Peter J Brockhaus, 79Two Rivers, WI

4535828, Aug 20, 1985

May 2, 1983

6/490466

Peter B. Brockhaus - Owen WI

E06B 906

160 84R

A thermally efficient window shade that folds into attractive pleats in the raised position. The shade is fabricated from a laminated insulating material composed of encapsulated air bubbles in combination with one or more skins. The shade folding properties are obtained by slitting the laminate partially through the laminate at predetermined locations. The disclosure includes modified versions of the laminated insulating material as well as shade configurations wherein numerous three-sided pockets are formed by the shade to provide small regions of stagnant air. The disclosure further includes apparatus for efficiently slitting a continuous web of the laminated insulating material.

5052878, Oct 1, 1991

Aug 4, 1989

7/389412

Peter B. Brockhaus - Owen WI

B60P 100

414522

An improved retractable bed comprises two or more telescoping rail packs with a deck attached therebetween for supporting a cargo. Each rail pack comprises a strong and rigid intermediate rail interposed between a base rail fixed to a support surface and a primary rail. The intermediate rail has one set of support rollers for rolling along the base rail, and a second set of support rollers for rollingly supporting the primary rail. Two sets of guide rollers laterally retain the intermediate rail to the base rail and the intermediate rail to the primary rail. The present invention includes caliper brakes that act between the primary rail and base rail to selectively lock the rail packs at desired locations. A screw and handle mechanism may also be used to translate the retractable bed and to lock it relative to a support surface.

4304220, Dec 8, 1981

Jan 24, 1980

6/114865

Peter B. Brockhaus - Owen WI

F24J 302

126422

Disclosed herein is a tube type solar heating device in which room air is circulated through tubes located exteriorly of the building and confined in an enclosure having a reflector. The temperature of the air discharged from the outlet of the tubes is controlled by an adjustable bimetal coil which is supported on the upper door in the outlet and connected to the lower door in the inlet by a cable. The control of air flow through the tubes provides uniform temperature of the air discharged. Fans located in the tubes and connected to a separate thermostatic control are energized when the air in the solar collector reaches a preselected temperature. The fans are provided with quick change mounts which facilitate installation.

4679242, Jul 7, 1987

Oct 17, 1984

6/661926

Peter B. Brockhaus - Owen WI

A45C 700
B65D 3020
B65D 8138
A47J 4100

383 4

A variable volume insulated container is manufactured from a flexible cover and a laminated insulator. The laminate is constructed of at least one layer of air bubbles encapsulated between sheets of heat reflecting thin flexible material. The bubble layers provide excellent insulative qualities. The insulated container is designed to fold inwardly accordion style along the side and bottom panels, thereby collapsing into an insulative and comfortable cushion. The flexability of the insulated container permits it to be partially collapsed along the side panels to efficiently insulate a partial cargo. The insulator is appropriately notched so that the insulator does not bunch in the corners when in the collapsed mode. The invention includes an insulated container having side and bottom walls which fold outwardly to collapse into a flat seat, and the insulator thereof is notched to prevent bunching when the seat is unfolded to the container mode.

4950123, Aug 21, 1990

Oct 19, 1987

7/109763

Peter B. Brockhaus - Owen WI

B60P 100

414522

A retractable bed is capable of handling heavy cargoes to an extended length approximately double the retracted length. The retractable bed comprises a fixed frame, a secondary frame, and a top frame. A unique arrangement of rollers engages the various frames. The top frame, which supports the cargo deck, is supported by both the fixed and secondary frames. The invention includes a locking device that is spring loaded to automatically lock the frames in selected locations between the extended and retracted positions. The locking device has a handle that extends to the front of the top frame, where it is conveniently operated by a person.

4658452, Apr 21, 1987

Oct 17, 1984

6/661906

Peter B. Brockhaus - Owen WI

A47G 906

5420

An insulated sportsman's pad is useful when sitting or standing on cold objects. The pad includes a flexible covering and a laminated insulator. The insulator is constructed as at least one layer of air bubbles encapsulated between heat reflecting thin flexible sheets. The bubble layers provide excellent insulation and comfort qualities. The insulator may be appropriately scored to enhance folding the sportsman's pad into a pocket sized package. The pad may include a hand warming pocket extending through the pad and between two insulators.

4549323, Oct 29, 1985

Aug 29, 1983

6/527013

Peter B. Brockhaus - Owen WI

A47C 2708
B32B 302

5455

An insulated mattress pad eliminates the necessity of heating the water of a waterbed by electrical or other means. The mattress pad includes a pocketed covering of washable materials into which is removably inserted an insulating pad formed of an insulating laminate. The laminate comprises at least one layer of insulating air bubbles sandwiched between heat reflecting skins and abrasion resistant outer sheets. The mechanical stiffness of the mattress pad allows the use of thinner backing pads, such as foam, while maintaining the comfortable feel of thick backing pads.