U.S. patent application number 11/838748 was filed with the patent office on 2008-10-23 for sleeping bag system.
Invention is credited to Susan Dean Herman Maguire.
Application Number | 20080256705 11/838748 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39870727 |
Filed Date | 2008-10-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080256705 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Maguire; Susan Dean Herman |
October 23, 2008 |
Sleeping Bag System
Abstract
The present invention provides an improved sleeping bag system.
In some embodiments, the sleeping bag system comprises a sleeping
bag and a supplement sheet layering over the top exterior side of
the sleeping bag, wherein the supplemental sheet is attached to the
sleeping bag at the foot end via an attachment means.
Inventors: |
Maguire; Susan Dean Herman;
(Orlando, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
NW-IP-LAW
6039 E. Grant RD.
Tucson
AZ
85712
US
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Family ID: |
39870727 |
Appl. No.: |
11/838748 |
Filed: |
August 14, 2007 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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60912903 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/413R |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 9/086 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/413.R |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/08 20060101
A47G009/08 |
Claims
1. A sleeping bag system comprising: (a) a sleeping bag; (b) a
supplement sheet layering over the top exterior side of the
sleeping bag, wherein the supplemental sheet is attached to the
sleeping bag at the foot end via an attachment means; (c) a storage
bag attached to the sleeping bag at the foot end via an attachment
means; (d) a pillow attached to the sleeping bag at the head end
via an attachment means; (e) an accessory pouch attached to the
side of the sleeping bag via an attachment means; and (f) a storage
bag att ached to the sleeping bag at the head end via an attachment
means.
2. A sleeping bag system comprising: (a) a sleeping bag; (b) a
supplement sheet layering over the top exterior side of the
sleeping bag, wherein the supplemental sheet is attached to the
sleeping bag via art attachment means; (c) a storage bag attached
to the sleeping bag at the head end via an attachment means.
3. The sleeping bag system of claim 2, further comprising a pouch
for supplement sheet attached to the sleeping bag.
4. The sleeping bag system of claim 3, wherein the pouch for the
supplement sheet contains a supplement sheet.
5. The sleeping bag system of claim 3, wherein the pouch for the
supplement sheet contains a plurality of supplement sheet.
6. The sleeping bag system of claim 3, wherein the pouch for the
supplement sheet contains a water proof supplement sheet.
7. (canceled)
Description
CROSS REFERENCE
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. provisional
application Ser. No. 60/912,903 filed Apr. 19, 2007, the
specification of which is incorporated herein by reference in its
entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention is directed to a novel sleeping
bag.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Conventional sleeping bags have a single thickness. There
are times where the thickness is not appropriate for a particular
use. For example, the particular thickness of the sleeping bag may
be too thin for cold weather, or too thick for hot weather, or too
porous for rainy weather. Therefore, there is a need for an
improved sleeping bag system, where the sleeping bag is versatile
to accommodate various weather conditions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention provides an improved sleeping bag
system. In some embodiments, the sleeping bag system comprises a
sleeping bag and a supplement sheet layering over the top exterior
side of the sleeping bag, wherein the supplemental sheet is
attached to the sleeping bag at the foot end via an attachment
means. Optionally, the sleeping bag system comprises one or more of
the following:
[0005] (a) a storage bag attached to the sleeping bag at the foot
end via an attachment means;
[0006] (b) a pillow attached to the sleeping bag at the head end
via an attachment means;
[0007] (c) an accessory pouch attached to the side of the sleeping
bag via an attachment means; and
[0008] (d) a storage bag attached to the sleeping bag at the head
end via an attachment means.
[0009] The following is a listing of numbers corresponding to a
particular element refer to herein:
[0010] 10 Sleeping bag system
[0011] 20 Sleeping bag. A sleeping bag 20 of the present invention
may be of any size and shape. Exemplary shapes include a rectangle,
square, "mummy" shape or conical shape. The sleeping bags 20 shown
in the drawings herein are in their flapped over position, where a
person can insert himself between the upper and lower sleeping bag
20 layers. The foot end of the sleeping bag is where the user's
feet go, and the head end of the sleeping bag is where the head of
the user goes. The "foot end" of the sleeping bag 20 is the end of
the sleeping bag where the user's feet is located. Usually, the
foot end can be completely zippered up. The "head end" of the
sleeping bag is at the other end of the sleeping bag that is closer
to where the user's head usually rests. The head end of the
sleeping bag usually cannot be zipped up.
