the filtering medium in a second direction different from the first direction.
Apparatus for cooking, namely, a folding portable stove; stoves, namely, camping stoves, portable stoves; portable stove components, namely, metal bases specially adapted for holding portable stoves; stove parts and stove fittings sold together as a unit
A method of constructing a mattress includes placing a first ribbon about a perimeter surface of a foam member. The first ribbon includes a top lip and a bottom lip. A second ribbon is placed about a perimeter surface of the first ribbon. A third ribbon is placed about a perimeter surface of the second ribbon. The top lip of the first ribbon is folded over the top surface of the second ribbon. The bottom lip of the first ribbon is folded over the bottom surface of the second ribbon. A first fabric panel is bonded to the top surface of the first foam member and to the top lip of the first ribbon. A second fabric panel is bonded to the bottom surface of the first foam member and to the bottom lip of the first ribbon.
A47C 27/18 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
A47C 27/15 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays consisting of two or more layers
A method of constructing a mattress includes placing a first ribbon about a perimeter surface of a foam member. The first ribbon includes a top lip and a bottom lip. A second ribbon is placed about a perimeter surface of the first ribbon. A third ribbon is placed about a perimeter surface of the second ribbon. The top lip of the first ribbon is folded over the top surface of the second ribbon. The bottom lip of the first ribbon is folded over the bottom surface of the second ribbon. A first fabric panel is bonded to the top surface of the first foam member and to the top lip of the first ribbon. A second fabric panel is bonded to the bottom surface of the first foam member and to the bottom lip of the first ribbon.
A47C 27/00 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
A47C 27/15 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays consisting of two or more layers
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Resilient cores with convection barriers particularly for inflatable bodies
Resilient cores preferably for inflatable bodies having resilient slabs that define a plurality of generally columnar holes or resilient arrays of generally columnar solids, methods for making such slabs and arrays, and articles incorporating the same wherein the cores further includes thermal transmission mitigation means for improving a core's resistance to heat transfer beyond the core's innate insulative properties. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in slab core embodiments include consideration to hole or bore geometric cross section, frequency, pattern and orientation, the introduction of a thermal barrier at or within at least some holes or bores, and/or slab material selection/treatment. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in array core embodiments include consideration to the geometric cross section, frequency (density), pattern and orientation of the solids, the introduction of thermal barriers within inter-solid spaces and/or solid material selection/treatment.
A47C 27/18 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B68G 5/02 - Resilient upholstery pads of cellular material, e.g. sponge rubber
A47C 27/14 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
B29C 69/00 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
The invention relates to a mobile piece of furniture (1 ), in particular a chair, with leg (2) exhibiting a number of swivelable foot elements (2a) as a first functional part and with a number of support struts (3, 4) that are mountable in joint connections (19) to the leg (2) as well as with a flexible, especially textile, covering (5) as a second functional part that is provided with, especially pocket-like, holding elements (6) to attach the support struts (3.4) to the strut ends (7), wherein one of the functional parts is provided and set up to take on the additional function of packing the other functional part and the support struts (3, 4).
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Wheelchair seating and positioning accessories, namely,
cushions; seatbacks; body position supports, namely, belts,
harnesses, and fixed supports; replacement components for
the foregoing.
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
26 - Small items for dressmaking; artifical flowers; false hair
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Fuel; stove fuel; maintenance kits for portable stoves consisting of oil lubricants and sealants Containers of metal for storing fuel; metal tent stakes; maintenance kits for portable stoves consisting of metal hardware, namely, washer, springs, o-rings, cable tool, safety pins, valves, shaker needles and plugs for repairing portable stoves; metal tensioners being tension links used for repairing tents; metal snow pickets Water filters for drinking water; water purifiers; portable butane stoves; portable butane stove components, namely, fuel lines, fuel pumps, igniters, stove bases all sold as a unit Maintenance kits for portable stoves, consisting of non-metal seals, tubes and rings [ Non-metal snow pickets ] Tents; tent components, namely, tent shelters, tent wind protection attachments, namely, tent tie down straps; pole sleeves for repairing tents; maintenance kits for tents consisting of repair patches, sealants, zipper sliders, pole sleeves, tensioners, and zipper pulls; patches for repairing tents Zipper sliders and zipper pulls for repairing tents Sporting articles, namely, snowshoes; trekking poles Cookware namely, pots, pans, pot-lids, bowls, plates, mess-tins; utensils, namely, pot and pan scrapers; portable storage and serving containers for foods for camping; portable hydration components and systems, namely, portable plastic reusable fluid reservoirs for hikers; metal pot lifters; filters for coffee and tea not of paper being part of non-electric coffee and tea makers, namely, French presses; utensils, namely, serving spoons and mixing spoons
52.
