Patents by Inventor Fred Elton Driver

Fred Elton Driver 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).

  • Cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant protective fabric and lightweight shaped knit garment made therefrom
    Patent number: 11435168
    Abstract: A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant shaped knit garment having both high cut resistance and preferably light fabric weight, a cut resistance of at least 1500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-2005) and preferably a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: SUPREME CORPORATION
    Inventors: Walter Gordon Schulein, Nathaniel H. Kolmes, Fred Elton Driver
  • CUT, SLASH AND/OR ABRASION RESISTANT PROTECTIVE FABRIC AND LIGHTWEIGHT SHAPED KNIT GARMENT MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20200132418
    Abstract: A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant shaped knit garment having both high cut resistance and preferably light fabric weight, a cut resistance of at least 1500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-2005) and preferably a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: SUPREME CORPORATION
    Inventors: Walter Gordon SCHULEIN, Nathaniel H. KOLMES, Fred Elton DRIVER
  • Cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant protective fabric and lightweight protective garment made therefrom
    Patent number: 10570538
    Abstract: A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant fabric is provided having both high cut resistance and light fabric weight, preferably a cut resistance of at least 500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-04) and a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY), which can be prepared, if desired, by shaped knitting into a shaped fabric panel, which is used to prepare cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant garments or coverings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Inventors: Nathaniel H. Kolmes, Fred Elton Driver, Walter Gordon Schulein
  • Cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant protective fabric and lightweight shaped knit garment made therefrom
    Patent number: 10520280
    Abstract: A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant shaped knit garment having both high cut resistance and preferably light fabric weight, a cut resistance of at least 1500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-2005) and preferably a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Supreme Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Gordon Schulein, Nathaniel H. Kolmes, Fred Elton Driver
  • Modular cut and abrasion resistant protective garment and protective garment system
    Patent number: 8875312
    Abstract: A modular protective garment includes first and second protective components. The first protective component is configured to protect a portion of a body of a wearer of the garment. The first protective component includes a fabric made from a composite material, the fabric permitting air and water vapor to flow therethrough and being light-weight. The second protective component is also configured to protect a portion of the body of the wearer. A connector releasably attaches the first and second components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Supreme Elastic Corporation
    Inventors: Nathaniel H. Kolmes, Fred Elton Driver, Walter Gordon Schulein, Lynn J. Bell
  • CUT, SLASH AND/OR ABRASION RESISTANT PROTECTIVE FABRIC AND LIGHTWEIGHT SHAPED KNIT GARMENT MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20090019612
    Abstract: A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant shaped knit garment having both high cut resistance and preferably light fabric weight, a cut resistance of at least 1500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-2005) and preferably a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Supreme Elastic Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Gordon Schulein, Nathaniel H. Kolmes, Fred Elton Driver
  • Cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant protective fabric and lightweight protective garment made therefrom
    Publication number: 20070271965
    Abstract: A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant fabric is provided having both high cut resistance and light fabric weight, preferably a cut resistance of at least 500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-04) and a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY), which can be prepared, if desired, by shaped knitting into a shaped fabric panel, which is used to prepare cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant garments or coverings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Nathaniel Kolmes, Fred Elton Driver, Walter Gordon Schulein