Abstract: A protective padding section includes an upper layer, an opposing lower layer and a repeating array of cushioning regions disposed between, and continuously bonded to, the upper layer and the lower layer. Each cushioning region has a same first cushion thickness. A repeating array of apertures is disposed between the cushioning regions and each aperture extends through the padding section. The padding section has a first thickness and a first width and upon application of a force, the padding section expands in width from the first width to a second width greater than the first width and when the application of force is removed, the width of the padding section contracts to the first width.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 2019
Date of Patent:
June 7, 2022
Assignee:
G-FORM LLC
Inventors:
Brant Michael Taylor, Michael Newton, Nicholas H. Dupree, James E. Gaudet
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to flexible and conformable protection pads with cushioning regions that include integral abrasion resistant and/or slideable upper surfaces, or abrasion resistant and/or slideable shells that conform to the outer surface of the cushioning regions, which may extend downwardly from the cushioning region and may have tapered edges.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 8, 2018
Publication date:
June 14, 2018
Applicant:
G-Form, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel M. WYNER, Maria E. MACRINA, Richard L. GARRARD
Abstract: Disclosed are joint protection devices, which may include a garment configured to be worn by a user; and a cushioning pad attached to the garment, the pad comprising cushioning regions, a continuous upper layer and a continuous lower layer at least partially bonded to the continuous upper layer, a cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the upper layer and the lower layer in the cushioning regions, and one or more grooves between the cushioning regions, which enable radial articulation of the cushioning regions relative to one another.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 2016
Date of Patent:
March 6, 2018
Assignee:
G-FORM, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Stephanie Thorn, Ami Newsham, David Foster
Abstract: Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases. In one embodiment, an exemplary cushioning pad includes a first channel comprising a thickness and a width. The first channel includes a continuous upper layer and a continuous lower layer, which is at least partially bonded to the continuous upper layer. The cushioning region is disposed adjacent to the first channel, and has a thickness greater than the thickness of the first channel. The cushioning region further includes a cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer. A groove may be defined in the upper surface of the cushioning region, with a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region and greater than the thickness of the first channel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 11, 2011
Date of Patent:
October 10, 2017
Assignee:
G-Form, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Stephanie Rogers, Ami Newsham, David Foster
Abstract: Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases. An exemplary cushioning pad can include an upper layer and a lower layer and cushioning material therebetween in a first cushioning region and one or more second cushioning regions, and one or more grooves between the first cushioning region and the second cushioning regions to enable articulation of the second cushioning regions relative to the first cushioning region.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 2016
Date of Patent:
September 26, 2017
Assignee:
G-Form, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Stephanie Thorn, Ami Newsham, David Foster
Abstract: Disclosed herein are breathable and conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 1, 2017
Publication date:
June 22, 2017
Applicant:
G-FORM, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel M. WYNER, Thomas CAFARO, Richard L. GARRARD, Stephanie THORN, Maria E. MACRINA
Abstract: Disclosed herein, in one embodiment, is a breathable cushioning pad. The cushioning pad includes an upper layer surface, a lower layer with a lower surface, and a cushioning material disposed between the upper layer and the lo cushioning pad has a thickness. A channel can be disposed in the cushioning pad and defines a cushioning region The channel includes a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region. At least one vent extends through connection with the upper surface and the lower surface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 28, 2013
Date of Patent:
April 11, 2017
Assignee:
G-Form, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel M. Wyner, Thomas Cafaro, Richard L. Garrard, Stephanie Thorn, Maria E. Macrina
Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective inserts for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 2012
Date of Patent:
January 19, 2016
Assignee:
G-Form, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel M. Wyner, Thomas Cafaro, Maria E. Macrina
Abstract: Disclosed is a protective case for an electronic device. The protective case has two layers, an inner cushion insert that surrounds a portion of the electronic device and an outer elastomeric shell. The cushion insert includes raised impact portions that extend through the cover, and that are capable of absorbing shocks from impacts.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 13, 2012
Date of Patent:
November 10, 2015
Assignee:
G-Form, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Richard L. Garrard, Thomas F. Cafaro, Maria E. Macrina, Stephanie Thorn