CHANNELIZED INFLATABLE BODIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
The invention is directed to hybrid inflatable bodies comprising opposing flexible panel portions sealed at a common perimeter thereof, and having valve means for selectively allowing fluid ingress and egress between the environment and a chamber substantially defined by inner surfaces of the flexible panels. Such inflatable bodies further comprise a core that is selectively bonded to the inner surfaces o the panel portions, characterized in that the bodies have a reduced bonded area to non-bonded area ratios and/or have elongate extending air channels extending through the inflatable body. Additionally, elongate extending air channels are characterized as core-free channels bounded, at least in part, by opposing panels of the inflatable body (i.e., nonbonded areas) that extend in a transverse direction (i.e., normal to anticipated user-initiated compressive forces). In many preferred embodiments, the core is comprised of an open cell foam, such as an expanded or foamed polyurethane.
A47C 27/18 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Universal water purification filter unit adapter cap assemblies and shower nozzle cap assemblies, collapsible water bottles and reservoirs of various sizes (sold empty), specialized collapsible water bottle caps, drinking tube cap assemblies, accessories to be used with collapsible water bottles and reservoirs, namely, closure caps, push-pull closure caps, and bite and suck valve assemblies, fabric and nylon webbing holsters designed to carry collapsible water bottles and reservoirs, all of the foregoing for outdoor recreational and travel uses
(2) Universal water purification filter unit adapter cap assemblies in the nature of water filtering apparatus and shower nozzle cap assemblies in the nature of water filtering apparatus for connecting to shower heads, collapsible water filtration bottles and reservoirs of various sizes, sold empty, all of the foregoing for outdoor recreational and travel uses; collapsible water bottles and reservoirs of various sizes, sold empty, drinking tube cap assemblies in the nature of plastic tube being a delivery tube to a hydration pack, all of the foregoing for outdoor recreational and travel uses
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Universal water purification filter unit adapter cap assemblies in the nature of water filtering apparatus and shower nozzle cap assemblies in the nature of water filtering apparatus for connecting to shower heads; collapsible water filtration bottles and reservoirs of various sizes, sold empty; all of the foregoing for outdoor recreational and travel uses collapsible water bottles and reservoirs of various sizes, sold empty; drinking tube cap assemblies in the nature of plastic tube being a delivery tube to a hydration pack; all of the foregoing for outdoor recreational and travel uses
The invention is relates to non-marine temporary anchors for use in non-compacted soils (e.g., dirt, sands, gravels, etc.) or terrains covered by snow. A temporary anchor for non-marine applications comprises a frame element, a membrane member, and a tether means. The frame element defines a continuous perimeter, which defines at least one open area. The membrane member is adapted to occlude the at least one open area. The tether means extends from the frame element and is fixedly attached thereto. The temporary anchors according to the invention provide exceptional hold-to-weight ratios and include geometries to enhance self-arrestment upon increased tethered tension.
Combined fuel and oxidizer metering jet arrangements, systems and methods for selectively simultaneously metering the flow rate of a liquid and/or LG fuel and an oxidizer for delivery to a single or multi-fuel burner. Through the intelligent selection of specific articles and arrangements, a single type of fuel delivery conduit and mixing tube can be optimized for a variety of fuels without dynamic user modulation of oxidizer flow rates. Invention embodiments include coupled and decoupled jet-mixing tube arrangements as well as fuel jets having intrinsic oxidizer metering abilities and/or fuel jets cooperating with extrinsic structures to establish a desired oxidizer metering arrangement. Features of various embodiments include enhancements to modify the fuel-oxidizer inflow character such as velocity and/or vector as well as modify the fuel-oxidizer ratio through use of spacers for repositioning (as opposed to replacement) of the metering jet relative to a mixing tube.
