Patents Examined by Katherine M Moran
  • Neck warmer with adjustable function
    Patent number: 11484072
    Abstract: A neck warmer with adjustable function comprises a warmer body with first opening and second opening; and a first ear accommodating hole and a second ear accommodating hole, which can be hung on the ear so that the warmer body adopts single-layer waring form, or fold the warmer body in half, hang the first and second ear accommodating holes on the ears, so that the warmer body adopts a double-layer wearing form. The warmer body is made of seamless and comfortable high-stretch fabric. A certain number of ear accommodating holes are formed on both sides and middle of the warmer body. In order to cope with the external environment including air temperature and severe haze weather, the warmer body adopts a design structure that can be worn in a single layer or folded in half to form a double-layer structure, so as to achieve the purpose of multi-layer protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Bongsoo Kim
  • Force absorbing helmet
    Patent number: 11484083
    Abstract: A force absorbing helmet has an exterior shell and an interior shell, the interior shell further has an interior lumen comprising a viscous liquid and a plurality of hard springs. A plurality of micro-hinges are located on the exterior surface of the exterior shell to deflect the portions of the exterior shell due to a blunt force exerted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Michael W. Hawkins
  • Air-conditioned helmet
    Patent number: 11484085
    Abstract: The air-conditioned helmet is a protective structure. The air-conditioned helmet is configured for use with an individual. The air-conditioned helmet forms a protective shell around the head of the individual. The air-conditioned helmet is a temperature-controlled space within the protective space formed by the air-conditioned helmet. The air-conditioned helmet comprises a helmet structure, cooling structure, and a control circuit. The control circuit and the cooling structure attach to the helmet structure. The cooling structure controls the temperature of the protective interior space formed by the helmet. The control circuit: a) controls the temperature of the protective space formed by the helmet structure; and, b) tracks and announces the GPS coordinates into the protective space formed by the helmet structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher Grady
  • Neck cover and helmet
    Patent number: 11470903
    Abstract: A neck cover and a helmet are provided that improve quietness of a helmet interior and that do not cause inconvenience for a wearer. In order to eliminate a gap between an opening portion of a helmet and a neck periphery of a wearer, insert-through holes, which are for passage of a chin strap that is attached to an inner side of the helmet, are formed in a portion, which covers a front portion (throat) of a neck, of a neck cover that is attached to a peripheral edge of the opening portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: SHOEI CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshiyuki Ikeda
  • Adjustable helmet with side protective members
    Patent number: 11470907
    Abstract: A protective helmet with first and second helmet sections each including an outer shell section and an inner layer section of protective material. The first and second helmet sections are displaceable relative to one another to adjust a size of the helmet. Two opposed side protective members are received inwardly of the outer shell sections on opposed sides of the helmet. Means for adjusting a position of the side protective members relative to the inner layer sections of protective material are provided. The means are configured such that, when the protective helmet is adjusted when on the head of the wearer, the protective members remain substantially stationary with respect to the head of the wearer when the inner layer sections are displaced with the first and second helmet sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: SPORT MASKA INC.
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Beauchamp, Sebastien Morin, Simon Langlois
  • Soft athletic helmet and rear closure mechanism
    Patent number: 11470905
    Abstract: A protective headgear having a protective outer layer, an inner impact dispersing layer, an opening in the posterior of the helmet to allow hair to exit the protective helmet, and juxtaposed to the posterior opening, a flap that covers a portion of the opening and is selectively attachable to the inner impact attenuating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Hummingbird Sports, LLC
    Inventor: Robert H. Stolker
  • Apparel having a waist portion and sleeves with a thumbhole
    Patent number: 11464266
    Abstract: A garment includes a waistband having a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a concealed surface and an exposed surface. The exposed surface of the first layer configured to be in contact with a skin of a wearer. The second layer includes a concealed surface and an outer portion. The second layer secured to the first layer at an upper and a lower end to form the waistband. The garment further includes a first layer of polymer disposed on the concealed surface of the first layer and a second layer of polymer material disposed on the concealed surface of the second layer such that the first layer releasably engages the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Paridee Kositchiranant, Jessica Burkhardt
  • Slidable button on a monorail track for tightening and loosening of a garment
    Patent number: 11464296
    Abstract: A device for adjusting the fit of a garment may include a monorail track with a plurality of rail teeth spaced along a length thereof; a rail carriage slidably engaged with the monorail track; and a button operatively attached to the rail carriage, wherein at least one of the rail carriage and the button includes a locking device to removably engage with the plurality of track teeth. The locking device may be a trigger post with a button tooth, an engagement pin, a pinch clamp, a leaf spring, or the like. Size adjustment of a garment may be accomplished by sliding the button to a desired position of the monorail track and locking the button into place with the locking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Eric Lee Martin
  • Multi-purpose face mask
    Patent number: 11457677
    Abstract: A face mask has an outer layer made of a polyester-cotton blend material, an inner layer that is stitched or sewn to the outer layer in a manner which defines a pocket space between the inner and outer layers, and having a slit provided along an edge of the inner layer providing access to the pocket space. A replaceable filter piece can be inserted into, or removed from, the pocket space via the slit. The face mask can be provided with straps that are adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Dominique Sun, Rachel Sun
  • Method for applying resistance through exercise clothing
    Patent number: 11457681
