Patents Examined by Amy Brooke Varatta
  • Patent number: 5157791
    Abstract: A sock includes a foot portion and a knitted-in storage area including an inner locking cuff layer which extends upwardly further than an outer storage compartment layer. Items may be stored between the inner and outer layers, and then the locking cuff is cuffed over the outer layer so as to lock the items within the storage compartment. A method of making and the improved machine therefor are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Durham Hosiery Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger D. Woodson, Dallas G. Collie
  • Patent number: 5146630
    Abstract: An improved sweatband is disclosed comprising a first fabric configured to fit about the head of a wearer. A second fabric is attached to the first fabric and a third fabric is partially secured to the second fabric thereby forming a pocket therebetween. A removable package for holding granular moisture absorbing material is configured to fit withnin the pocket. The sweatband is secured to head of the wearer to absorb perspiration. The removable package can be removed and dried upon saturation of the granular moisture absorbing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Ray-Ed Products
    Inventor: Raymond J. Richard
  • Patent number: 5088127
    Abstract: A hat having an electric motor driven rotatable display placard affixed to the top exterior of the hat. The driving motor of the placard is powered by a photovoltaic panel attached to the exposed surface of the hat. An electrically conductive circuit connects the photovoltaic panel to the motor. The placard is imprinted with written or graphic advertisements or symbols, and is rotated to attract greater attention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Inventor: Del M. Thornock
  • Patent number: 5083316
    Abstract: A garment system for the full or partial enclosure of the torso, preferably in the form of a ladies bathing suit. The garment system includes a first central portion which constitutes a first ornamental region. The central portion is formed of front and rear body panels, the extents of which are defined by lateral perimeters. The lateral perimeters include first cooperative fastening elements, which perimeters define the geometry of the first ornamental region. Further provided are left and right portions proportioned to encircle the left and right sides of the torso. The left and right portions constitute second and third ornamental regions, which regions are defined by lateral perimeters, which perimeters include second cooperative fastening elements complemental to the first cooperative fastening elements of the central portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Inventor: Ellen M. Kuehner