Patents by Inventor Brent I. Goodwin

Brent I. Goodwin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Protective covers with water and air impenetrable seams
    Patent number: 5981019
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved protective cover for use in protecting a wearer against liquid contact, even under highly demanding conditions. The invention describes a seam that joins two laminates where the seam provides against leakage and air passage according to tests described in the text.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent I. Goodwin, Francis J. Masley
  • Hand coverings
    Patent number: 5799332
    Abstract: In this invention a novel configuration of the crotch area between the thumb and first finger has been found to impart unexpectedly good durability and resistance to splitting of the seam in this crotch area. The configuration is one in which the geometry of the crotch area is formed by two arcs separated by a short substantially straight portion, and in which the radii loci of the two arcs is centered in the space between the thumb and first finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Brent I. Goodwin
  • Protective covers with water and air impenetrable seams
    Patent number: 5700544
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved protective cover for use in protecting a wearer against liquid contact, even under highly demanding conditions. The present invention identifies previously ignored voids in seams as a chief cause of failure in protective garments and other covers in shielding against air, liquid or virus penetration over an extended period of time. By sealing the seams with adhesive so as to fully encapsulate fibers therein and reduce void size to less than 10 micron, the risk leakage through the cover is dramatically reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent I. Goodwin, Francis J. Masley
  • Protective systems for sensitive skin
    Patent number: 5636382
    Abstract: A protective glove system having at least two components including a waterproof and water vapor permeable inner glove component that provides a barrier against allergens and an outer glove component that is liquidproof. A method of using the glove system is also provided. Protective shoe systems, body suits, and headgear systems are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Chopko, Brent I. Goodwin, Francis J. Masley, Jaclyn M. Woll
  • Protective covers with virus impenetrable seams
    Patent number: 5569507
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved protective cover for use in shielding against contamination or infection, such as through contact with viruses. The present invention identifies previously ignored voids in seams as a chief cause of failure in protective garments and other covers in shielding against virus penetration. By sealing the seams with adhesive so as to fully encapsulate fibers therein and reduce void size to less than 10 micron, the risk of virus penetration is eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent I. Goodwin, Francis J. Masley