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Class 2/89 - Convertible tents


Subclass of Class 2 - Apparel
Definition: Devices constructed to permit the formation of a tent from
No. of patents: 27
Last issue date: 09/18/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7270617Method for protecting at least one baseball area of a baseball playing field
This invention relates to an integrally weighted baseball cover and system, method and apparatus for quickly delivering the cover and placing it onto an area of a baseball field, such as one or more of the infield areas, such as home base area, first base area, seco...
09/18/2007
7159823Rapid deployment of troops and cargo
A rapid deployment system has an inflatable landing tube with an inflatable exit slide coupled to an aircraft. Connectors couple the landing tube to the aircraft. Flexible retarders extend inward from the inner surface of the tube for retarding gravitational descent...
01/09/2007
7146996Lightweight shelter
A nominally floorless hikers' shelter having a raised, tensioned waterproof canopy supported off the ground by pole supports at the front and rear, in which the canopy has a catenary curved ridgeline tensioned between a higher vertical front support and a lower, out...
12/12/2006
7143450Dual access cargo system for outerwear
A convertible garment, such as from a garment to a fanny pack, having a first material portion affixed to the outside surface of the garment over an opening formed in the garment defining a first chamber for holding an object therein, including a first zipper provid...
12/05/2006
7134443Lightweight arch-supported shelter
A nominally floorless hikers' shelter having a raised, tensioned waterproof canopy supported off the ground by pole supports at the front and rear, in which the canopy has a catenary curved ridgeline tensioned between a higher vertical front arch support and a lower...
11/14/2006
7121290Outdoor enclosure with scent-dampening liner
A portable hunting blind or enclosure, to provide cover to a hunter or naturalist in the field, is provided with a scent-dampening liner. An enclosure according to one embodiment includes at least one wall, and a lining material disposed on a surface thereof. In the...
10/17/2006
7090169Retaining clamp for alignment of risers when packing a parachute
A retaining clamp for alignment of risers when packing a parachute is disclosed. The retaining clamp comprises a base with three prongs defining bores for receiving and engaging large rings of three-ring release assemblies (three-ring release assemblies are used for...
08/15/2006
6851127Multipurpose blanket
A multi-purpose blanket which can be selectively folded into a compact condition for use as a seat cushion or placed into a spread condition for use as a protective covering includes a hood, a hood compartment, a pair of pockets, and an elongated storage pouch which...
02/08/2005
6672323Multi-purpose self-erecting structure having advanced insect protection and storage characteristics
The self-erecting structure has resilient lower and upper support loops which provide it with shape and support. Fabric covers the support loops, and is permanently affixed to the support loops. The fabric has a lower, waterproof portion and an upper inse...
01/06/2004
6351851Personal shelter device
A personal shelter device including a foldable outer structure convertible between a poncho configuration and a tent configuration, wherein when the structure is in the poncho configuration, the structure has a poncho front and a poncho rear so as to form...
03/05/2002
6341379Combination tent-rain cape
The present invention is a combination tent and rain cape. It consists of a square, waterproof tarp and a breathable triangular sheet. A hood, straps, and fasteners are attached to the top side of the tarp along a diagonal. If the tarp is folded along thi...
01/29/2002
6275993Cushion convertible to a poncho
A cushion (20) includes a flexible body (28) and a zipper (42). The flexible body (28) is formed from a moisture repellent shell (30) and a lining (32) that can be folded and retained by closure of the zipper (42) to form the cushion (20). A handle (23) i...
08/21/2001
6003749Individual camouflage system
A multiple use camouflage system is described for use by an individual. The system is integrated into and remains attached to a fanny pack secured to a waist belt or to a backpack, etc. The camouflage system utilizes a sheet of flexible rectangular camouf...
12/21/1999
5924132Portable shelter/garment
Soldiers frequently form a make-shift shelter from a conventional poncho and the make-shift shelter is commonly called a "hootch" by soldiers. The term "hootch" is used here to refer to the portable shelter/garment, including its stuff sack, of this inven...
07/20/1999
5592691Modular panel for fabricating clothing and accessories
A modular panel is described which has a flexible planar sheet form body with peripheral edges. Zippers are positioned along each of the four peripheral edges. The zippers along the peripheral edges of the body enable the peripheral edges to be mated with...
01/14/1997
5227215Prayer shawl wedding canopy
A religious article that first functions as a canopy or chuppah for a wedding ceremony and then when cut into pieces serves as individual prayer shawls or tallitot for the couple. The religious article has two rows of heavy stitching, each adjacent to a l...
07/13/1993
5168579Rainwear particularly well suited for an infant seated in a stroller
A weather protective garment constructed to better protect an infant seated in a stroller from rain. The infant wears a poncho to which a cape has been attached in the back. The cape is sized to be drapable over the back of the stroller to keep rain from ...
12/08/1992
5131096Versatile child's garment
The versatile child's garment may be used for an infant as a changing blanket and bunting, the garment including a self-storing pacifier and a plurality of outer pockets which can accommodate items necessary to an infant when travelling. As the infant gro...
07/21/1992
5101513Foul weather apparel
A foul weather apparel to be worn by a person in which a tubular enclosure is maintained in a substantially cylindrical shape by flexible hoops at the upper and lower extremities of the enclosure and a circular panel at the top of the tubular enclosure re...
04/07/1992
5099526Raincoat
A raincoat made out of a continuous folded web forming a subtantially rectangular shape with two long sides and two short sides. A sealed portion extends perpendicular to the fold that defines one of the long sides and extends a distance that is comparabl...
03/31/1992
4703521Multi-purpose garment
A multi-purpose garment comprising a central portion and first and second end portions, the portions being rhombic in shape. The first end portion tapers inwardly from the central portion, and the second end portion tapers outwardly from the central porti...
11/03/1987
4598725Convertible poncho
A convertible poncho which may be adapted for use either as a protective covering for bicycles, motorcycles and the like, as a ground cover, or as protective rainwear for the rider. The cover is detachably secured to the bicycle by fastening means attache...
07/08/1986
4594735Combination poncho and tent
A combination poncho and tent is formed by attaching the larger end of a tapered sleeve of material to one of the sheets of a conventional poncho. In its collapsed state, the entire sleeve is secured to the poncho for storage by means of a pocket in the p...
06/17/1986
4499133Multi-purpose sheet
A lightweight, single-ply blanket has inwardly opening, triangular pockets sewn beneath each of its four corners. The corners of the blanket are also provided with extending, braided cord loops to add anchoring versatility and to provide rapid emptying of...
02/12/1985
4270227Articles incorporating air vents
Air vent particularly suited for incorporation in rainwear comprising a base portion having a hole therein; and an elongate member secured to the base portion, the elongate member having a passage therethrough in communication with the hole, at least a po...
06/02/1981
4180867Space enclosing member
Disclosed is a multipurpose space enclosing member having a hexagonal body of sheet material with a circular opening in the center thereof and a tubular portion attached to the body at the edge of the circular opening. A drawstring gathering means is atta...
01/01/1980
3958274Combined poncho-mattress
A combined poncho-mattress formed of a substantially rectangular main sheet of pliable, air-tight and water-proof material centrally provided with a transverse head slot, on which are centrally mounted a pair of secondary sheets of the same material, with...
05/25/1976
 
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