Patents Examined by Anna Kinsaul
  • Underwear brief
    Patent number: 9307792
    Abstract: A male underwear garment has a waistband, fabric material joined circumferentially to the waistband, contiguously forming a back panel and a front panel, a first and a second leg opening for a person's two legs, and a horizontally oriented and aligned fly comprising a horizontal linear opening in the front panel of a width positioned at a height on the front panel to be, when worn, substantially even with a user's genitalia, the fly comprising an added flap panel of at least the width of the horizontal linear opening, sewn over the horizontal linear opening on three edges of the added flap panel, top and both sides, left open at a bottom edge below the horizontal linear opening, such that access is upward into the garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Roger Crissman
  • Garment with window and detachable pocket
    Patent number: 9295292
    Abstract: A garment for use with an electronic device is provided that has a front surface. A pocket is included that has a window. The pocket has an attached portion that is non-removably attached to the front surface. The pocket has a releasable portion that is releasably attachable to the front surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Jacob Ash Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald James Sachs
  • Vacuum panels used to dampen shock waves in body armor
    Patent number: 9291440
    Abstract: Ballistic resistant composite articles having improved resistance to backface deformation. The composite articles incorporate one or more vacuum panels that mitigate or eliminate shock wave energy resulting from a projectile impact to minimize transient compression of materials behind the armor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Henry Gerard Ardiff, Lori L. Wagner
  • Protective chaps
    Patent number: 9265291
    Abstract: Protective chaps, such as chainsaw protective chaps, including a right legging, a left legging, and a waist attachment element such as a belt for attaching the chaps to the waist of a wearer. Each legging has preferably 2-5 strap units, such as straps, for securing the legging around the back of a leg of the wearer. One or more of the strap units is repositionable higher or lower on its legging to provide comfort and better fit for the wearer and so that a damaged strap unit or strap can be easily replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: ARBORWEAR LLC
    Inventor: William H. Weber
  • Taekwondo uniform
    Patent number: 9259040
    Abstract: Disclosed is a taekwondo uniform. At least a portion of the taekwondo uniform has the shape corresponding to that of the human body, and the taekwondo uniform is prevented from being loosed, so that women and men put on the uniform in common with improved wearability and convenient use. Gap adjusting unit mutually corresponding to each other at the back part and the front part of the uniform are provided, so that the wearability of the uniform is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Seng-Gyu Ryu
  • Protective glove
    Patent number: 9241518
    Abstract: A glove having a plurality of discardable layers, the glove including one or more discardable outer layers that have an outer tab at a wrist area configured to facilitate removal of the outer layer; and at least one inner layer that includes an inner tab at the wrist area. The outer tab of each discardable outer layer is positioned to completely cover the tab of the at least one inner layer. The inner tab is recessed relative to the outer tab to provide a grip area on the outer tab that avoids contamination of the inner tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: 2.3.4 Skins Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Vasko Patkov
  • Impact diverting mechanism
    Patent number: 9232824
    Abstract: An impact diverting mechanism having a top layer and a bottom layer is provided. The two layers are connected such that the top layer is configured to move in relation to the bottom layer when impacted, and therefore is able to divert impact and reduce rotational and linear acceleration on the bottom layer. The impact diverting mechanism may be attached to, or configured to attach to, an object in need of protection, such as a helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Simon Fraser University
    Inventors: Farid Golnaraghi, Gaofeng Gary Wang, Daniel Eamon Abram, Combiz Jelveh
  • Versatile protective helmet appliqué assembly
    Patent number: 9222758
    Abstract: The helmet appliqué assembly of the present invention permits a helmet wearer to upgrade the ballistic prevention capabilities of a traditional helmet quickly and efficiently. The helmet appliqué can be provided as part of a helmet appliqué system and/or assembly that includes an internal-side connection for attaching to a helmet and an external-side connection for receiving any of various external items such as identification tags, mounts and external equipment or attachments. The appliqué element can comprise various types of material, including, for example, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Velocity Systems, LLC
