Patents by Inventor Christopher Tagumi

Christopher Tagumi 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).

  • Fastener systems
    Patent number: 10285490
    Abstract: An adjustable-length tensile member, for example, a strap for a wearable pack, can include a fastener member defining first and second apertures and a cross-member positioned therebetween. A strap can extend through the first aperture in a first direction, over the cross-member and through the second aperture in a direction opposite to the first direction. A cover plate can matingly engage with the fastener member to obscure a segment of the strap from view. Wearable packs can incorporate such adjustable-length tensile members. Methods for assembling such adjustable-length tensile members are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: The North Face Apparel Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Coutant, Matthew Edward Paduano, Christopher Tagumi, Gregory Dailey
  • FASTENER SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170311702
    Abstract: An adjustable-length tensile member, for example, a strap for a wearable pack, can include a fastener member defining first and second apertures and a cross-member positioned therebetween. A strap can extend through the first aperture in a first direction, over the cross-member and through the second aperture in a direction opposite to the first direction. A cover plate can matingly engage with the fastener member to obscure a segment of the strap from view. Wearable packs can incorporate such adjustable-length tensile members. Methods for assembling such adjustable-length tensile members are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: The North Face Apparel Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Coutant, Matthew Edward Paduano, Christopher Tagumi, Gregory Dailey
  • Fastener systems
    Patent number: 9750328
    Abstract: An adjustable-length tensile member, for example, a strap for a wearable pack, can include a fastener member defining first and second apertures and a cross-member positioned therebetween. A strap can extend through the first aperture in a first direction, over the cross-member and through the second aperture in a direction opposite to the first direction. A cover plate can matingly engage with the fastener member to obscure a segment of the strap from view. Wearable packs can incorporate such adjustable-length tensile members. Methods for assembling such adjustable-length tensile members are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: THE NORTH FACE APPAREL CORP.
    Inventors: Andrew Coutant, Matthew Edward Paduano, Christopher Tagumi, Gregory Dailey
  • FASTENER SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20160374459
    Abstract: An adjustable-length tensile member, for example, a strap for a wearable pack, can include a fastener member defining first and second apertures and a cross-member positioned therebetween. A strap can extend through the first aperture in a first direction, over the cross-member and through the second aperture in a direction opposite to the first direction. A cover plate can matingly engage with the fastener member to obscure a segment of the strap from view. Wearable packs can incorporate such adjustable-length tensile members. Methods for assembling such adjustable-length tensile members are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Coutant, Matthew Edward Paduano, Christopher Tagumi, Gregory Dailey