Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080203720 | STRETCHABLE BOOK COVERING WITH REINFORCING ELEMENTS - A book covering includes a stretchable material, which completely extends over an outer face and side edges of each cover of a book, and reinforcing elements, which are disposed at localized areas of the stretchable material. The reinforcing elements include a resilient, pliable material. | 08-28-2008 |
20080223071 | TRAVEL COOLER WITH COLLAPSIBLE SIDEWALLS - A portable cooler assembly comprises a base and a collapsible container defining a cooler. The collapsible container includes collapsible walls. The base defines a container receiving recess within which a bottom portion of the collapsible container is received, whereby the collapsible container is removably coupled to the base. When the portable cooler assembly is in a first configuration, the collapsible walls extend outwardly from the container receiving space. When the portable cooler assembly is in a second configuration, the collapsible walls are completely received within the container receiving space in a collapsed condition. | 09-18-2008 |
20080223072 | COOLER ASSEMBLY HAVING INFLATABLE WALL - A cooler assembly includes: a rigid platform; a rigid lid; and an inflatable wall interconnecting the rigid platform and the rigid lid so as to define an insulated interior space therebetween for receiving food and ice. The deflated wall is received within, and does not protrude from, the rigid platform when the cooler assembly is in a storage configuration. The rigid lid is received within the rigid platform when the cooler assembly is in the storage configuration. The rigid lid may be received within, and partially protrude from, the rigid platform when the cooler assembly is in the storage configuration. | 09-18-2008 |
20080223862 | TRAVEL COOLER WITH INFLATABLE SIDEWALLS - A portable cooler assembly comprises a base and an insulated container defining a cooler. The container includes an inflatable wall and a valve for inflating of the wall. The insulated container is removably coupled to the base, and the base defines a container receiving recess within which a bottom portion of the insulated container is received. When the portable cooler assembly is in a first configuration, the inflatable wall is inflated and extends outwardly from the container receiving space. When the portable cooler assembly is in a second configuration, the inflatable wall is deflated and is completely received within the container receiving space in a collapsed condition. | 09-18-2008 |
20080223972 | INDEPENDENTLY DRAWING AND TENSIONING LINES WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL ROTARY DEVICE HAVING TWO SPOOLS - A method of drawing lines into a housing includes: rotating a dial in a first rotational direction of the dial such that a first spool located in an interior of the housing is mechanically rotated in a first rotational direction thereby winding a first line thereabout; and rotating the same dial in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction such that a second spool located in the interior of the housing is mechanically rotated in a first rotational direction thereby winding a second line thereabout. The rotating of the same dial in the second, opposite rotational direction does not result in unwinding of the first line from the first spool, and the rotating of the same dial in the first rotational direction does not result in unwinding of the second line from the second spool. | 09-18-2008 |
20080256691 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - An article of clothing for a body of a person includes: a stretchable fabric defining a form-fitting body portion for closely covering a portion of the person's body when the article of clothing is worn; a plurality of gripping areas located on an exterior surface of the body portion, each of the gripping areas having a higher relative coefficient of friction than a relative coefficient of friction of the fabric defining the body portion; and a plurality of impact-absorbing pad members attached to the body portion. A method of manufacturing an article of clothing and a method of protecting ones' body by donning an article of clothing are also included. | 10-23-2008 |
20080257889 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES WITH BAG ENGAGING MEMBER - A trashcan assembly includes a container having a peripheral wall forming an interior space for receipt of a pliable liner therein. The peripheral wall surrounds and defines an opening in the container. An insert is received within the opening and is secured to the peripheral wall. The insert includes a liner engaging member defining a passageway into the interior space of the container. The liner engaging member includes a plurality of resilient, flexible fingers that are collectively configured to receive and retain a portion of a pliable liner that is extended through the passageway. | 10-23-2008 |
20080257890 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES WITH BAG ENGAGING MEMBER - An assembly includes a container having a side opening and an insert located within the side opening. The insert includes a liner retention member that retains a liner that is disposed within the container. The insert also includes a peripheral channel that extends around the insert. A portion of a wall defining the side opening of the container is received within the peripheral channel of the insert such that the insert is secured within the side opening of the container. | 10-23-2008 |
20080257891 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES WITH BAG ENGAGING MEMBER - An assembly includes a container having a top rim defining a mouth of the container and an attachment member that is attached to and extends around the rim of the container. The container defines a side opening into an interior of the container from an exterior of the container. The attachment member includes a bag engaging member located in covering relation to the side opening. | 10-23-2008 |
20080261455 | MOUNTABLE POWER STRIPS WITH OFFSET ARM SECTIONS - A mountable power strip includes a first arm section having a plurality of electrical receptacles defining a “strip” of electrical receptacles. The mountable power strip further includes a coupling assembly that is configured to couple the first arm section to a second arm section such that the first and second arm sections are configured for rotational movement relative to each other about an axis of the coupling assembly. The first and second arm sections are offset a distance along the axis of the coupling assembly such that the first and second arm sections are configured to transition between, a first configuration, in which the first and second arm sections do not overlap each other when viewed along the axis of the coupling assembly, and a second configuration, in which the first and second arm sections overlap each other when viewed along the axis of the coupling assembly. | 10-23-2008 |
20080261456 | MOUNTABLE POWER STRIPS HAVING HANDLE GRIPS - A mountable power strip includes first and second arm sections, at least one of which includes a plurality of electrical receptacles. The arm sections are coupled together for relative rotational movement between an open position for receipt of an object therebetween, and a closed position for clamping engagement with the object. The first and second arm sections are spring biased toward the closed position. The spring-biasing of the arm sections provides a clamping force for mounting the power strip to an object. The arm sections generally have the same dimensions and configuration and are coupled together between opposite end portions of each arm section. One of the end portions of each arm section defines a handle grip. Alternatively, a long handle integral with the first arm section extends generally linearly from the coupling and a short lever arm integral with the second arm section extends generally linearly from the coupling. | 10-23-2008 |
