Patents by Inventor Gerlinde Maria Nattler

Gerlinde Maria Nattler 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: 7178185
    Abstract: A blanket (1) is provided with magnetic closure elements (21–50) along its edge (2) that allow a conversion into a robe, a sleeping bag, or other shapes. Since magnetic forces don't require direct contact, the magnetic closures can be fabric-covered and thus hidden. No attention needs to be paid to the polarity of the magnets if they are paired with ferromagnetic counterparts. A hood (51) can be attached, or two smaller blankets, which each can from a jacket, can be connected to form one larger blanket convertible into a robe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Gerlinde Maria Nattler