Abstract: Thermal protective fabrics and garments are disclosed made from fabrics treated with a fire retardant composition. In one embodiment, the fabrics include a multi-layered construction or a multi-face construction that are treated with the fire retardant composition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 19, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 22, 2019
Assignee:
Samtech, LLC
Inventors:
Jeffery B. Bowman, Wesley W. Burgess, Malcolm Hensley
Abstract: Various embodiments of garments for use in conjunction with knee pads are disclosed. In one embodiment, the knee pads can be integrated into the garment. The garment can include leg gathering devices for positioning the knee pads over the knees of the wearer when the knee pads are needed. Releasing the leg gathering devices, on the other hand, allows the pants to drape normally. In an alternative embodiment, a knee pad can be provided that can be releasably attached to a garment. In this embodiment, the garment can include a plurality of engaging devices for attachment to the knee pad. The engaging devices can be positioned at different heights for allowing vertical adjustability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 14, 2011
Date of Patent:
September 29, 2015
Assignee:
Samtech, LLC
Inventors:
Michael E. Munter, Lindsay M. Evans, Martin L. Flora, Carl R. Taylor, Jr., Brett D. Ritter