Patents Examined by Amy Vanatta
  • Cap with aperture
    Patent number: 11219261
    Abstract: A cap with an aperture at the top permits the hair of the wearer to protrude therethrough. Upon on side and back of the cap is a seam which permits the hat to be opened and secured about the head of the wearer. The seam on the side and back may be closed using a mating fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Deirdra M. Thomas
  • Quick donning disposable gloves
    Patent number: 11213081
    Abstract: A disposable glove and system are provided that has features and characteristic that enable a cuff opening of the glove to more easily open, thereby assisting in donning the glove. The disposable glove system includes stacked glove configurations for mounting and storage. The disposable glove system also includes features that make the disposable gloves easier to dispense from a dispenser with minimal user contact with the outer surface of the disposable gloves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Sperry Product Innovation, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurence B. Sperry
  • Stripper plate and stitching plate for a needling machine
    Patent number: 11208746
    Abstract: The stripper plate or stitching plate for a needling machine comprises a plurality of opening arrangements, wherein each opening arrangement comprises at least one opening for accommodating needles of a needle row of a needle board of the needling machine. At least first and second opening arrangements of the plurality of opening arrangements are arranged at a slant to a longitudinal direction (L1) of the stripper plate or stitching plate, and an absolute value of the angle (?) of the second opening arrangements to the longitudinal direction (L1) of the stripper plate or stitching plate is different from an absolute value of an angle (?) of the first opening arrangements to the longitudinal direction (L1) of the stripper plate or stitching plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: Johann Philipp Dilo, Joachim Leger
  • Method of forming a raised three-dimensional decorative image on a fabric product and cap made thereby
    Patent number: 11206887
    Abstract: A wearable article and, particularly, an article of headwear having a raised, three-dimensional decorative image and a method of forming the wearable article having the raised, three-dimensional decorative image. The article of headwear having at least one fabric panel with a non-embroidered, ornamental image. At least a portion of the fabric panel with the ornamental image is embossed in relief, to define an embossed portion of the fabric panel with the first surface of the embossed portion of the fabric panel having a raised profile and contour above a remaining portion of the first surface of the fabric panel, to define a three-dimensional effect to at least a portion of the ornamental image on the fabric panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: ELEGANT HEADWEAR CO., INC.
    Inventor: Joseph Templer
  • Secure hair wrap
    Patent number: 11202480
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a hair wrap for securing cranial hair of a human during sleep, exertion, or exposure to the elements, for example. The wrap includes a slip-resistant material positioned at or near an inferior edge that extends about the hairline of the wearer. One or more fastener pairs have halves positioned at lateral ends of the wrap and are used to secure the wrap to the head. An extension of the wrap can enclose or envelop the hair, preventing disruption of hairstyles or undesired contact of the hair with external substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventor: Ashley Brown
  • Helmet having an evaporation cooler
    Patent number: 11191315
    Abstract: A helmet, in particular to a bicycle helmet, having a plurality of ventilation openings and at least one evaporation cooler that is arranged in a ventilation opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG
    Inventors: Marc Von Dunten, Matthias Ocklenburg
  • Sweat guard liner
    Patent number: 11191317
    Abstract: A headwear insert system is provided comprising a headwear insert having a planar multilayered substrate with a first side and a second side. The planar multilayered substrate may comprise a substantially oblong shape with a rounded plateau protruding from a top portion of the planar multilayered substrate. The planar multilayered substrate may further comprise a polyester mesh layer, a stabilizing layer, an absorptive layer and a neoprene layer. The stabilizing layer and the absorptive layer may be disposed between the polyester mesh layer and the neoprene layer. A seam may couple the polyester mesh layer and the neoprene layer together. The stabilizing layer and the absorptive layer may not be coupled to the seam, the polyester mesh layer nor the neoprene layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventor: Keith Soibelman
  • Smock
    Patent number: 11191310
    Abstract: An adjustable smock that facilitates attachment and detachment from a person. The smock includes a body with one or more adjustable tabs. The tabs extend outward from the body and are configured to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle along an opposing section of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Lonny Langston Carter, Lena Renee Butterfield
  • Protective helmet with multiple pseudo-spherical energy management liners
    Patent number: 11172719
    Abstract: A helmet comprising and outer liner and an inner liner slidably coupled to an interior surface of the outer liner is disclosed. The outer liner comprises an interior surface and the inner liner comprises an exterior surface. The inner liner is composed of an elastically deformable material. A majority of the interior surface of the outer liner and a majority of the exterior surface of the inner liner are both substantially parallel to a pseudo-spherical surface having a coronal cross section that is circular with a first radius and a sagittal cross section that is circular with a second radius different from the first radius. The inner liner is elastically deformable along the interior surface of the outer liner in response to rotation of the outer liner relative to the inner liner caused by an impact to the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: BELL SPORTS, INC.
