Patents by Inventor Thomas Vaughn Wilder

Thomas Vaughn Wilder 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).

  • Hockey glove with ventilation holes
    Patent number: 6122769
    Abstract: A glove for use in playing hockey is provided with ventilation holes extending through the glove to allow air to circulate directly to the skin of the hand in the glove. Segmented foam pads of the glove have cutaway sides substantially conforming to the shape of the holes. Preferably, the glove includes a floating cuff at the wrist for free yet protected movement of the wrist. Also preferably, the thumb, fingers, and palm have additional layers for reinforcement and enhanced gripping of a hockey stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Mission Hockey Company
    Inventors: Thomas Vaughn Wilder, Alexander Parker Reynolds, Jon Garfield Wong
  • Hockey glove with ventilation holes
    Patent number: 6085354
    Abstract: A glove for use in playing hockey is provided with ventilation holes extending through the glove to allow air to circulate directly to the skin of the hand in the glove. Segmented foam pads of the glove have cutaway sides substantially conforming to the shape of the holes. Preferably, the glove includes a floating cuff at the wrist for free yet protected movement of the wrist. Also preferably, the thumb, fingers, and palm have additional layers for reinforcement and enhanced gripping of a hockey stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Mission Hockey Company
    Inventors: Thomas Vaughn Wilder, Alexander Parker Reynolds, Jon Garfield Wong
  • Skate chassis having A-frame construction
    Patent number: 5810369
    Abstract: An A-frame chassis for an in-line roller skate is provided having more efficient power transfer and enhanced structural integrity for a given weight. Longitudinally extending members are provided having angled upper portions and substantially parallel lower portions. The chassis preferably has a unibody aluminum construction. The axle holes are preferably flush-mounted and rockerable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Dare Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Vaughn Wilder, Alexander Parker Reynolds
  • Hockey glove with ventilation holes
    Patent number: 5787506
    Abstract: A glove for use in playing hockey is provided with ventilation holes extending through the glove to allow air to circulate directly to the skin of the hand in the glove. Segmented foam pads of the glove have cutaway sides substantially conforming to the shape of the holes. Preferably, the glove includes a floating cuff at the wrist for free yet protected movement of the wrist. Also preferably, the thumb, fingers, and palm have additional layers for reinforcement and enhanced gripping of a hockey stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Dare Development Group
    Inventors: Thomas Vaughn Wilder, Alexander Parker Reynolds, Jon Garfield Wong
  • Skate boot
    Patent number: D441939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Mission Hockey Company
    Inventors: Thomas Vaughn Wilder, Frederic Aird
  • Hockey glove
    Patent number: D435700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Mission Hockey Company
    Inventors: Thomas Vaughn Wilder, Craig Johnson, Jocelyn Poulin