Patents by Inventor John T. Gutch

John T. Gutch 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).

  • Method of folding a beach blanket
    Patent number: 5056172
    Abstract: A self-supporting beach blanket having two layers of fabric joined at their edges with a single spring steel hoop inside sized to hold the blanket open and flat on the ground. The hoop is compressible so that it can be removed through a small slit in the side allowing the blanket to be machine washed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Inventors: Richard Kaiser, John T. Gutch, Richard Rasof
  • Beach blanket
    Patent number: 4951333
    Abstract: A self-supporting beach blanket having two layers of fabric joined at their edges with a single spring steel hoop inside sized to hold the blanket open and flat on the ground. The hoop is compressible so that it can be removed through a small slit in the side allowing the blanket to be machine washed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Inventors: Richard Kaiser, John T. Gutch, Richard Rasof