20080264948 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES WITH BAG ENGAGING MEMBER - An insert for placement in an opening of a trashcan assembly includes a plurality of resilient, flexible fingers that define a passageway and that are configured to receive and retain a portion of a pliable liner that is extended through the passageway. The insert may be round or elliptical. The fingers define an open space there between in the shape of an “X”. Furthermore, each finger may include a portion thereof that extends in a first direction and then curves back to extend in a generally opposite direction. In this regard, each finger may be “L” shaped, “J” shaped, or “T” shaped. The insert further may include a circumferentially extending channel that fully encircles a circumferential periphery of the insert. Each finger is resilient and flexible and returns to an initial position after being deflected when a portion of a liner is inserted through the passageway. | 10-30-2008 |
20080264950 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES WITH BAG ENGAGING MEMBER - A trashcan assembly includes a trashcan container and an attachment member. The attachment member is received on a rim of the trashcan container. The attachment member includes at least one bag engaging member. The bag engaging member is formed in a wall of the attachment member or, alternatively, is an insert that is located within an opening in a wall of the attachment member. | 10-30-2008 |
20080268715 | MOUNTABLE POWER STRIPS HAVING LINEAR ARM SECTION - A mountable power strip includes: a first arm section; a second arm section; a lever arm connected to the second arm section; and a coupling assembly configured to couple the first and second arm sections together such that the first and second arm sections are configured for relative rotational movement between an open position for receipt of an object therebetween; and a closed position wherein the first and second arm sections are closer to one another than when in the open position for clamping engagement with the object. The first arm section includes a plurality of electrical receptacles positioned adjacent each other along an extent of the first arm section such that the plurality of electrical receptacles form a “strip” of electrical receptacles. Methods of use include mounting a power strip to an object. | 10-30-2008 |
20080272127 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES WITH BAG ENGAGING MEMBER - An assembly includes an outer container. The outer container has a top rim defining a mouth of the outer container, and the outer container defines a side opening in a wall thereof. The assembly also includes an interior container. The interior container includes a bag engaging member. The interior container is located within the outer container such that the engaging member covers the side opening in the outer container. The bag engaging member is configured to receive and retain a pliable liner that is disposed within the interior container. The bag engaging member is an insert that is located within an opening in a wall of the interior container or, alternatively, is formed in a wall of the interior container. | 11-06-2008 |
20080277133 | MOUNTABLE POWER STRIPS - A mountable power strip includes: first and second arm sections each including a plurality of electrical receptacles; a coupling assembly configured to couple the arm sections together for rotational movement relative to each other about a rotational axis; and a ratcheting assembly configured to define degrees of relative rotational movement about the rotational axis between the arm sections. The coupling assembly includes a connecting member secured in fixed disposition to the first arm section that retains the arm sections together. The ratcheting assembly includes a release member retained on the connecting member that is axially slidable relative thereto. The release member includes teeth that engage teeth of the second arm section. A biasing element retained between the connecting member and the release member is configured to bias the release member toward the rim cap such that the teeth of the release member engage the teeth of the rim cap. | 11-13-2008 |
20080318743 | UNSTEADY EXERCISE PLATFORM HAVING RESISTANCE BANDS - An exercise apparatus includes a platform for use in exercises in an unstable configuration. The platform includes a stepping deck for receiving a user; an arched base for rocking support of the stepping deck on a workout surface; and a resistance band assembly housed within the platform, with the resistance band assembly including a plurality of resistance bands. The exercise apparatus may include a frame that is adapted to removably receive and support the platform above a workout surface in a stable configuration for use in exercises. In another exercise apparatus, the platform is secured to the frame such that, in a first orientation, the platform is stable; and in a second, inverted orientation, the platform is unstable. The platform is plank-shaped, and the stepping deck includes two stepping surfaces, each surface being located on an opposite side of the stepping deck. | 12-25-2008 |
20090019882 | TRAVEL COOLER WITH COLLAPSIBLE SIDEWALLS - A portable cooler assembly includes sidewalls connected by a bottom wall. The sidewalls and bottom wall collectively define an interior space. A rim is attached to a top of the collapsible side walls, and a lid is supported on the rim and encloses the interior space. A base defines a container receiving recess within which the bottom wall is received and supported. A drain conduit defines a passageway in fluid communication with a lower portion of the interior space. When the portable cooler assembly is in a first configuration, the collapsible sidewalls extend outwardly from the container receiving recess. When the portable cooler assembly is in a second configuration, the collapsible sidewalls are completely received within the container receiving recess in a collapsed condition, and an outer peripheral edge portion of the rim is at least partially received within the container receiving recess. | 01-22-2009 |
20090038159 | THUMB UTENSIL WITH CUTTING BOARD - An apparatus facilitating a cutting operation includes a knife; and a hand-mountable cutting board utensil. The utensil includes: a cutting board for disposition between the thumb and an index finger of the hand, the cutting board having an exposed cutting surface for orienting toward the index finger and a second surface for orienting toward the thumb; and a retainer having two lateral sides and being configured to receive and releasably retain the thumb along a longitudinal length of the retainer. The cutting board includes portions that extend transversely to a direction defined by the longitudinal length respectively beyond the two lateral sides of the retainer, each portion having exposed, oppositely facing front and back surfaces. | 02-12-2009 |
20090056180 | SOAP BUBBLE FOUNTAIN - A method of interacting with a soap bubble fountain, having at least one tubular column extending above a catch basin and provided with a sculpting tool, includes generating soap bubbles with the soap bubble fountain, actuating an air source to force the bubbles from an upper end of the at least one tubular column, repeating the foregoing steps at least until a bubble sculpture is formed between the upper end of the at least one tubular column and the catch basin, and sculpting the bubble sculpture using the sculpting tool. | 03-05-2009 |
20090061725 | SOAP BUBBLE FOUNTAIN - A soap bubble fountain includes a soap holder that contains a first portion of a soap and water mixture, a tubular column extending upward from the soap holder and whose lower end contains a second portion of the soap and water mixture, a catch basin disposed at a lower portion of the tubular column, and an air source arranged to inject air into second portion of the soap and water mixture, thereby creating soap bubbles. The soap bubbles are forced through the bubble openings in the upper end of the tubular column and are subsequently collected in the catch basin. | 03-05-2009 |