Combined fuel and oxidizer metering jets for simultaneously metering the flow rate of a liquid and/or LG fuel and an oxidizer for delivery to a single or multi-fuel burner. By combining both fuel and oxidizer metering functions into a single article, a multi-fuel burner having a single type of fuel delivery conduit and mixing tube can be optimized for a variety of fuels without dynamic user modulation of oxidizer flow rate.
The present invention is directed towards inflatable bodies having improved means for mitigating thermal radiation transmission from one side of the inflatable body to an opposing side. The improved means, which broadly comprise the incorporation of at least one selectively linked and spaced apart intra-body radiant barrier, yield unexpected gains in thermal performance for inflatable bodies that otherwise might not find utility in certain environmental conditions, as will be described below.
The present invention is directed towards inflatable bodies having improved means for mitigating thermal radiation transmission from one side of the inflatable body to an opposing side. The improved means, which broadly comprise the incorporation of at least one selectively linked and spaced apart intra-body radiant barrier, yield unexpected gains in thermal performance for inflatable bodies that otherwise might not find utility in certain environmental conditions, as will be described below.
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Inflatable mattresses with and without foam cores for recreational use; sleeping bags, top bags, and sleeping blankets for recreational use; sleeping systems including inflatable mattresses and sleeping bags, top bags and/or sleeping blankets for recreational use; inflatable seating pads and seat kits for transforming inflatable mattresses into chairs or seats for recreational use; inflatable seating pads, sleeping bags, top bags, sleeping blankets, and seat kits for recreational use; repair kits for inflatable mattresses and seating pads. Waterproof and water resistant stuff sacks for inflatable mattresses, nylon webbing kits for linking two or more mattress pads.
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Inflatable mattresses with and without foam cores for recreational use; sleeping bags, top bags, and sleeping blankets for recreational use; sleeping systems including inflatable mattresses and sleeping bags, top bags and/or sleeping blankets for recreational use; inflatable seating pads and seat kits for transforming inflatable mattresses into chairs or seats for recreational use; inflatable seating pads, sleeping bags, top bags, sleeping blankets, and seat kits for recreational use; repair kits for inflatable mattresses and seating pads. waterproof and water resistant stuff sacks for inflatable mattresses, nylon webbing kits for linking two or more mattress pads.
68.
Resilient cores with convection barriers particularly for inflatable bodies
Resilient cores preferably for inflatable bodies having resilient slabs that define a plurality of generally columnar holes or resilient arrays of generally columnar solids, methods for making such slabs and arrays, and articles incorporating the same wherein the cores further includes thermal transmission mitigation means for improving a core's resistance to heat transfer beyond the core's innate insulative properties. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in slab core embodiments include consideration to hole or bore geometric cross section, frequency, pattern and orientation, the introduction of a thermal barrier at or within at least some holes or bores, and/or slab material selection/treatment. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in array core embodiments include consideration to the geometric cross section, frequency (density), pattern and orientation of the solids, the introduction of thermal barriers within inter-solid spaces and/or solid material selection/treatment.
