Patents by Inventor Matthew W. Pritchett

Matthew W. Pritchett 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).

  • Warmer for feet and toes
    Patent number: 6941681
    Abstract: A warming device for use in cold environments has a flexible pocket with at least one triangular side gusset for receiving a shoe or boot. The warming device has a receiver for receiving a heat generating packet or fuel stick heating device. The warming device may be firmly attached to a shoe or boot by constricting laces, cords or straps so that the gusset is pleated into loose folds along the side of the boot or shoe with heat generating packet or fuel stick heating device pressed substantially flat against the wearer's instep. The sole of the warming device may be modified to provide an anti-slip surface, for example, by installing studs in the sole. The sole of the warming device may be modified to adapt to specialized shoes or boots, such as ice skates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Matthew W. Pritchett
  • Warmer for feet and toes
    Publication number: 20040250445
    Abstract: A warming device for use in cold environments has a flexible pocket with at least one triangular side gusset for receiving a shoe or boot. The warming device has a receiver for receiving a heat generating packet or fuel stick heating device. The warming device may be firmly attached to a shoe or boot by constricting laces, cords or straps so that the gusset is pleated into loose folds along the side of the boot or shoe with heat generating packet or fuel stick heating device pressed substantially flat against the wearer's instep. The sole of the warming device may be modified to provide an anti-slip surface, for example, by installing studs in the sole. The sole of the warming device may be modified to adapt to specialized shoes or boots, such as ice skates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Matthew W. Pritchett
  • Heated cap
    Patent number: D558431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventor: Matthew W. Pritchett
  • Heated balaclava
    Patent number: D558956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventor: Matthew W. Pritchett
  • Heated neck scarf
    Patent number: D602228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Inventor: Matthew W. Pritchett
  • Footwarmer
    Patent number: D604481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventor: Matthew W. Pritchett