20090061726 | SOAP BUBBLE FOUNTAIN - A soap bubble fountain includes a soap holder adapted to contain a soap and water mixture, a plurality of tubular columns extending upward from the soap holder, a catch basin, and an air source arranged to inject air into the soap and water mixture, thereby creating soap bubbles. An upper end of each of the tubular columns is open to provide a bubble opening corresponding to each tubular column. The catch basin is disposed at a lower portion of the tubular columns. The soap bubbles are distributed among and forced through the bubble openings corresponding to the plurality of tubular columns and are subsequently collected in the catch basin. | 03-05-2009 |
20090095177 | KIT FOR CREATING ARTISTIC WORK ON LAWN - Components of a kit for creating an artistic work on a lawn include: a container of aerosol paint; a plurality of stakes for anchoring a lawn stencil to a lawn; and a sheet of flexible material in which is defined one or more openings used to apply one or more design elements of the artistic work to the lawn by spraying the aerosol paint through the one or more openings in the lawn stencil when the lawn stencil is anchored to the lawn with the stakes. The components are held in a container having a relatively small form factor that readily accommodates point-of-sale display and purchase at retail stores by consumers. | 04-16-2009 |
20090114691 | BABY CARE ASSEMBLY - A baby care assembly includes a baby carrier positionable between an open, use configuration, wherein a baby may be placed in the carrier, and a closed, folded configuration; and a baby bag configured and dimensioned to receive and retain the baby carrier when the baby carrier is in the closed, folded configuration. | 05-07-2009 |
20090160162 | STROLLER WITH MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS - A stroller for carrying a child in a plurality of configurations includes a frame having a frame base defining a forward-facing direction and a rearward-facing direction and at least two side members attached at opposite sides of the frame base. The stroller further includes a plurality of wheels connected to the frame and a seat arranged generally above a platform attached to the frame and configured for selective rotation, relative to the frame base, about an axis generally perpendicular to the platform. The seat may be selectively rotated between a forward-facing position and a rearward-facing position. The seat may further be adapted to be selectively reconfigurable between a seated configuration and a standing configuration. | 06-25-2009 |
20090188955 | APPARATUS FOR CARRYING ONE OR MORE SUSPENDED ITEMS - An apparatus for carrying one or more suspended items includes a unitary disc-shaped object having first and second arcuate portions each with first and second ends, and an intermediate portion extending between and interconnecting the first and second arcuate portions. The apparatus further includes a strap attached to the disc-shaped object. The first and second arcuate portions together define a generally circular profile of the disc-shaped object. Respective first ends of the first and second arcuate portions are disposed adjacently in opposed relation to one another and respective second ends of the first and second arcuate portions are disposed adjacently in opposed relation to one another, whereby passages are defined between adjacent corresponding ends of the first and second arcuate portions through which a handle of a bag may be received. | 07-30-2009 |
20090191987 | MODULAR TABLE TENNIS GAME - A modular table tennis game includes a plurality of paddles, a table tennis ball, and an adjustable table, or multiple adjustable tables. The tables may be mounted on a support system such as a tripod or other support structure that allows the tables to be adjusted in height and tilt. The top of the tables may have an opening or openings larger than the table tennis ball penetrating therethrough. | 07-30-2009 |
20090196710 | SECURING ARRANGEMENT OF LOOSE ELEMENTS OF DRAFT SCRAPBOOKING PAGE - An apparatus for securely holding and protecting a layout of elements for a page of a scrapbook includes a portfolio having first and second covers, each cover having a width and height each of which exceeds the width and height of a scrapbooking page; and a first overlay having a width and height each of which exceeds the width and height of a scrapbooking page. The first overlay and the first cover are releasably cohered together, preferably utilizing magnetic forces. A scrapbooking page and loose elements arranged thereof thereby may be secured between the overlay and the cover for safe storage and transport between scrapbooking sessions. | 08-06-2009 |
20090200194 | SERVING PLATTER HAVING DISPOSAL OPENING AND SHALLOW SEALING LID - A serving platter includes a main body and a shallow lid. The main body portion includes a top portion defining a serving area comprising a plurality of primary serving wells for receiving food items therein for presentation to a person for eating, and a bottom portion defining a substantially enclosed interior space. The top portion also defines a disposal opening configured to receive there through food waste for deposit into the substantially enclosed interior space. The top portion also includes a plurality of dividing walls that define and separate the primary serving wells. The shallow lid is configured to be removably coupled to the main body such that the lid is positioned above and extends over and seats off the serving area. Each dividing wall is engaged by the lid such that two serving wells are isolated from one another by a dividing wall engaged with the lid. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200195 | SERVING PLATTER HAVING DISPOSAL OPENING AND SHALLOW SEALING LID - A serving platter includes a rectangular, single molded piece having a top portion defining a serving area and a bottom portion. The top portion includes four primary serving wells and four secondary serving wells. The bottom portion defines an enclosed interior space, and the top portion defines a rounded opening centrally located relative to the serving area and configured to receive food waste for deposit into the interior space. The top portion includes four dividing walls defining and separating the four primary serving wells, each dividing wall extending generally linearly away from the rounded opening to an outer peripheral wall of the main body. The top portion further includes four partitioning walls, each partitioning wall extending between adjacent sides of the outer peripheral wall. Each serving well has a volume that is less than half of the volume of each primary serving well. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200196 | USING SERVING PLATTER HAVING DISPOSAL OPENING AND SHALLOW SEALING LID - A method of serving food includes arranging food on a serving area of a serving platter having a main body including a top portion defining the serving area comprising a plurality of primary serving wells and a bottom portion defining an interior space, the top portion defining a disposal opening configured to receive food waste into the interior space, wherein the top portion includes a plurality of dividing walls defining and separating the primary serving wells. The serving platter includes a shallow lid configured to be removably coupled to the main body such that the lid seats off the serving area, wherein each dividing wall is engaged by the lid such that two serving wells are isolated. The method includes securing the lid to seat off the serving area; and removing the lid to uncover the serving area and expose the food and disposal opening. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200197 | USING SERVING PLATTER HAVING DISPOSAL OPENING AND SHALLOW SEALING LID - A method of serving food includes arranging food on a serving area of a serving platter having a main body including a top portion defining the serving area comprising a plurality of primary serving wells and secondary serving wells, and a bottom portion defining an interior space, the top portion defining a disposal opening configured to receive food waste into the interior space, wherein the top portion includes a plurality of dividing walls defining and separating the primary serving wells and a plurality of partitioning walls defining the secondary serving wells. Each serving well has a volume that is less than half of the volume of each primary serving well. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200316 | MAKING SERVING PLATTER HAVING DISPOSAL OPENING AND SHALLOW SEALING LID - A method of making a serving platter includes molding a hand portable main body and molding a shallow lid. The main body portion includes a top portion defining a serving area comprising a plurality of primary serving wells, and a bottom portion defining a substantially enclosed interior space. The top portion also defines a disposal opening configured to receive there through food waste for deposit into the substantially enclosed interior space. The top portion also includes a plurality of dividing walls that define and separate the primary serving wells. The shallow lid is configured to be removably coupled to the main body such that the lid is positioned above and extends over and seats off the serving area. Each dividing wall is engaged by the lid such that two serving wells are isolated from one another by a dividing wall engaged with the lid. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200701 | MAKING SERVING PLATTER HAVING DISPOSAL OPENING AND SHALLOW SEALING LID - A method of making a serving platter includes molding a hand portable main body such that the main body includes rectangular, single molded piece having a top portion defining a serving area and a bottom portion. The top portion includes four primary serving wells and four secondary serving wells. The bottom portion defines an enclosed interior space, and the top portion defines a rounded opening that is configured to receive food waste into the interior space. The top portion includes four dividing walls defining and separating the four primary serving wells, each dividing wall extending generally linearly away from the rounded opening to an outer peripheral wall of the main body. The top portion further includes four partitioning walls, each partitioning wall extending between adjacent sides of the outer peripheral wall. Each serving well has a volume that is less than half of the volume of each primary serving well. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200902 | PORTABLE WORKSTATION - A portable workstation includes wheels, a tabletop, a generally planar member and a chassis joining the wheels, the tabletop and the planar member. While joined to the wheels and the tabletop by the chassis, the planar member is movable between a protracted position and a retracted position. A majority of the planar member extends above the tabletop in the protracted position, and a majority of the planar member does not extend above the tabletop in the retracted position. | 08-13-2009 |
20090212619 | SAFETY APPARATUS FOR RETAINING CHILD TO SEAT - A safety apparatus includes a first panel for covering a chest of the person, a second panel for covering a back of the person, and first and second shoulder straps extending between and connecting the first and second panels. The first and second shoulder straps define an area through which the neck of the person extends. First and second guides are attached to opposite side portions of the second panel, and first and second side straps are attached to and extend from opposite side portions of the first panel through the first and second guides, respectively. Ends of the side straps are releasably connected together. A bottom strap is attached to one of the first panel and the second panel and is releasably connected to the other of the first panel and the second panel. The bottom strap and each of the side straps are flexible and are adjustable. | 08-27-2009 |
20090218364 | SPOOLED ADHESIVE BANDAGE DISPENSER - A spooled adhesive bandage dispenser includes a case, a replaceable cartridge and an activation wheel. The cartridge is disposed within the case and includes a bandage roll and a waste core. The bandage roll includes a strip of bandage packages sealed between two strips of packaging. The activation wheel is at least partially exposed outside the case. By rotating the activation wheel, the packaging strips are pulled apart and the bandage package is forced out of the case through a slot. At the same time, the packaging strips are wound around the waste core. When the bandage roll is gone, the entire cartridge may be replaced. | 09-03-2009 |
20090218742 | CUTTING BOARD ASSEMBLY HAVING CUTTING BOARD STORAGE RECESS - A handheld, portable cutting board assembly includes a cutting board and a frame configured to support the cutting board within a top portion thereof such that a major surface of the cutting board is exposed for use as a cutting surface. The frame also is further configured to receive and retain the cutting board within a bottom portion thereof for storage. | 09-03-2009 |
20090243175 | FRAME HAVING PEELER AND GRATER IN CUTTING BOARD SUPPORT PLATFORM - A cutting board assembly includes a frame, including a support platform; a cutting board removably retained on the support platform; a grating portion disposed in the support platform; and a peeling portion disposed in the support platform. A container is received by and retained within the frame. The container is movable between a retracted position, in which the container is substantially disposed interior to the frame, and a protracted position, in which the container is substantially disposed exterior to the frame. The grating portion is located relative to the container such that bits of food that are grated using the grating portion are received and retained within the container. The peeling portion is located relative to the container such that portions of food that are cut using the peeling portion are received and retained within the container. | 10-01-2009 |
20100000558 | APPARATUS FOR DULLING ANIMAL CLAWS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A dulling assembly includes a corrugated bundle having a plurality of generally vertically oriented planar paperboard sheets with fluted paperboard sheets located therebetween, each fluted paperboard sheet being adhered to the two planar paperboard sheets it is located between, and a plurality of grains of sand adhered with glue to a top surface of the corrugated bundle. A method of creating a dulling assembly includes the steps of providing a corrugated bundle, applying glue to a top surface of the corrugated bundle; and applying sand to the top surface of the corrugated bundle. | 01-07-2010 |
20100013208 | STRETCHABLE BOOK COVERING WITH REINFORCING ELEMENTS - A book covering includes a stretchable material configured to completely extend over an outer face and side edges of each cover of a book and a plurality of reinforcing elements disposed at localized areas of the stretchable material. Each reinforcing element includes a segment, spaced from the other reinforcing elements of the plurality of reinforcing elements, that is adapted to be disposed adjacent a corner of a cover of a book when the stretchable material is extended over the outer face and side edges of each cover of a book, thereby protecting a corner of the book cover. The reinforcing elements include a resilient, pliable material. | 01-21-2010 |
20100024742 | LEASH SECURING ASSEMBLY - A leash securing assembly includes a cuff having interior and exterior surfaces, the interior surface comprising one or more fastening components configured for securement with one or more fastening components of the exterior surface; a webbing loop secured to the cuff; a shock cord comprising an elastic member having two ends, two fasteners, two connecting members, each connecting member connecting one of the ends of the elastic member to a respective one of the two fasteners, and an outer sheath enclosing the elastic member; wherein one of the two fasteners of the shock cord is coupled to the webbing loop. | 02-04-2010 |