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 3/24 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by an apertured layer, e.g. of expanded metal
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
A47C 27/14 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
A47C 27/15 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays consisting of two or more layers
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B68G 5/02 - Resilient upholstery pads of cellular material, e.g. sponge rubber
B29C 69/00 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor
B26D 7/14 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting by tensioning the work
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
SELF-INFLATING AIR MATTRESSES FOR USE WHEN CAMPING, AIR MATTRESSES FOR USE WHEN CAMPING; CAMPING MATS FOR SLEEPING, SLEEPING MATS, BATTING FILLED SLEEPING MATS, AND FOAM FILLED SLEEPING MATS [ ; SLEEPING BAGS ] SELF-INFLATING AIR MATTRESSES FOR RECREATIONAL USE; AIR MATTRESSES FOR RECREATIONAL USE
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Protective covers and cases for personal electronic equipment, namely, audio players, image-video players, audio-video players, personal digital assistants, audio transceivers, audio-video transceivers, micro and mini personal computers, tablet personal computers, smart phones, navigation and position assisting devices, active and passive locating devices; waterproof covers and cases for personal electronic equipment, namely, audio players, image-video players, audio-video players, personal digital assistants, audio transceivers, audio-video transceivers, micro and mini personal computers, tablet personal computers, smart phones, navigation and position assisting devices, active and passive locating devices; collapsible, translucent covers and cases for personal electronic equipment, namely, audio players, image-video players, audio-video players, personal digital assistants, audio transceivers, audio-video transceivers, micro and mini personal computers, tablet personal computers, smart phones, navigation and position assisting devices, active and passive locating devices
72.
LATCH, LATCHING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEMPORARILY ASSOCIATING OBJECTS USING A MAGNETIC RETENTION FEATURE
The invention is directed to normally closed or engaged latches, latch arrangements and related methods of operation for temporarily associating two objects, wherein the latches or latch arrangements comprise magnetic retention means for retaining a catch in a desired position, for example an open or disengaged position. Embodiments of the invention are constructed to disengage the magnetic retention means such that the catch returns to its nominal state once the two housings are separated, and will find particular utility with respect to removable seatbacks in the wheelchair arts.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Specialized collapsible non-metal water bottle caps; accessories to be used with collapsible water bottles and reservoirs, namely, non-metal bottle closure caps and non-metal push-pull bottle closure caps; non-metal adapter caps for fluidly coupling universal water purification filter units to a variety of water containers and hoses; non-metal personal water drinking assemblies consisting primarily of plastic tubes sold empty, mouth bite and suck valves, and caps therefor, all the foregoing for outdoor recreational and travel uses Collapsible plastic water bottles of various sizes and sold empty; collapsible personal fluid hydration systems comprising collapsible personal water reservoirs of various sizes and sold empty; accessories to be used with collapsible personal water bottles and reservoirs, namely, fitted carrying bags specially adapted for holding collapsible plastic water bottles sold empty and collapsible personal fluid hydration systems comprising collapsible personal water reservoirs of various sizes and sold empty, all of the foregoing for outdoor recreational and travel uses
A convertible support apparatus for supporting an object over a ground surface is convertible between an operating configuration and a storage configuration. The support apparatus may comprise side members, a support area configured to connect to the side members, and a bow truss configured to bow. When the device is assembled in the operating configuration, both the support area and the bow truss are connected between the side members and the bow truss is configured to bow and place the support area under tension. The bow truss may comprise a bow tube connected between two foot fixtures. In one embodiment, when the apparatus is supporting a sufficiently heavy object, the bow tube will bow and contact the ground surface and provide additional support to the apparatus.
The invention relates to a method of obtaining purified water from an impure water source comprising the steps of: (i) contacting the impure water source through a semi-permeable membrane with a higher osmotic potential draw solution containing a field separable osmotic agent, said osmotic agent comprising one or more ionic salts and/or a superparamagnetic nano-particle bound to a hydrophilic polymer; (ii) maintaining the contact for a time sufficient for a net flow of water to take place from the impure water source into the draw solution; and (iii) carrying out magnetic and/or electric field separation of the field separable osmotic agent from the draw solution to obtain purified water. The invention also relates to an apparatus for carrying out this method, and to field separable osmotic agents for use in the method.