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for exercising a muscle in a given agonist and antagonist muscle pair of a user's human body by providing an elongated elastic band having a first length when no external forces are applied thereto, elongating the elastic band to a second length that is greater than the first length, securing the elastic band to a garment in a manner whereby when the elastic band is installed on the garment an axial force is imposed on the body of the user and the elastic band is disposed in aligned proximate relationship with at least one of the muscles in a given pair of muscles comprising an agonist muscle and antagonist muscle pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Shriver Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Mccullough Shriver
  • Helmet accessory mounting system
    Patent number: 11452328
    Abstract: A helmet accessory mounting system includes a mounting device configured to couple to an outer surface of a side of a helmet. The mounting device includes a plurality of mounting locations configured to removeably couple to at least one accessory. A plurality of the plurality of mounting locations each includes an electrical node. A power supply is coupled to the mounting device. An electrical supply line electrically couples the power supply to each of the electrical nodes and the electrical supply line is contained at least partially within the mounting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence Franzino, Stephen Bourque, Scott W. James, Daniel Berry, Ross Fade Barber, Zoltan S. Brutler
  • Glove having reinforced fingertips
    Patent number: 11452321
    Abstract: A glove has a segment secured to an inside surface of one or more finger and/or a thumb. The segment is fully contained within the distal most portions of the one or more finger and/or thumb and does not overlap with any knuckle of the user's finger. The segment doubles the layer of material of the glove in the pad region of the fingertip to improve wear length or wear resistance of the glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Mechanix Wear LLC
    Inventor: Thomas B. Fitzgerald
  • Body armor system
    Patent number: 11428504
    Abstract: A body armor system includes a pouch and an armor plate and hydration bladder disposed within the pouch. The shape of the hydration bladder corresponds to the shape of the armor plate and is dimensioned such that the hydration bladder is hidden behind the armor plate during use. The pouch includes a front pouch in which the armor plate is disposed and a rear pouch in which the hydration bladder is disposed. The hydration bladder can be filled with fluid, which is configured to absorb and disperse ballistic energy transferred from the armor plate when struck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: The JAAW Group, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Anderson Ward, Adrian Sample Ward
  • Suspension system for a new goggle frame platform
    Patent number: 11412805
    Abstract: A head and eye protection apparatus for use in conjunction with a helmet that envelops a wearer's head, the helmet having a front opening that enables the wearer to see. The helmet has upper and side edges that surround the front opening. A goggle provides a transparent viewing lens supported by a peripheral frame. The frame includes an upper frame section, left and right side frame sections and a lower frame section. The goggle frame is suspended via a dual suspension system wherein a first apparatus seats the goggle frame to the helmet, and a second apparatus seats the goggle frame to the user's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: George Guffin, III
  • Goggle systems and methods
    Patent number: 11406538
    Abstract: Goggles and eyewear with various features may be described herein. Such goggles and eyewear may include lenses that allow for the installation of larger roll-off films, adjustable nose sections to increase comfort of a wearer, sweat management systems that include a permeable gasket and a gutter, lens attachment systems, and co-molded frames of multiple different materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: 100% Speedlab, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Young, Dennis C. Tan, Ludovic Francis Boinnard
  • Helmet with impact absorbing connector
    Patent number: 11395522
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a helmet. The helmet preferably includes a shell, a suspension, and a connector. The suspension preferably includes a crown strap. The connector preferably couples to the shell and the crown strap. The connector preferably has a shock absorber operatively disposed between the shell and the crown strap to absorb at least a portion of a force of impact delivered to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventor: Guido Rietdyk
  • Helmet face shield
    Patent number: 11388945
    Abstract: A face shield for use with protective headgear can be shipped flat and easily assembled from a kit of parts without the use of tools or adhesives. The face shield protects against disease, aerosols and splatter that may contain pathogens; may include a curved lower perimeter to facilitate head movements, and can be taken on and off easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jacob Snow, Jacob Yates, Nathan Schuyler
  • Ballistic helmet with an accessory system
    Patent number: 11391546
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a ballistic helmet that includes a helmet shell and a harness connected to the helmet shell. The helmet shell includes a front portion and a rear portion. The harness includes a nape pad, a tensioner disposed on the nape pad, more than one securement strap, and a tension cable. The more than one securement strap is connected to the nape pad and is configured to fasten to the rear portion of the helmet shell. The tension cable is selectively adjustable by the tensioner and is configured to fasten to the front portion of the helmet shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: United Shield International LLC
    Inventors: Paul Banducci, Tom Steffen, Matthew Asher
  • Chest protector
    Patent number: 11388938
    Abstract: A chest pad that significantly reduces the occurrence of commotio cordis among athletes is disclosed. The chest pad may be utilized as a stand-alone chest protector intended to provide coverage primarily for the upper chest wall and the cardiac area. The chest pad may also be implanted into or utilized in traditional chest protectors that provide full coverage of the user's torso. The chest pad provides additional protection to the heart of the wearer such that impact in the heart area with a projectile is absorbed by the chest pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Ampac Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Person, Stan M. Jurga, Jr., Austin Rodrick, Ya Chi Chen
  • Helmet
    Patent number: 11382380
    Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor. The visor is attached to a visor heating element. The helmet has a controller adapted to control the amount of electrical power being supplied from a power source to the visor heating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Dutour, Joel Cote