20100061196 | ALARM DEVICE - An alarm device includes a first portion housing an alarm component for producing an audible sound upon actuation in response to an alarm event and a second portion housing a vibration-inducing component for producing shaking movement in the device upon actuation in response to an alarm event. The first and second portions are pivotably engaged with one another to permit swiveling movement of one of either the first or second portion relative to the other portion. The first and second portions are pivotable between a first position, wherein opposing surfaces of each of the first and second portions are substantially fully aligned with one another, and a second position, wherein opposing surfaces of each of the first and second portions are substantially exposed. | 03-11-2010 |
20100132970 | MOUNTABLE POWER STRIPS WITH ROTATIONALLY BIASED ARM SECTIONS - A mountable power strip includes a first arm section having a plurality of electrical receptacles defining a “strip” of electrical receptacles. The mountable power strip further includes a coupling assembly that is configured to couple the first arm section to a second arm section such that the first and second arm sections are configured for rotational movement relative to each other about an axis of the coupling assembly. The first and second arm sections are biased by at least one spring member such that the first and second arm sections are configured to transition between a first open configuration and a second closed configuration. The biasing may be toward the closed configuration for mounting of the power strip. | 06-03-2010 |
20100133142 | COLLAPSIBLE PAN - A collapsible pan includes a base portion, a plurality of side portions, and a flexible connector for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof. Each of the plurality of side portions is configured to be pivotable relative to the base portion, thereby permitting adjustment between a use configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged generally upright relative to the base portion, and a collapsed configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion. | 06-03-2010 |
20100147015 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - A cooler includes a base; an upper rim; and a collapsible wall extending between the base and the upper rim. The cooler wall is capable of transitioning between a fully collapsed configuration and a fully expanded configuration and is stable in each configuration. Additionally, in transitioning between the fully collapsed and fully expanded configurations, the cooler transitions to at least one intermediate configuration in which the cooler is in a stable state and may be used. The collapsible wall preferably comprises a flexible membrane that is configured to be collapsible between three or more stable states, and preferably is formed from silicone. | 06-17-2010 |
20100154464 | TRAVEL COOLER WITH COLLAPSIBLE SIDEWALLS - A portable cooler assembly includes sidewalls connected by a bottom wall. The sidewalls and bottom wall collectively define an interior space. A rim is attached to a top of the collapsible side walls, and a lid is supported on the rim and encloses the interior space. A base defines a container receiving recess within which the bottom wall is received and supported. A drain conduit defines a passageway in fluid communication with a lower portion of the interior space. | 06-24-2010 |
20100181226 | FOOD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A serving platter includes a main body defining a serving area having a plurality of dividing walls separating the serving area into a plurality of serving sections for receiving food items therein for presentation to a person for eating and at least one partitioning wall separating each serving section into a primary serving well and a secondary serving well. The cover further includes a cover removably coupled to the main body and positionable between a transport configuration, wherein the cover is arranged above and seals the serving area, and a serving configuration, wherein the cover is arranged and sealed beneath the main body. | 07-22-2010 |
20100288779 | COLLAPSIBLE PAN - A collapsible pan includes a base portion, a plurality of side portions, and a flexible connector for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof. Each of the plurality of side portions is configured to be pivotable relative to the base portion, thereby permitting adjustment between a use configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged generally upright relative to the base portion, and a collapsed configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion. | 11-18-2010 |
20100319557 | LAWN LOGOS - A combination for creating artwork such as a sports logo on a lawn includes a lawn stencil having one or more openings configured to facilitate creation of a portion of the artwork. The combination further includes a container of spray paint and elongate members each having an elongate shaft with proximal and distal portions. The distal portion of each elongate shaft is pointed and includes a shape for accommodating insertion of the distal portion into the lawn. A container holds the lawn stencil, the container of paint, and the plurality of elongate members. The lawn stencil further comprises a connecting member that extends across a said opening of the lawn stencil for maintaining structural integrity of the lawn stencil and for distributing tension in the lawn stencil when the lawn stencil is laid upon the ground with the plurality of elongate members extending through the lawn stencil into the lawn. | 12-23-2010 |
20110042390 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a cooler wall extending between said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes inner and outer collapsible walls that extend from the upper rim and a common bottom wall. Each collapsible wall includes a flexible elastomeric membrane having hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between collapsed and expanded configurations. The membrane preferably is formed from silicone rubber. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042391 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a cooler wall extending between said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes inner and outer collapsible walls that extend from the upper rim. The inner collapsible wall also includes an integral bottom wall. Each collapsible wall includes a flexible elastomeric membrane having hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between collapsed and expanded configurations. The membrane preferably is formed from silicone rubber. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042392 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a collapsible cooler wall extending between and attached to the base and the upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The cooler is transitional between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration by bending of the membrane along the hinge lines. Each configuration is a stable configuration of the cooler. The collapsible cooler wall includes peripheral portions thereof that nest within each other when the collapsible cooler wall is fully collapsed. The collapsible cooler wall tapers in extending from the upper rim. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042393 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a collapsible cooler wall extending between and attached to said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The cooler is transitional between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration by bending of the membrane of the cooler wall along the hinge lines. Each configuration is a stable. The membrane includes an outer surface located on the exterior of the cooler and an inner surface located in the interior storage space of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042394 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: (a) a cooler wall defining an interior storage space of the cooler, the cooler wall including an inner collapsible wall and an outer collapsible wall each comprising a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a respective collapsed configuration and a respective expanded configuration by bending of the membrane along the hinge lines, each of the configurations corresponding to a stable configuration of the cooler; and (b) a bottom wall to which the collapsible inner and outer walls are joined and from which the collapsible inner and outer walls extend. The inner and outer collapsible walls define an intermediate space therebetween for insulating the interior storage space from an exterior of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042395 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a cooler wall defining an interior storage space of the cooler, the cooler wall comprising an inner collapsible wall and an outer collapsible wall; and a bottom wall to which the collapsible inner and outer walls are joined and from which the collapsible inner and outer walls extend. The inner and outer collapsible walls define an intermediate space therebetween. Each collapsible wall includes flexible elastomeric membranes joined together by rigid portions, each membrane including hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the collapsible wall is transitional between a respective collapsed configuration and a respective expanded configuration by bending along the hinge lines. Each configuration corresponds to a stable configuration of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042396 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a cooler wall extending between the base and the upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes inner and outer collapsible walls each extending between and being attached to the base and the upper rim. Each collapsible wall includes flexible elastomeric membranes joined together by rigid portions, each membrane including a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the collapsible wall is transitional between a respective collapsed configuration and a respective expanded configuration by bending along the hinge lines. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042397 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; a collapsible cooler wall extending between and attached to said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler, the cooler wall comprising a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration; and a drain conduit comprising a passageway providing fluid communication between an exterior of the cooler and the interior storage space or the intermediate space. The cooler is transitional between an expanded configuration for use of the cooler, and a collapsed configuration during nonuse of the cooler, by bending along the hinge lines, each configuration corresponding to a stable configuration of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042398 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; a collapsible cooler wall extending between and attached to said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler, the cooler wall including a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration; and one or more bracket members selectively positionable to extend between and interconnect the base and the upper rim for conveying tensional forces between the base and the upper rim upon lifting of the cooler from a location above the cooler wall. The rim preferably includes one or more handles for lifting of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110059817 | MODULAR TABLE TENNIS GAME - A modular table tennis game includes a plurality of paddles, a table tennis ball, and an adjustable table, or multiple adjustable tables. The table(s) may be mounted on a support system such as a tripod or other support structure that allows the table(s) to be adjusted in height and tilt. The top of the table(s) may have an opening or openings larger than the table tennis ball penetrating therethrough. | 03-10-2011 |
20110064332 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes a vacuum-resealable bag and one or more textile soft goods located therein. The vacuum-resealable bag includes air impermeable walls, a one-way valve assembly, and a closure mechanism. The vacuum-resealable bag is configured to maintain a vacuum condition therein when the closure mechanism seals the vacuum-resealable bag and air is evacuated through the one-way valve assembly. A pressure differential preferably maintains the textile soft goods for retail sale in a compressed condition within the vacuum-sealable bag, and the vacuum-sealable bag preferably is located within retail packaging. Furthermore, the vacuum-resealable bag preferably is configured to be opened and then reclosed such that the vacuum-resealable bag is reusable by a consumer for vacuum-packing compressible items after the one or more textile soft goods have been removed from the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag post purchase. | 03-17-2011 |
20110072566 | ADJUSTABLY FITTED PROTECTIVE APPAREL WITH ROTARY TENSION ADJUSTER - An article of adjustably fitted protective apparel includes a vest and an adjustable tensioning system for selective tensioning of the vest into a snug fit on a body of a wearer of the vest. The adjustable tensioning system includes a rotary tension adjuster disposed on the vest and including a housing and a first spool disposed within the housing, and a tensioning line extends from the housing. The tensioning line is attached directly or indirectly to the vest. A portion of the tensioning line is configured to be wound upon the first spool during manipulation of the rotary tension adjuster in a first rotational direction thereof. Winding of the portion of the first tensioning line draws together first portions of the vest for providing a snug fit of the first portions. | 03-31-2011 |
20110094187 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - Packaging a consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes: providing a vacuum-sealable bag; sealing one or more textile soft goods within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag for retail sale to a consumer; and locating the vacuum-sealable bag within retail packaging for retail sale to a consumer. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094905 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes a vacuum-resealable bag and one or more textile soft goods located therein. The vacuum-resealable bag includes air impermeable walls, a one-way valve assembly, and a closure mechanism. The vacuum-resealable bag is configured to maintain a vacuum condition therein when the closure mechanism seals the vacuum-resealable bag and air is evacuated through the one-way valve assembly. A pressure differential preferably maintains the textile soft goods for retail sale in a compressed condition within the vacuum-sealable bag, and the vacuum-sealable bag preferably is located within retail packaging. Furthermore, the vacuum-resealable bag preferably is configured to be opened and then reclosed such that the vacuum-resealable bag is reusable by a consumer for vacuum-packing compressible items after the one or more textile soft goods have been removed from the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag post purchase. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094923 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes: a vacuum-sealable bag; and one or more textile soft goods located within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag. The one or more textile soft goods located within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag are maintained in a compressed condition resulting from a pressure differential existing between a pressure in the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag and a pressure exterior to the vacuum-sealable bag. Printed media is physically associated with the vacuum-resealable bag for viewing by a consumer at retail sale, the printed media identifying the one or more textile soft goods contained in the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094924 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes the combination of an inner bag and retail packaging in which the inner bag itself is contained. The inner bag comprises a vacuum-sealable bag. The vacuum-sealable bag is configured to maintain a vacuum condition within the interior space when a closure mechanism seals the mouth of the vacuum-sealable bag and air is evacuated through a one-way valve assembly from the interior space defined by the vacuum-sealable bag. One or more textile soft goods located within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094925 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - Packaging a consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes: providing a vacuum-resealable bag; and sealing one or more textile soft goods within the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag for retail sale to a consumer. The bag has air impermeable walls defining an interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag; a one-way valve assembly configured to permit air to be evacuated through the one-way valve assembly from the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag but to preclude air from entering the interior space of the vacuum sealable bag through the one-way valve assembly, and a closure mechanism configured to seal a mouth of the vacuum-resealable bag in an airtight manner. The vacuum-resealable bag is configured to maintain a vacuum condition within the interior space. The vacuum-resealable bag is configured to be opened and then reclosed such that the vacuum-resealable bag is reusable by a consumer for vacuum-packing. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094926 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - Packaging a consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes: providing a vacuum-sealable bag; sealing one or more textile soft goods within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag for retail sale to a consumer; and physically associating with the vacuum-sealable bag, for viewing by a consumer at retail sale, printed media that identifies the one or more textile soft goods contained in the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094927 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - A shipping package of bedding sets includes: a first textile soft goods product for retail sale, including a first vacuum-sealable bag with textile soft goods and first retail packaging in which the first vacuum-sealable bag is itself contained; and a second textile soft goods product for retail sale, including a second vacuum-sealable bag with textile soft goods and second retail packaging in which the second vacuum-sealable bag is itself contained. Each vacuum-sealable bag includes a plurality of individual bedding components constituting a bedding set for a particular size of bed. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094928 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - Shipping bedding sets for retail sale includes making textile soft goods product for retail sale constituting bedding sets for differing sizes of beds; packing the textile soft goods products in a shipping container such that the respective retail packaging of the textile soft goods products for retail sale collectively consume the entire interior containment space of the shipping container, wherein the interior containment space of the retail packaging of each textile soft goods product for retail sale is substantially the same, but wherein at least some of the particular bed sizes differ from another one; and shipping the packed shipping container to a retailer, wholesaler, distributor or consumer. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094929 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - An environmentally friendly system in which product packaging is reused post purchase by consumers includes: packaging textile soft goods products for retail sale comprising, for each textile soft goods product, the steps of locating textile soft goods within an interior space of a reusable vacuum-resealable bag, locating the vacuum-resealable bag within retail packaging, and identifying the textile soft goods contained in the vacuum-resealable bag by physically associating printed media with the retail packaging; and advertising as a selling point to consumers the reusability of the vacuum-resealable bags of the textile soft goods products for retail sale. Each vacuum-resealable bag is reusable for vacuum-packing by a consumer after the textile soft goods have been removed therefrom post purchase. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094930 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - An environmentally friendly system in which product packaging is reused post purchase by consumers includes: (a) purchasing textile soft goods products, each including textile soft goods vacuum-packaged within a reusable vacuum-resealable bag; (b) removing the textile soft goods from the vacuum-resealable bags for use; and (c) reusing, by the consumers, the vacuum-resealable bags by vacuum-packing items therein. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094931 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - An environmentally friendly system in which product packaging is reused post purchase by consumers includes: packaging textile soft goods products for retail sale including, for each product, locating one or more textile soft goods within an interior space of a vacuum-resealable bag, locating the vacuum-resealable bag within retail packaging, and identifying the one or more textile soft goods contained in the vacuum-resealable bag by physically associating printed media with the retail packaging, wherein the vacuum-resealable bag reusable for vacuum-packing after the one or more textile soft goods have been removed therefrom; individually displaying, to consumers, the products for retail sale by setting out the products on store shelves; removing, by the consumers, the vacuum-resealable bags front the respective retail packaging and removing the one or more textile soft goods thereof from the respective vacuum-resealable bags; and reusing, by the consumers, the vacuum-resealable bags by vacuum-packing items therein. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094932 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - Packaging textile soft goods for retail sale includes, for each product: receiving, from a first party by a second party, textile soft goods for a product to be sold at retail sale; compressing, by the second party, textile soft goods arranged together within an interior space of a vacuum-sealable bag, and maintaining the textile soft goods in a compressed condition within the vacuum-sealable bag by maintaining a pressure differential between a pressure in the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag and a pressure exterior to the vacuum-sealable bag; locating, by the second party, the vacuum-sealable bag, itself having the textile soft goods contained therein, within retail packaging that identifies the textile soft goods contained in the vacuum-sealable bag; and shipping, by the second party, to a third party retailer, the vacuum-packed textile soft goods contained in the retail packaging for sale as a consumer product in the retail packaging. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094935 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TEXTILE SOFT GOODS RETAIL PACKAGING INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAGS REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - A display of bedding sets for retail sale includes a first, second, third and fourth textile soft goods products for retail sale. Each includes a first vacuum-sealable bag and a plurality of individual bedding components constituting a bedding set for a particular size of bed. The bedding sets are displayed together on a shelf of a retail store, and the physical dimensions of each retail packaging are substantially the same as the physical dimensions of each other retail packaging. | 04-28-2011 |