C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
B01D 61/00 - Processes of separation using semi-permeable membranes, e.g. dialysis, osmosis or ultrafiltrationApparatus, accessories or auxiliary operations specially adapted therefor
C02F 1/469 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrochemical separation, e.g. by electro-osmosis, electrodialysis, electrophoresis
C02F 1/48 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with magnetic or electric fields
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Composite cushion with compression modulated valve and valve assembly there for
Valve assemblies optionally with inflatable bodies for modulating fluid expulsion from an inflatable body, without active user participation. Valve assemblies include, in separate components or in integrated form, a vent body defining an external orifice, an internal orifice in fluid communication with the external orifice, and an inflatable body interface. Extending from the internal orifice is a collapsible, hollow elongate member defining longitudinal and lateral axes. Sealing closure of the elongate member, which is preferably constructed from a resilient material, results from application of generally opposing mechanical forces across a lateral surface of the elongate member. Compression localizing members may be used proximate to the elongate member to increase closure performance. In addition, performance parameters can be varied by modifying the physical characteristics of the compression members (height, upper surface area, lower surface area, composition, density, use of localizing ridges, etc.) as well as locations of the compression members (proximity to other compression members, distribution relative to the cushion geometry, etc.).
The present invention is directed towards a cellular matrix having intgrated radiant and convection barriers, meth-ods for making such matrices, articles of manufacture incorporating such matrices as a core thereof and methods for making such articles of manufacture.
The present invention is directed towards a cellular matrix having intgrated radiant and convection barriers, methods for making such matrices, articles of manufacture incorporating such matrices as a core thereof and methods for making such articles of manufacture.
Spouts, particularly for flexible fluid reservoirs, include a generally cylindrical neck portion and a pair of opposed, generally triangular portions extending laterally there from characterized as spout-film or spout weld interface(s). Invention embodiments include use of a spout material having a melting temperature that is closely matched to at least a portion of film-spout or film weld interface(s), which are part of the flexible fluid reservoir film; use of spout weld interface surface characteristics characterized as substantially flat and/or smooth, and/or characterized as negative relief surface features such as holes or depressions; use of at least one stress delocalizing feature characterized as flexible appendages, preferably at the convergence of opposing sides of a spout (the apex of the triangular portions) or at neck portions that form a portion of the spout weld interfaces, which depend beyond the spout weld interface and into the reservoir; and/or use of spout edges and/or portions of the spout weld interfaces that are flexible in comparison to the neck portion of the spout.
A resilient core of material comprising: a mechanically unitary slab; a plurality of holes or bores defined by the slab; thermal transmission mitigation means for improving the core's resistance to heat transfer.
A47C 27/18 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
A resilient core of material comprising: a mechanically unitary slab; a plurality of holes or bores defined by the slab; thermal transmission mitigation means for improving the core's resistance to heat transfer.
A47C 27/18 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
A resilient core of material comprising: a mechanically unitary slab; a plurality of holes or bores defined by the slab; thermal transmission mitigation means for improving the core's resistance to heat transfer.
Flexible, re-sealable containers and systems for retaining solids, liquids, gasses or combinations thereof. Containers and related system embodiments include, in combination or in the alternative, polyethylene and polyurethane laminated panels; linear interlocking closure elements having a pair of opposed sealing members; a removable slider that include structure for accommodating varying thickness sealable closures, for progressively engaging opposing interlock portions of the sealing members of the closure, for engaging portions of a container adjacent to the closure to resist unintended separation thereof and/or engaging portions of the sealing members to provide a means for resisting tensioned separation of the slider from the container, for incorporating permanent or removable handle(s) to facilitate transportation, mounting, attaching or adapting of the container, and/or for selectively modifying the sealing pressure applied to the sealable closures during closure operations; and/or novel high strength apertures/handles that are integral with a flexible container.
Flexible, re-sealable containers and systems for retaining solids, liquids, gasses or combinations thereof. Containers and related system embodiments include, in combination or in the alternative, polyethylene and polyurethane laminated panels; linear interlocking closure elements having a pair of opposed sealing members; a removable slider that include structure for accommodating varying thickness sealable closures, for progressively engaging opposing interlock portions of the sealing members of the closure, for engaging portions of a container adjacent to the closure to resist unintended separation thereof and/or engaging portions of the sealing members to provide a means for resisting tensioned separation of the slider from the container, for incorporating permanent or removable handle(s) to facilitate transportation, mounting, attaching or adapting of the container, and/or for selectively modifying the sealing pressure applied to the sealable closures during closure operations; and/or novel high strength apertures/handles that are integral with a flexible container.