    Inventor: David B. Strum
  • Sports goggle
    Patent number: 9220633
    Abstract: An interchangeable lens assembly including a first lens, a lens bracket coupled to the first lens, and at least one connection portion disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the lens bracket. A goggle including a goggle frame and at least one coupling point disposed on the goggle frame and adapted to couple to the at least one connection portion on the lens bracket. The at least one coupling point and the at least one connection portion may be corresponding magnetic portions adapted to couple to each other by a magnetic interaction, and/or the at least one connection portion may be a protrusion, and the at least one coupling point may be an aperture adapted to receive and couple to the protrusion. This allows the lens assembly to be attached to and detached from the goggle frame quickly and easily with reduced manual dexterity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Dragon Alliance, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Stephen Tobia
  • Helmet having magnetically coupled cheek pads
    Patent number: 9215904
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a helmet having magnetic coupling is provided. In a particular embodiment, the helmet includes at least one protective layer configured to cover at least a portion of a user's head and a pad coupled to a back plate, a back plate coupled to a protective layer, a back plate comprising a magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Bell Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher David Sackett
  • Bib for relieving a fever
    Patent number: 9210954
    Abstract: The bib for relieving a fever is a child-care accessory adapted for us in caring for an infant or small child. The bib for relieving a fever is a bib that can be secured around the neck of a child or a caretaker. The bib contains a cold pack that) prevents heat transfer from the caretaker to the child when the child is being held, and helps to cool the child. The bib for relieving a fever includes a bib and a cold pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: Jo Ann Eischeid
  • Sports goggle
    Patent number: 9192519
    Abstract: An interchangeable lens assembly including a first lens, a lens bracket coupled to the first lens, and at least one connection portion disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the lens bracket. A goggle including a goggle frame and at least one coupling point disposed on the goggle frame and adapted to couple to the at least one connection portion on the lens bracket. The at least one coupling point and the at least one connection portion may be corresponding magnetic portions adapted to couple to each other by a magnetic interaction, and/or the at least one connection portion may be a protrusion, and the at least one coupling point may be an aperture adapted to receive and couple to the protrusion. This allows the lens assembly to be attached to and detached from the goggle frame quickly and easily with reduced manual dexterity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Dragon Alliance, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Stephen Tobia
  • Protective helmet, in particular for forestry workers
    Patent number: 9179728
    Abstract: A protective helmet has a helmet shell and with an interior fitting subassembly having at least one supporting cage, a head band and a neck band. Three supporting arms can serve to fasten the subassembly to the helmet shell with a spacing. A clearance can thus be provided between the interior fitting subassembly and the helmet shell for receiving ear protection capsules and supporting brackets of an ear protection and of other helmet accessories. When not in use, the ear protection can be pivoted under the helmet shell. The protective helmet therefore does not provide any engagement possibilities for obstacles such as branches and the like. The supporting arms can partially transmit a force acting on the helmet from above back into the helmet shell in order to elastically deform the latter. The helmet therefore has an improved shock absorption capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: PFANNER SCHUTZBEKLEIDUNG GMBH
    Inventors: Anton Pfanner, Martin Greber
  • Beverage dispensing headwear
    Patent number: 9179724
    Abstract: A wearable sombrero-style hat with a refillable reservoir is disclosed. The sombrero-style, or type, hat has a generally conical crown with an opening at the top of the conical crown. The opening allows the use of a reservoir that is adapted for insertion through the opening in the conical crown. The reservoir also includes an upper end with a fill neck that has a cantilevered collar or protrusion that extend from the fill neck in a generally radial manner. The collar or protrusions engages the edge of the edge of the opening at the top of the generally conical crown to support the fill neck at or near the top of the conical crown, while the lower end and outlet of the reservoir are positioned below the fill neck, and thus allow the connection of a dispensing tube to the outlet of the reservoir, and thus allow the user to drink from the reservoir through the dispensing tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Troy Schultz, Neil James Rooney