20110167535 | GLOVE WITH INTERIOR GRASPING ELEMENT FOR INVERSION - An invertible glove includes a hand portion having at least two digit portions configured to cover at least two digits of a hand of a wearer of the glove and a palm portion configured to cover a palm of the hand of the wearer of the glove. The hand portion includes an exterior surface for handling an object and an interior surface for abutting the hand of the wearer of the glove. The hand portion further includes a grasping element that extends from the interior surface of at least one of the digit portions and is configured to be grasped by a digit of the hand of the wearer of the glove for facilitating inversion of the glove when the hand is removed from the glove. A glove is inverted by pulling on the grasping element as the hand is removed from the glove. | 07-14-2011 |
20110167543 | ADJUSTABLE PROTECTIVE APPAREL - An article of protective apparel for placement on and protection of a portion of the body of a user includes a protective shell and bi-directional device that receives a first and second line that each extend to the shell. Rotation of a control handle of the bi-directional device causes portions of the lines to be drawn into the device, thereby tightening the protective shell about the user. Optionally, the article is a helmet for having an adjustable chin strap that is capable of being tightened by manual rotation of the control handle of the device. Optionally, the article of protective apparel is capable of being loosened by manual positioning of the control handle into a release position. | 07-14-2011 |
20110272419 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - A cooler includes a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; a collapsible cooler wall, extending between and attached to said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler, and including a membrane having a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the cooler is transitional between an expanded configuration for use of the cooler, and a collapsed configuration during nonuse of the cooler, by bending along the hinge lines, each of the configurations corresponding to a stable configuration of the cooler; and a handle for lifting of the cooler, wherein the handle is attached to the base and is configured for rotational movement relative to the base about a pivot axis. | 11-10-2011 |
20110293205 | CONSUMER TEXTILE SOFT GOODS PRODUCT FOR RETAIL SALE INCORPORATING VACUUM-SEALABLE BAG REUSABLE BY CONSUMERS - A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes a vacuum-resealable bag, one or more textile soft goods located within the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag, retail packaging in which the vacuum-resealable bag containing the textile soft goods is contained; and printed media for viewing by a consumer at retail sale identifying the one or more textile soft goods contained in the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag and identifying the reusability of the vacuum-resealable bag. The retail packaging may include a case, and an insert contained with the vacuum-resealable bag within the case may comprise the printed media. Alternatively, the retail packaging may comprise a box within which the vacuum-resealable bag is contained. The vacuum-resealable bag includes air impermeable walls; a one-way valve assembly; and a closure mechanism configured to seal a mouth of the vacuum-resealable bag in an airtight manner. | 12-01-2011 |
20120104006 | COLLAPSIBLE PAN - A collapsible pan includes a base portion, a plurality of side portions, and a flexible connector for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof. Each of the plurality of side portions is configured to be pivotable relative to the base portion, thereby permitting adjustment between a use configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged generally upright relative to the base portion, and a collapsed configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion. | 05-03-2012 |
20120167290 | ADJUSTABLY FITTED PROTECTIVE APPAREL WITH ROTARY TENSION ADJUSTER - An article of adjustably fitted protective apparel includes a vest and an adjustable tensioning system for selective tensioning of the vest into a snug fit on a body of a wearer of the vest. The adjustable tensioning system includes a rotary tension adjuster disposed on the vest and including a housing and a first spool disposed within the housing, and a tensioning line extends from the housing. The tensioning line is attached directly or indirectly to the vest. A portion of the tensioning line is configured to be wound upon the first spool during manipulation of the rotary tension adjuster in a first rotational direction thereof. Winding of the portion of the first tensioning line draws together first portions of the vest for providing a snug fit of the first portions. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169030 | STROLLER WITH MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS - A stroller for carrying a child in a plurality of configurations includes a frame having a frame base defining a forward-facing direction and a rearward-facing direction and at least two side members attached at opposite sides of the frame base. The stroller further includes a plurality of wheels connected to the frame and a seat arranged generally above a platform attached to the frame and configured for selective rotation, relative to the frame base, about an axis generally perpendicular to the platform. The seat may be selectively rotated between a forward-facing position and a rearward-facing position. The seat may further be adapted to be selectively reconfigurable between a seated configuration and a standing configuration. | 07-05-2012 |
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20130001905 | TRAVEL COOLER WITH COLLAPSIBLE SIDEWALLS - A travel cooler, includes a body comprising a base, sidewalls, and a lid connected together to define an interior, insulated containment space for holding cooler items. A lengthwise dimension of the cooler extends between opposite ends of the cooler, and the body defines recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler. The cooler further includes a U-shaped handle having two legs connected by a handle portion. The cooler is transitionable between a first configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle extend a substantial length from the body of the cooler, and a second configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle are received within the recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler, the handle portion extending in close proximity to an end of the body of the cooler. | 01-03-2013 |
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20130193657 | TRAVEL COOLER WITH TRANSITIONABLE U-SHAPED HANDLE - A travel cooler, includes a body comprising a base, sidewalls, and a lid connected together to define an interior, insulated containment space for holding cooler items. A lengthwise dimension of the cooler extends between opposite ends of the cooler, and the body defines recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler. The cooler further includes a U-shaped handle having two legs connected by a handle portion. The cooler is transitionable between a first configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle extend a substantial length from the body of the cooler, and a second configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle are received within the recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler, the handle portion extending in close proximity to an end of the body of the cooler. | 08-01-2013 |