The invention is directed to components and systems, as well as related methods, for selective removal of contaminants from a fluid medium through the use of hollow fiber media. Filtration devices comprise a housing defining an inlet portion, an outlet portion and a chamber for receiving hollow fiber media. Preferably, the inlet portion and outlet portion are arranged in conjunction with the housing and the chamber in such a manner so as to maximize exposure of HFM when disposed in the chamber.
B01D 61/00 - Processes of separation using semi-permeable membranes, e.g. dialysis, osmosis or ultrafiltrationApparatus, accessories or auxiliary operations specially adapted therefor
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
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COMPOSITE CUSHION WITH COMPRESSION MODULATED VALVE AND VALVE ASSEMBLY THERE FOR
Valve assemblies optionally with inflatable bodies for modulating fluid expulsion from an inflatable body, without active user participation. Valve assemblies include, in separate components or in integrated form, a vent body defining an external orifice, an internal orifice in fluid communication with the external orifice, and an inflatable body interface. Extending from the internal orifice is a collapsible, hollow elongate member defining longitudinal and lateral axes. Sealing closure of the elongate member, which is preferably constructed from a resilient material, results from application of generally opposing mechanical forces across a lateral surface of the elongate member. Compression localizing members may be used proximate to the elongate member to increase closure performance. In addition, performance parameters can be varied by modifying the physical characteristics of the compression members (height, upper surface area, lower surface area, composition, density, use of localizing ridges, etc.) as well as locations of the compression members (proximity to other compression members, distribution relative to the cushion geometry, etc.).
A radiant burner (10) and optional heat exchanger (90) arrangement where the radiant burner (10) has a generally enclosed cavity (24) defined, at least in part, by fuel gas impermeable surroundings (12,14) and a lower surface (62) of fuel gas permeable burner element (60), wherein cavity (12) preferably has two opening (16a,16b) exposed to an oxidizer source. Sealingly coupled to openings (16a,16b) are mix tubes (50a,50b), each having respective first ends (52a,52b) and second ends (54a,54b), wherein first ends (52a,52b) occupy openings (16a, 16b) and second ends (54a, 54b) extend into and are exposed to cavity (12). Fuel gas injectors (48a,48b), which during use are in fluid communication with fuel gas (100), are positioned to introduce fuel gas into mix tubes (50a,50b). Pre-combustion gasses migrate to upper surface (64) and are available for ignition. A thermal fuel flow interrupt may be positioned between fuel gas (100) and gas injectors (48a,48b) to isolate the fuel gas in the event of an overheat malfunction. Because burner (60) functions as a radiant body, increased thermal transfer efficiency over the prior art can be achieved by exploiting this fact, such as by creating a dedicated heat exchanger arrangement (90) for containers (70) placed on or proximate to burner (60). Exposed surfaces (80,82,84) are established to exploit the relative slow velocity of heated combustion gasses, thereby increasing heat transfer flux into container (70).
A radiant burner (10) and optional heat exchanger (90) arrangement where the radiant burner (10) has a generally enclosed cavity (24) defined, at least in part, by fuel gas impermeable surroundings (12,14) and a lower surface (62) of fuel gas permeable burner element (60), wherein cavity (12) preferably has two opening (16a,16b) exposed to an oxidizer source. Sealingly coupled to openings (16a,16b) are mix tubes (50a,50b), each having respective first ends (52a,52b) and second ends (54a,54b), wherein first ends (52a,52b) occupy openings (16a, 16b) and second ends (54a, 54b) extend into and are exposed to cavity (12). Fuel gas injectors (48a,48b), which during use are in fluid communication with fuel gas (100), are positioned to introduce fuel gas into mix tubes (50a,50b). Pre-combustion gasses migrate to upper surface (64) and are available for ignition. A thermal fuel flow interrupt may be positioned between fuel gas (100) and gas injectors (48a,48b) to isolate the fuel gas in the event of an overheat malfunction. Because burner (60) functions as a radiant body, increased thermal transfer efficiency over the prior art can be achieved by exploiting this fact, such as by creating a dedicated heat exchanger arrangement (90) for containers (70) placed on or proximate to burner (60). Exposed surfaces (80,82,84) are established to exploit the relative slow velocity of heated combustion gasses, thereby increasing heat transfer flux into container (70).