[0012] 30 Supplement sheet. A supplement sheet 30 of the present
invention may be of any size and shape. Exemplary shapes include a
rectangle, square, "mummy" shape or conical shape. In some
embodiments, the supplement sheet 30 is the same shape as that of
the sleeping bag 20, e.g., both are rectangles. In some
embodiments, the shape of the supplement sheet 30 is different from
that of the sleeping bag 20. Further, a supplement sheet 30 of the
present invention may have various physical qualities. In some
embodiments, a supplement sheet 30 has a thermo retention
capability that is lower than that of the sleeping bag 20. For
example, the supplement sheet could be made out of satin, cotton,
silk, light weight flannel, nylon or any other synthetic or natural
fabric. In some embodiments, a supplement sheet 30 has a thermo
retention capability that is the same as that of the sleeping bag
20. For example, the supplement sheet 30 may be made from the same
material as that of the sleeping bag. In some embodiments, a
supplement sheet has a thermo retention capability that is higher
than that of the sleeping bag 20. The size of the supplement sheet
of the present invention can be smaller, same as or larger than
that of the sleeping bag 20.
[0013] 31 Water proof supplement sheet. Water proof supplement
sheet 31 can be constructed from any material which is
substantially water proof. Non-limiting examples include nylon,
plastic, parachute material, and any other water resistant fabric.
The size of the water proof supplement sheet of the present
invention can be smaller, same as or larger than that of the
sleeping bag. A supplement sheet 30 of the present invention may be
of any size and shape. Exemplary shapes include a rectangle,
square, "mummy" shape or conical shape. In some embodiments, the
water proof supplement sheet 3 is the same shape as that of the
sleeping bag 20, e.g., both are rectangles. In some embodiments,
the shape of the water proof supplement sheet 31 is different from
that of the sleeping bag 20
[0014] 40 Attachment means. An attachment means may be any means by
which one component of the present invention can be attached to
itself and/or another component. Non-limiting examples of
attachment means include VELCRO.RTM., buttons, zippers, threads,
strings, hooks and glue. VELCRO.RTM. is a brand name of fabric
hook-and-loop fasteners used for connecting objects. Hook and loop
fasteners consist of two layers: a "hook" side, which is a piece of
fabric covered with tiny plastic hooks, and a "loop" side, which is
covered with even smaller and "hairier" plastic loops. There are
many variations to this which include hooks on both sides, for
example. When the two sides are pressed together, the hooks catch
in the loops and hold the pieces together. When the layers are
separated, the strips make a characteristic ripping sound. This
creates some disadvantages to the use of velcro in various
occasions. VELCRO.RTM. is patented in U.S. Pat. No. 2,717,437, the
disclosure of which is incorporated in its entirety herein by
reference.
[0015] 50 Pouch for sheets. The pouch for sheets 50 is a pouch
where supplement sheets 30 and/or water proof supplement sheets 31
may be stored.
[0016] 60 Pillow
[0017] 70 Storage bag. A storage bag 70 can be used to store the
sleeping bag.
[0018] 72 Strap. The strap may be constructed from leather, nylon
or cloth.
[0019] 80 Accessory pouch. An accessory pouch 80 can be used to
store undergarments, swim suits, tooth brush, comb, etc. The
accessory pouch can be sealed by an attachment means.
[0020] Any feature or combination of features described herein are
included within the scope of the present invention provided that
the features included in any such combination are not mutually
inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this
specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the
art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are
apparent in the following detailed description and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] FIGS. 1A and 1B show the supplement sheet 30 attached to the
sleeping bag 20.
[0022] FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C show a pouch for sheets 50 attached to
the sleeping bag 20.
[0023] FIG. 3 shows a pillow 60 attached to the sleeping bag 20 via
VELCRO.RTM..
[0024] FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D show the sleeping bag 20 being
rolled into a storage bag 70.
[0025] FIG. 5 shows a storage bag 70 with a draw string 41.
[0026] FIG. 6 shows a sleeping bag system 10 comprising a
supplemental sheet 30, a pouch for sheets 50, accessory pouches 80,
a pillow 60 and a storage bag 70 with a pull string 41.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0027] Referring now to FIG. 1A, the sleeping bag system 10 may
comprise a sleeping bag 20 and a supplement sheet 30, wherein the
supplement sheet 30 is attached to the sleeping bag 20 (for
example, at the feet end of the sleeping bag) via an attachment
means, e.g., VELCRO.RTM., threads, buttons, etc. In some
embodiments, the supplemental sheet is attached to the end of the
sleeping bag 20 where the user's feet go.
[0028] In some embodiments, the supplemental sheet 30 is layered on
the top side of the sleeping bag 20. One advantage of this assembly
is that a person can lie in between the supplemental sheet 30 and
on the top/outer side of the sleeping bag 20. For example, if lying
in between the layers of the sleeping bag is too hot, then one
would have the option of lying on the outer top layer of the
sleeping bag 20 and under the supplemental sheet 30, wherein the
supplemental sheet 30 is constructed from a light material such
that cool ambient air can pass through.