    Inventor: Eamon Briggs
  • Reusable, rear opening isolation gown with easy release fastener
    Patent number: 11166500
    Abstract: A personal protective equipment (PPE) rear opening isolation gown is provided that can be used by workers in the healthcare industry. The isolation gown is reusable and can provide for ease of doffing, such as in a pull forward manner that is consistent with how current users of disposable isolation gowns are accustomed to removing such gowns, without substantial risk of damaging (e.g., tearing) the gown and without substantial risk of the transfer of potentially harmful microorganisms, body fluids, and/or particulate material, to the neck or hair on the head or neck of a wearer. The reusable, rear opening isolation gown is provided with an easy release fastener(s) that provides a safe and secure hold when fastened but permits the gown to be removed easily, quickly, and more safely than other reusable options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Standard Textile Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Stewart, Kimberly A. Turner
  • Protective fastenable headwrap
    Patent number: 11166508
    Abstract: A headwrap provides fastening mechanisms for covering, protecting, and retaining the hair of a wearer. A fabric panel forming the headwrap may be defined by a head covering, a crown circumscribing the head covering, and a tail extending rearwardly from the crown and having an internal volume able to contain and cover the hair of the wearer. Left and right straps affixed to a base of the tail enable a wearer to tension the straps about the crown to tighten the head covering over the head, tying the straps off at the front of the crown. A loop affixed to a terminus of the tail enables a user to draw the tail forward and hang the loop off a button affixed about the crown on the forehead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Juperi Johnson
  • Hands-free utility belt
    Patent number: 11166506
    Abstract: A utility belt is disclosed. The utility belt comprises a belt track, a ball bearing assembly, and an extender assembly. The belt track includes a first belt section having a first male locking mechanism and a first female locking mechanism, and a second belt section having a second male locking mechanism and a second female locking mechanism. The first male locking mechanism connects to the second female locking mechanism. The second male locking mechanism connects to the first female locking mechanism. The first belt section and the second belt section each comprises an outer sheath and an inner tube. The inner tube includes a plurality of C-shaped rings. The ball bearing assembly has a ball bearing and a joint. The ball bearing rotates about the belt track. An extender assembly is coupled to the belt track and includes at least one connector and at least one spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Paul Roberson
  • Fabric for sweat wicking pajamas and underclothing and preparing method thereof
    Patent number: 11155950
    Abstract: A method of preparing a fabric for perspiration exhaust pajamas and underclothing includes the following steps: (1) grey cloth weaving: weaving a perspiration exhaust fiber, a regenerated cellulose fiber, and spandex into a grey cloth; (2) singeing: singeing the grey cloth to obtain a singed grey cloth through a two-face-two-back singeing; and (3) moisture adsorption and perspiration exhaust finishing: immersing the singed grey cloth in a finishing liquid, taking out the singed grey cloth for drying, baking, washing, and then drying to a constant weight to obtain the fabric for perspiration exhaust pajamas and underclothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: SHANGHAI XIAOLANXIANG GARMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Youbing Jia
  • Infant-nursing safety garment
    Patent number: 11140930
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of clothing that is worn by a person for preventing an infant from accidental falling while the person nurses the infant. The article may be a garment that includes an item of clothing to be worn by a person and a support garment panel attached to the item of clothing. The support garment panel is attached to the perimeter of the armholes of the item of clothing and defines a pocket between the support garment panel and the item of clothing. The pocket includes an opening for receiving an infant and a base for supporting the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Lauren Zodel, Barbara Seggio
  • Wrappable textile sleeve having supplemental lace closure and method of construction thereof
    Patent number: 11136710
