Patents by Inventor Gerald L. Hans

Gerald L. Hans 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).

  • Patent number: 5870777
    Abstract: A single layer pocket 82 is provided in which left edge portion 88 and right edge portion 89 of the single layer 86 are spaced apart from the left edge portion and right edge portion of the back panel 14. The pocket 82 is equipped with a flexibly rigid curvilinear shaped rib element 100 affixed vertically to the pocket, and a similar rib element 110 that extends laterally across the pocket 82.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Inventor: Gerald L. Hans
  • Patent number: 5724679
    Abstract: A pair of athletic pants is provided having a front panel, a back panel attached to the front panel and a pocket attached to the back panel. The pocket has an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer being composed of mesh. In a preferred embodiment, the outer layer is also composed of mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventor: Gerald L. Hans
  • Patent number: 5581815
    Abstract: A garment for the purpose of attaching and displaying information panels, such as a competitor's racing bib. One or more flexible flap members are permanently attached to the garment. Each distal end of the flexible flaps has a means of fastening, such as a snap fastener. Complementary means of fastening are permanently attached either to the garment, or to the proximal portion of the flexible flap. When the information panel is held in position, the complementary fasteners are coupled to secure the information panel. The garment may be worn without the information panels, as some information panels may be of a very temporary basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: Gerald L. Hans