The invention is directed towards a film-based polymeric cellular matrix, methods for making the polymeric cellular matrix, articles of manufacture incorporating the polymeric matrix and methods for making articles of manufacture. The polymeric cellular matrix is characterized as a plurality of generally identical cells (open-ended geometric prisms) arranged to form a repeating geometric form. The matrix is particularly suited for use as a core between two panels.
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
An inflatable body including first and second fluid impervious major panels, each having an outer surface, an inner surface and a perimeter, and further including a fluid impervious intermediate panel having a first surface, a second surface and a perimeter. A first perimeter portion of the intermediate panel is joined to the inner surface of the first major panel from one perimeter portion thereof to a generally opposed perimeter portion thereof, and a second perimeter portion of the intermediate panel, which is generally opposed to the first perimeter portion, is joined to the inner surface of the second major panel from one perimeter portion thereof to a generally opposed perimeter portion thereof. The first and second major panel perimeters are joined to each other, defining a primary enclosure having first and second chambers separated by the intermediate panel, and at least one sealable orifice in fluid communication with the environment and at least one chamber.
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
11 - Environmental control apparatus
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
18 - Leather and imitations of leather
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
24 - Textiles and textile goods
26 - Small items for dressmaking; artifical flowers; false hair
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Fuel canisters sold full; maintenance kits consisting of lubricants, and tools and seals for use therewith. Portable hydration components and systems, namely, reusable fluid reservoirs (made of metal); portable stove components and systems, namely, fuel bottles sold empty (made of metal); tent components and systems, namely tent stakes (made of metal). Portable stove components and systems, namely, fuel pumps. Maintenance kits consisting of tools, and seals and lubricants for use therewith. Water purifiers; portable stove components and systems, namely stoves, fuel lines, igniters and stove bases; portable water filtration components and systems, namely, water filtration units, filtration elements, filter cleaners. Resealable dry bags; absorbent towels (paper). Maintenance kits consisting of seals, and tools and lubricants for use therewith; maintenance kits consisting of sealants, and patches, zipper sliders, pole sleeves, tensioners and zipper pulls for use therewith; portable hydration components and systems, namely, hoses, bite valves and seals. Backpacks; holsters; trekking poles; snow pickets. Tent components and systems, namely, tentstakes (not made of metal); portable hydration components and systems, namely, reusable fluid reservoirs (not made of metal); portable stove components and systems, namely fuel bottles sold empty (not made of metal); inflatable and non-inflatable ground pads of personal use (other than medical use). Cookware components and systems, namely, cookware, containers, cooking utensils and pot filters. Tent components and systems, namely, tent; shelters; wings; maintenance kits consisting of pole sleeves and tensioners, and sealants, patches, zipper sliders and zipper pulls for use therewith. Absorbent towels (textile), especially made of microfiber, polyester blend, nylon blend, or other fabric. Maintenance kits consisting of patches and zipper sliders and zipper pulls, and sealants, pole sleeves and tensioners for use therewith. Snowshoes; inflatable and non-inflatable ground pads of personal use (for recreational use).
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
(1) Wheelchair seating and positioning accessories, namely, cushions; seatbacks; body position supports, namely, belts, harnesses, and fixed supports; replacement components for the foregoing.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Wheelchair seating and positioning accessories, namely, cushions; seatbacks; body position supports, namely, [ belts, harnesses, and ] fixed supports; replacement components for the foregoing
Specialty outdoor equipment for hikers, campers, and mountain climbers, namely portable stoves, stove parts and stove fittings sold together as a unit; and portable water filters and replacement filters therefore, and water filter parts and water filter fittings, all sold together as a unit