    Abstract: A wrappable textile sleeve with closure system and method of construction is provided. The sleeve has a wall of interlaced yarn with opposite edges extending in a lengthwise direction along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The opposite edges are wrappable into overlapping relation with one another to form a tubular cavity. The wall has a first set of closed loops positioned adjacent one of the opposite edges and a second set of closed loops positioned adjacent the other of the opposite edges. At least one flexible lace is disposed through the closed loops in a zig-zag pattern, thereby extending back-and-forth between the first set of loops and the second set of loops. The flexible lace is slidable through the plurality of loops to facilitate drawing and maintaining the opposite edges in overlapping relation with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Powertrain LLC
    Inventor: Benoit Laurent
  • Face mask and method for manufacturing thereof
    Patent number: 11122841
    Abstract: The present application discloses a mask including a sheet, a first loop, a second loop and an elastic film. The sheet comprises a central portion, a first lateral portion, a second lateral portion and an opening. The first loop is coupled to the sheet. The second loop is coupled to the sheet. The elastic film is coupled to the sheet and covers the opening. A method of manufacturing the aforementioned face mask is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Alexander Chieruen Tsuei
  • Breathable heavyweight garments for physical conditioning
    Patent number: 11117012
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a heavyweight jacket includes a main body configured to fit on the torso of a wearer and sleeves that are fully detached from the main body. The sleeves advantageously facilitate putting on the heavy jacket, while providing a jacket of high weight. To form the heavyweight jacket, a pre-bonded fabric may be used. The fabric is pre-bonded and may optionally be further layered to increase the garment's weight without sacrificing flexibility or breathability. The layered fabric distributes the garment's weight evenly and ensures that the garment does not excessively restrict a wearer's freedom of movement or cause the wearer to overheat. The weight of the fabric may be increased by using a heavyweight glue to bond various layers of material together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Lawrence T. Petrakis
  • All weather electric indoor/outdoor heat exchanger face mask
    Patent number: 11096438
    Abstract: A face mask apparatus is formed with a breathing chamber that provides adjustable warm and humidified air for inhalation. The breathing chamber heats cold air that is breathed in through the face mask during normal breathing, which is worn over the nose and mouth of a person. A temperature gauge monitors temperature for future adjustment of the amount of heat generating current. The air in the chamber is heated for inhalation by a resistive carbon fiber tape. The temperature of the resistive material (and by extension the warm air generated), is regulated/adjusted by increasing or decreasing the current output settings on the power source. Warm and humidified air is produced. The face mask may be part of a balaclava hood or a hat, or to other head gear, or as a stand-alone with straps around the head, optionally with an adjustable solar powered battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Robert Sabin
  • Secure pocket structure
    Patent number: 11089828
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a pocket structure that facilitates the secure storage of items stowed within the pocket structure. The pocket structure includes inner and outer pocket layers and a funnel-shaped structure positioned in the space between the inner and outer pocket layers. The funnel-shaped structure comprises an inlet opening that forms an opening to the pocket structure and an outlet opening that is in communication with the space between the inner and outer pocket layers. The outlet opening has a smaller circumference compared to the inlet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick D. Boyd, Amanda Tindell, Mark A. Van Weerd
  • Protective apparel and support apparatus and method of use
    Patent number: 11083232
    Abstract: A protective apparel support system is disclosed comprising a support frame configured to rest on the shoulders of a wearer, the support having a first shoulder member, a second shoulder member and a shield engagement portion. A shield is selectively coupleable to the support and protective apparel is coupled to the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis A. Czajka, Troy Lother, John H. Kutsch, Vince Lackowski