Patents by Inventor Robert Africa

Robert Africa 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).

  • Breatheable padding for cycling gloves
    Patent number: 8429765
    Abstract: An athletic glove having at least one padded insert is provided. The padded insert comprises reticulated or open cell form, or a rubber formed into a matrix that allows ventilation paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: DashAmerica, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Africa, Don Powell, Paul Fair
  • Chamois for athletic shorts having relatively elastic portion and relatively inelastic portion
    Patent number: 7707659
    Abstract: The present invention provides a chamois for use with athletic shorts and/or pants. The chamois comprises an elastic portion that stretches to conform to a wearer's body to reduce irritation and a relatively inelastic portion that resists stretch to inhibit breakdown of the foam in support areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: DashAmerica, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Africa, Dylan Nelson
  • Breathable padding for cycling gloves
    Publication number: 20060195968
    Abstract: An athletic glove having at least one padded insert is provided. The padded insert comprises reticulated or open cell form, or a rubber formed into a matrix that allows ventilation paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Donald Powell, Robert Africa, Paul Fair
  • CHAMOIS FOR ATHLETIC SHORTS HAVING RELATIVELY ELASTIC PORTION AND RELATIVELY INELASTIC PORTION
    Publication number: 20060048282
    Abstract: The present invention provides a chamois for use with athletic shorts and/or pants. The chamois comprises an elastic portion that stretches to conform to a wearer's body to reduce irritation and a relatively inelastic portion that resists stretch to inhibit breakdown of the foam in support areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: DASHAMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Robert Africa, Dylan Nelson
  • Multicolor cycling shorts
    Patent number: D514774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: DashAmerica Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Africa, Dylan Nelson
  • Multicolor cycling shorts
    Patent number: D515282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: DashAmerica Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Africa, Dylan Nelson
  • Multicolor cycling bibs
    Patent number: D515283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: DashAmerica Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Africa, Dylan Nelson
  • Multicolor cycling bibs
    Patent number: D515284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: DashAmerica, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Africa, Dylan Nelson