Patents Assigned to Longworth Industries, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20210106068
    Abstract: A boxer brief includes first and second side panels and a pouch. The pouch includes a first pouch panel and a second pouch panel. The first pouch panel and the second pouch panel each have a first side edge that is attached to a front edge of the first side panel and a second side edge that is attached to a front edge of the second side panel such that the second pouch panel is disposed over the first pouch panel to define a pocket therebetween. The first pouch panel defines a hole therethrough that is configured to receive genitalia therethrough. The pouch is configured to secure a bladder system within the pocket. The second pouch panel defines a top and bottom opening of the pocket that are each capable of permitting the bladder system to pass therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: Longworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy D. Black, Houston R. Brady, Cassie E. Brown, Grace B. Ritter
  • Patent number: 8959666
    Abstract: An undergarment includes a lower body portion having a waist opening and a crotch portion. The crotch portion has a skin contact surface and an outer surface and includes a weft knit fabric portion with at least a first predominately cotton yarn. The first yarn has a moisture wicking treatment applied after being knit into the fabric. The weft knit fabric also includes an antimicrobial treatment. The undergarment has improved moisture management and comfort properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Longworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Black, Tim Whitley, Roger Maxey, Lauren Price
  • Publication number: 20130212782
    Abstract: An undergarment includes a lower body portion having a waist opening and a crotch portion. The crotch portion has a skin contact surface and an outer surface and includes a weft knit fabric portion with at least a first predominately cotton yarn. The first yarn has a moisture wicking treatment applied after being knit into the fabric. The weft knit fabric also includes an antimicrobial treatment. The undergarment has improved moisture management and comfort properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Longworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Longworth Industries, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8424118
    Abstract: An undergarment includes a lower body portion having a waist opening and a crotch portion. The crotch portion has a skin contact surface and an outer surface and includes a weft knit fabric portion with at least a first predominately cotton yarn and a second predominately cotton yarn. At least one of the first and second yarns have a moisture wicking treatment applied prior to knitting and comprises at least about 40% of the weight of the weft knit fabric. The weft knit fabric includes an antimicrobial treatment. The undergarment has improved moisture management and comfort properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Longworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger L. Maxey, Lauren E. Price
  • Publication number: 20120023646
    Abstract: An undergarment includes a lower body portion having a waist opening and a crotch portion. The crotch portion has a skin contact surface and an outer surface and includes a weft knit fabric portion with at least a first predominately cotton yarn and a second predominately cotton yarn. At least one of the first and second yarns have a moisture wicking treatment applied prior to knitting and comprises at least about 40% of the weight of the weft knit fabric. The weft knit fabric includes an antimicrobial treatment. The undergarment has improved moisture management and comfort properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: LONGWORTH INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Roger L. Maxey, Lauren E. Price
  • Publication number: 20110154553
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention is a flame resistant, durable, pill resistant undergarment. The undergarments are formed of a first knitted portion. The first knit portion is a well knit structure formed from air-jet spun yarns formed from an intimate blend of about 72 percent to about 80 percent modacrylic fibers and about 20 percent to about 28 percent cotton fibers. The linear density of the air-jet yarns are between about 30/1 cc and about 36/1 cc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Longworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Marie Thompson
  • Patent number: 7678718
    Abstract: A base layer apparel is provided that is formed from a single or double-knit fabric. The fabric is formed of ring spun fire resistant yarns that are an intimate blend of at least 60 percent modacrylic fibers and up to 40 percent fire-resistant viscose fibers. Anti-microbial and wicking treatments may be applied to the knit fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Longworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William W. Harris, Tony G. Connor