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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7774880 | Stadium seat cushion A seat cushion for an individual stadium seat includes a cushion portion and a pouch on one side of the cushion portion. The pouch receives an end of the seat to secure the cushion to the seat with the cushion portion on the seat. The seat cushion also includes an a... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7356860 | Bedding structure with collapsible frames A bedding structure with collapsible frames, comprising a limiting member, a covering member, and a plurality of frame members. The covering member is connected to the limiting member and has at least one opening. The plurality of frame members are configured in a p... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347217 | Sunshade A sunshade including a shade, a headrest, an anchoring loop, and a support frame. The support frame supports the shade and the headrest. The support frame is adjustable to enable the positions of the shade and the headrest to be set to any one of a range of in-use p... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7328471 | Bedding wedge system A mattress surface has planar lower and upper surfaces. The mattress has a forward head surface and a rearward foot surface. The mattress has parallel side surfaces. A box spring assembly is provided in a wedge-shaped configuration. The box spring assembly has plana... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7246391 | Prayer pillow A prayer pillow, or cushion, has knee pads placed in the interior of the pillow filling, spaced apart and adapted to receive the knees of a user while kneeling. The knee pads provide further cushioning and support for the knees of the user so that kneeling for a pro... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243384 | Collapsible mat with removable portion and method of making same A collapsible apparatus is provided that includes a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. A sleeve is configured to receive the frame and to define an opening within at least a ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240384 | Method of repositioning immobile patient in bed using patient positioning aid The patient positioning aid assists a caregiver in rotating and positioning immobile patients. Such patients require periodic movement to prevent the development of ulcers. Conventional methods use rolled blankets or pillows to support such patients. Such improvizat... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7228577 | Inflatable beach enclosure An inexpensive enclosure providing a protected space on a beach, lawn or the like. An inflatable tube forms a wall surrounding a space having an open end, so that a user is shielded from small kicked or thrown material or objects, running pets and the like. The tubu... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7210179 | Contoured body support device A body support device includes a base section with a wall ergonomically contoured to conform generally to the portion of the human back between the head and lower torso as it reclines in a posture intermediate prone and supine positions. The contoured wall further s... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7178875 | Chair apparatus A chair apparatus for supporting a back of a person. The chair apparatus has a backrest and at least one support member attached with respect to the backrest. Each support member extends away from the backrest and forms an implantable element which can be inserted i... | 02/20/2007 |
| RE39408 | Self-inflating mattress A self-inflating mattress which comprises a first chamber, a second chamber, a foam and a check valve, wherein, the foam is disposed inside the first chamber. The check valve is provided between the first chamber and the second chamber, and air is allowed to flow on... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7120950 | Hybrid mattress A mattress device has an foam body formed of a closed cell foam material which has a torso support area defining a recess having a recess bottom. An inflatable mat is disposed in the recess and insulated from a ground surface by the recess bottom. The inflatable mat... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7040334 | Head and neck sun shield for a reclining sunbather A sun shielding device to protect the head and neck of the user from the sun when lying prone on a relatively flat surface comprising a structural frame having a base support beam and two sides, and a cover means affixed to said structural frame. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028356 | Multiconfiguration braking system Certain embodiments include a system and method for braking in a patient positioning system. The system includes a patient positioning surface for supporting a patient, a first brake for affecting motion of the patient positioning surface, and a second brake for aff... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7007322 | Yoga/exercise mat A yoga mat that may be rolled up tightly and then held closed by straps, which wrap around and encircle the rolled up mat. The straps are affixed to the mat by the ends thereof being sewn to the edge of mat under an attachment strip, which fits along one entire edge... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7000270 | Collapsible mat with removable portion and method of making same A collapsible apparatus is provided that includes a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. A sleeve is configured to receive the frame and to define an opening within at least a ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7000993 | Furniture piece A furniture piece including a base and a backrest pivotally connected to the base. An attachment component is positionable or movable between an engaged position locking the backrest in an upright position and a disengaged position allowing the backrest to move towa... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6986178 | Portable bivouac shelter A shelter is formed by joining a resilient sleeping pad at its edges to a thin, flexible, waterproof, vapor-breathable shell. The sleeping pad, being the floor of the shelter, eliminates material otherwise used for this purpose. An opening in the shell for the user'... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6938287 | Lounge chair with body-accommodating openings A beach or lounge chair includes a generally horizontal component for supporting a user thereon and a leg assembly for holding the supportive component above the ground. The supportive component includes a first opening for accommodating the breasts of a female user... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935697 | Foot elevating cushion An elevating foot cushion that includes an embodiment with a cushion that is preferably of a unitary foam body defining front and rear faces and left and right lateral faces and an upper leg contact surface. The upper leg contact surface has first and second lateral... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6893087 | All terrain vehicle seat cushion A seat cushion for use on all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles made of a single piece of molded foam having a skin covering a foam core, a front portion with a curved leading edge to fit against a gas tank filler spout, outer edges hinged to bend over a vehicle seat... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6868568 | Adjustable head rest A head rest device is described. A plurality of spherical components are coupled via a plurality of adjustable connecting members. At least one end of each of the plurality of connecting members are coupled to a spherical component of the plurality of spherical comp... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6839928 | Seat cushion with integrated handle A seat cushion includes a pair of generally flat pads for supporting a user's buttocks and a handle disposed between the pads for carrying the seat cushion. Arms, interconnecting the pads and the handle are provided for holding the pads in both a spaced apart relati... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6785921 | Infant mat An automatically-opening infant mat that is movable between an open position and a closed position includes a water-resistant flexible material sized to have an infant, at least from the infant's head to the infant's buttocks, placed on the material while the mat is... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6721973 | Beach blanket A beach blanket includes a panel member that has an upper surface and lower surface. The lower surface is for resting on a beach. The upper surface is for supporting a user when the user lies on the upper surface such that the panel member is positioned between the ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6711769 | Pillow with retractable umbrella A pillow with a retractable umbrella, comprising a pillow assembly with first and second ends. The first and second ends have a channel extending therebetween. Fixedly secured onto the first end of the pillow assembly is a supporting assembly with third and fourth e... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6694551 | Facial support device A facial support device having a frame and a cushion, or webbing, for supporting an individual's head, when the individual is reclining in a prone, face down position. The device of this invention is ergonomically designed to provide a gradual transition ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6691344 | Collapsible mat with removable portion and method of making same A collapsible apparatus is provided that includes a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. A sleeve is configured to receive the frame and to define an opening within ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6668407 | Audio pillow with sun shield The present invention 10 discloses a sun visor or canopy 20 attached by an extendable/flexible means 34 to a pillow 40 shaped to comfortably receive the head of a user 12. The pillow 40 comprises a main enclosure 36 having a protective cover 56 thereon fo... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6643874 | Pyramidal seat cushion The inflatable cushion, pyramidal in shape, with a protective back flap, disclosed herein is relatively soft, conformable, and easy to transport. It is remarkable in its ability to facilitate sitting on a sloping surface by providing an enhanced measure o... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634041 | Convertible towel to tote bag article and method of making same A towel to tote bag convertible article is disclosed that comprises a towel, preferably a sports towel, having a first end region, a second end region and an intermediate region between the first and second end regions. A pocket provided at and across the... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6631527 | Kit of beach products A kit of various beach products consisting of a ground covering such as a blanket, spread, mat or towel and the like with a plurality of loops or buttonholes at multiple locations on the top and bottom of the hem which can be optionally rolled into a shea... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6519793 | Collapsible mat with removable portion and method of making same A collapsible apparatus is provided that includes a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. A sleeve is configured to receive the frame and to define an opening within ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6463608 | Multipurpose pillow with hand warming muff An arm-supporting and hand-warming multipurpose pillow system having a pocket defined between an outer surface of the main pillow body and an inner surface of a panel covering at least a portion of the main pillow body.... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6408462 | Multi-purpose blanket and method The present invention is directed to a multipurpose device that can be alternately configured to form a blanket, a cushion, a hooded poncho, a hooded poncho with a fastening shawl, and a tote bag. The multipurpose device includes a pliable sheet that can ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6223367 | Stadium blanket The present invention is a stadium blanket having an attached storage bag. The blanket is of sufficient size to allow the blanket to protect a user from the elements or to be used as a sleeping bag. The blanket has a water repellent liner on one side and ... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6219868 | Self-inflating mattress A self-inflating mattress which comprises a first chamber, a second chamber, a foam and a check valve, wherein, the foam is disposed inside the first chamber. The check valve is provided between the first chamber and the second chamber, and air is allowed... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6217116 | Slipcover with an inflatable pillow A slipcover with inflatable pillow is provided for furniture comprising a first sheet having an outer layer of fabric attached to an inner layer of thermoplastic, a second, smaller sheet attached to the inner layer of the first sheet so as to form an infl... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6202235 | Sitting pad A sitting pad for seating thereupon a plurality of users, such as the players of a sports team, in an organized manner. The sitting pad includes a flexible pad with upper and lower faces, a pair of end edges, and a pair of side edges extending between the... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6192536 | Wind resistant beach towel A beach towel made of ordinary, machine washable fabric, together with a plurality of pockets, which may be filled with sand or other material to weigh down the towel is provided. The towel may be attached to another wind resistant beach towel to provide ... | 02/27/2001 |