  • Wearable utility instrument assembly
    Patent number: 9179726
    Abstract: A wearable utility instrument assembly including a headgear and at least one utility instrument. The utility instrument is shaped and sized to be securely retained and concealed within the brim portion of the headgear. The utility instrument is removable from the brim portion and deployed via a hand-grip of the utility instrument that is accessible to the wearer of the headgear while the utility instrument is retained in the brim portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Yaron Hanover, Dov Ganchrow
  • Energy dissipation system for a helmet
    Patent number: 9179727
    Abstract: A helmet includes an inner and outer shell that are connected posterior of the head via a two degree freedom of movement rotating hinge. The connector allows for angular rotation about the inferior/superior and left/right axes. One potential mechanism for the connector is four springs, located left, right, inferior and superior of the connector, connected to both the inner and outer layers. The goal of the springs is two-fold to provide resistance in the event that the outer layer rotates with respect to the inner layer about either axis in response to an impact or applied force, and to rapidly return the outer layer to its equilibrium position post-impact or after the removal of the applied force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Alan H. Grant, Andrew K. Knutsen
  • Bathing suit top with adjustable back
    Patent number: 9179715
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention include an adjustable bathing suit top including a frontside configured to cover a wearer's chest and an adjustable backside. The backside may include a horizontal strap attached to the frontside of the bathing suit top and the horizontal strap is configured to fit around the circumference of the wearer's back. A first vertical strap and a second vertical strap are connected to the frontside of the bathing suit top, each of the first vertical strap and the second vertical strap are attached to the horizontal strap by a loop. The loops are capable of sliding along a length of the horizontal strap. A plurality of rings are wrapped around both of the vertical straps to hold the vertical straps together and the rings are capable of sliding along a length of the vertical straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Heidi Roth
  • Adjustable air inlet for clothing
    Patent number: 9125444
    Abstract: The adjustable air inlet for clothing is of particular value to those wearing heavy protective clothing in warmer conditions, such as motorcyclists wearing leather protective apparel. The adjustable air inlet is installed in a passage through the clothing where it may be aligned with ambient airflow, e.g., along the forearm, upper thigh, shoulder, or on the back of a glove or on a boot. Inner and outer flanges are installed along the edges of the hole, the outer flange securing a resilient scoop over the hole. A duct is preferably provided from the trailing end of the scoop within the clothing to an area of the body that is most benefited by the airflow. The scoop is normally open, but may be closed by a latch extending from the forward part of the outer flange. A cooling insert may be installed within the scoop for additional comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Augustus E. Mahaney
  • Support hat
    Patent number: 9089179
    Abstract: A support hat for maintaining a person's head upright. The support hat is comprised of a fabric cap for snugly engaging the person's head and a support strap passes through spaced openings in the back of the cap, and the strap has two tether ends that extend from the spaced openings for securing the cap to a seat back. The support strap tethers are releaseably secured together with a fastener inside the cap whereby the cap may be released from the tethers so that the cap may be worn independently of the support strap, leaving the support strap secured to the seat back. A bottom annular hem is provided in the cap with an annular band of stiffener material secured therein and fully therearound. This keeps the hat from distorting and sliding off the head of the baby, child, infant, or person with disability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: John P. Tagg
  • Head covering
    Patent number: 9084446
    Abstract: A unique head covering designed to be comfortable and to enable securing a separate scarf to a person's head is disclosed. The head covering being disclosed makes use of integrated loops and/or clips to enable a person to securely and comfortably attach a separate scarf to the person's head. The head covering consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure may not require the use of pins or knots. Embodiments of the present disclosure further enable the securing of a separate scarf to the head covering in order to cover, for example, a person's neck and chest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Inventor: Faten Ramadan