[0029] In some embodiments, the supplemental sheet 30 can be
attached via an attachment means 40 (e.g., VELCRO.RTM., buttons,
etc.) to the head end of the sleeping bag 20. One advantage of this
assembly is that the attachment means 40 can hold the supplemental
sheet 30 in place when the user folds up the sleeping bag system
10. See FIGS. 4B-D.
[0030] Referring now to FIG. 2A, a sleeping bag system 10 may
comprise a pouch for sheets 50. The pouch for sheets 50 can be
permanently or removably attached to the foot end of the sleeping
bag 20 via an attachment means 40, e.g., threads, strings,
VELCRO.RTM., etc. The pouch for sheets 50 holds supplemental sheets
30 within. In some embodiments, the pouch for sheets 50 can be
sealed up using an attachment means 40, see FIGS. 2A and 2B.
[0031] In some embodiments, the supplemental sheet 30 may be
attached to the inside of the pouch 50 via an attachment means 40
(e.g., VELCRO.RTM.) as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C. In some
embodiments, a plurality of supplemental sheets 30 could be
attached to the inside of the pouch 50 as shown in FIG. 2C. In the
case where a plurality of supplemental sheets 30 are attached
inside the pouch 50, the supplemental sheets may all be the same or
one or more of them may be different. For example, when the pouch
of sheets 50 comprise a plurality of supplemental sheets 30, the
sheets may be of different colors, different thicknesses, and/or
different materials.
[0032] In some embodiments, the pouch for sheets 50 comprises a
water proof supplemental sheet 31 therein. In some embodiments, the
water proof supplemental sheet 31 is attached to the inside of the
pouch the same way the supplemental sheet could be.
[0033] In some embodiments, the sleeping bag system 10 comprises a
supplemental sheet attached to the foot end of the sleeping bag 20
and a pouch for sheets 50 attached to the foot end of the sleeping
bag 20.
[0034] Referring now to FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the sleeping
bag system 10 may comprise a pillow 60 that is attached to the head
end of the sleeping bag 20 via an attachment means 40 e.g.,
VELCRO.RTM., zipper and the like.
[0035] Referring now to FIG. 4A, in some embodiments, the sleeping
bag system 10 may comprise a storage bag 70 attached to the head
end of the sleeping bag 20 via an attachment means 40. The sleeping
bag 20 can be rolled into the storage bag 70 as shown in FIG.
4B-4D. The storage bag 70 may be sealed up via an attachment means
40, e.g. VELCRO.RTM., zipper, string 41. In some embodiments, a
strap 72 may be attached to the storage bag 70 as shown in FIG. 5,
where a person can use the strap 72 to carry the storage bag.
[0036] In some embodiments, the sleeping bag system comprises an
accessory pouch attached 80 to the sleeping bag. The accessory
pouch 80 may be attached to any location on the sleeping bag. See,
for example, FIG. 6. In some embodiments, more than one accessory
pouch 80 may be attached to the sleeping bag 20.
[0037] Referring now to FIG. 6., in some embodiments, the sleeping
bag system 10 comprises a supplement sheet 30 attached to the foot
end of the sleeping bag 20 via an attachment means 40, a pouch for
sheets 50 attached to the foot end of the sleeping bag 20. In some
embodiments, the sleeping bag system 10 also comprises a pillow 60
attached to the sleeping bag 20 via an attachment means 40. In some
embodiments, the supplemental sheet may also be attached to the
head end of the sleeping bag via an attachment means. In some
embodiments, the sleeping bag system comprises an accessory pouch
attached 80 to the sleeping bag. The accessory pouch 80 may be
attached to any location on the sleeping bag. See, for example,
FIG. 6. In some embodiments, more than one accessory pouch 80 may
be attached to the sleeping bag 20.
[0038] In some embodiments, the sleeping bag system 10 comprises a
supplement sheet 30 attached to the foot end of the sleeping bag 20
via a VELCRO.RTM. 40 (the supplemental sheet may also be attached
to the head end of the sleeping bag via a VELCRO.RTM. 40), a pouch
for sheets 50 attached to the foot end of the sleeping bag 20 via
VELCRO.RTM., a pillow 60 attached to the sleeping bag 20 via a
VELCRO.RTM. 40, one or more accessory pouches 80 attached to the
sleeping bag via VELCRO.RTM.. The accessory pouch 80 may be
attached to any location on the sleeping bag. See, for example,
FIG. 6.
[0039] In some embodiments, the all the components (e.g., sheet,
pillow, pouch, etc.) sleeping bag system may be constructed from a
satin, cotton, silk, light weight flannel, nylon or any other
synthetic or natural fabric and the like.
[0040] Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those
described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from
the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to
fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited
in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in
its entirety.
[0041] Although there has been shown and described the preferred
embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to
those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto
which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore,
the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following
claims.
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