Patents Examined by Gloria M. Hale
  • Patent number: 11213077
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a corset holster comprising a garment having one or more holsters, holster pockets, and/or the like (such as for carrying a handgun, for example), integral to or coupled to the garment. The corset holster allows a user to conveniently carry one or more implements and/or implement accessories in various carry options, including in a concealed manner. For example, the garment may be worn on the user beneath a layer of clothing, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventors: Drew Stephens, Jacob Shearer
  • Patent number: 11206876
    Abstract: A dress pattern and dress that may be worn in different configurations. The dress as described herein may be worn in the different configurations either as a primary garment or as a garment over, under, or otherwise in conjunction with a wearer's primary clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: MORPH CLOTHING LLC
    Inventor: Cristy Pratt
  • Patent number: 11206885
    Abstract: A wearable neck accessory, worn how a traditional necktie is worn. This tie does not connect at both ends, does not loop, knot or tie to be worn. This tie connects to the top button hole and loop of a shirt, or may stand alone with no attachment to the shirt. This tie is normally worn on open collared/un-buttoned shirts but is not limited to. Tie length can be adjusted in the middle of the tie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventor: Deonte Sharpe
  • Patent number: 11206874
    Abstract: Straps for a garment, the garment having a body for covering at least a portion of a chest of a wearer, the straps comprising: at least one neck strap connected to an upper part of the body forming a neck opening; at least one back strap attached to the body forming a torso opening; and, at least one pair of adjustable straps each arm of the pair of adjustable straps having a lower end that is attached to the at least one back strap on either side of a midpoint thereof on a back of the garment and an upper end attached to the at least one neck strap, wherein the at least one pair of adjustable straps further comprise sliding means formed at the upper end such that the adjustable straps are slidable on either side of a midpoint of the neck strap, and wherein the second ends of the at least one pair of the adjustable straps are slidable along the neck strap between respective first positions proximate the midpoint of the neck strap and second positions proximate the body of the garment to adjust the fit of the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: LULULEMON ATHLETICA CANADA INC.
    Inventor: Yuliya Victorivna Yaremenko
  • Patent number: 11206877
    Abstract: A wearable device, such as a garment or containing garment portions, for managing and/or reducing the symptoms of a hot flash in a subject. The device comprises: a first set of components, each comprising a fabric comprising a cooling yarn; a second set of components, each comprising a quick-dry wicking fabric; and a third set of components, each comprising a phase change material fabric, wherein the first set of components are adapted to cover at least a neckline region and a peripheral region that extends adjacently around the armpit and the clavicle of the subject; the second set of components are adapted to cover at least the abdominal muscles and the lumbar regions of the subject; and the third set of components are adapted to cover at least the mammary and the dorsum regions of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: MAS INNOVATION (PRIVATE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Ranil Vitarana, Mapitiyage Don Janith Dushyantha
  • Patent number: 11202473
    Abstract: A collar support device functions as an adjustable support structure for a collar on a garment. The collar support device can accommodate a wide range of shirt collar and neck sizes, with the device provides additional structural integrity to a shirt collar to resist folding, puckering, bending, or slipping under a heavier garment worn over the shirt, i.e. a jacket. The collar can be readily concealed within the collar and includes a pair of components that can be adjustably secured to one another in order to accommodate the particular size collar with which the device is used. The rigid yet flexible structure of the components of the device are designed to naturally move with the garment and wearer's body movements, while simultaneously providing the right amount of rigidity to the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: LuxeAvant Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Arash Mohammadian-Khezerlou, Behzad Ghods-Mahmoudzadeh, Pedram Hosseini, Arash Ross Seyed
  • Patent number: 11200993
    Abstract: Radiation protection clothing arrangement and method of wearing the radiation protection clothing arrangement. The radiation protection clothing arrangement includes a flexible coat having radiation protection material configurable to surround, in a state of use, an interior space and a bottom edge, a weight-relieving device that is embodied as a support skeleton connected to the flexible coat and that absorbs a weight of the flexible coat in multiple locations distributed in a direction of gravity and a support device, to which the support skeleton is connected, being arranged within a space extending in the direction of gravity from the interior space and being supportable, in the state of use, on an underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventors: Anton Gerges, Steve Gerges
  • Patent number: 11191672
    Abstract: A zipper pouch integrally forming a sleeping mask enclosing a retractable beanie. The zipper pouch is comprising a top surface and a rear surface, a retractable beanie having a front surface, a rear surface, and two side surfaces; wherein a front surface of the sleeping mask pouch aligns with and joins to two triangular points on each side of the pouch. The inseam copper wire on the inside front surface of the pouch in conjunction with the pull of the beanie is what creates a comfortable fit blocking out light and covering the users head. The zipper mask pouch is compact as it stows the beanie inside by rolling it back into the pouch and fastening it with a zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventor: Lauren Lombardo
  • Patent number: 11191308
    Abstract: Motorcycling apparel, particularly motorcycling jerseys and pants, and methods of manufacture thereof are provided. In the motorcycling pant of the invention, a compressive inner layer is integrally affixed to a protective outer layer. In embodiments, the motorcycling pant includes a zipper for securing the outer layer snugly around a leg of the wearer. The integrally affixed compressive layer and zipper mechanism permit a wearer to put on additional protective gear, e.g. knee braces, over the motorcycling pant with less time and effort than previous motorcycling pants require.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Sofa Brand, LLC
    Inventors: Austin W. Gonsalves, Spencer T. Lee
  • Patent number: 11185114
    Abstract: A harness system for adjusting support of a garment is provided herein. The garment with a harness system includes a body and a liner having harness straps. The harness straps slide through openings in shoulder straps of the body. The harness straps are then laced through a series of maintainers in the back of the body. The harness straps having terminally-located tabs that may be pulled from the back of the body toward the front of the body and affixed thereto. The placement of the tabs, when pulled toward the front of the body and attached thereto, determines the fit and support of the garment. By manipulating the tabs of the harness system, a wearer may adjust the length of the harness straps, back and posture support, and the lift provided by the liner. The harness system creates a customizable fit and support level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephanie Muhlenfeld
  • Patent number: 11178918
    Abstract: A sectional bra system and accessories includes bra and related jewelry components that can be interconnected in various ways. Jewelry items, such as bra straps, back bands, bridge, and other items, may be formed at least in part from alternating flexible chain segments and rigid connector segments with fasteners configured to attach to standard bra loops. Bra cups for sectional bras include various arrangements of standard bra loops allowing attachment of one or more bra straps, one or more back bands, a bridge, and alternatively other decorative items. Such bra cups may include standard bra loops along all edges. Coordinating jewelry may be made out of the same or similar types of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Susan J. Ratcliff
  • Patent number: 11172724
    Abstract: A hat with a replaceable paracord chinstrap. A hat is provided that includes a removably attached paracord chinstrap. A chinstrap adjustment piece is attached to the hat and may be used to adjust the tightness around a wearer's chin. An instruction sheet is provided that includes instructions on how to attach the paracord chinstrap and adjustment piece and how to utilize the paracord chinstrap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Inventor: Peter Grimm Niedermeyer
  • Patent number: 11172710
    Abstract: An adjustable athletic bra that provides support laterally (side to side), vertically (up and down), and in and out to provide stability in multiple directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: STORELLI BRA LLC
    Inventors: Claudio Storelli, Thomas Vincent Marchesi, Sarah Blaser, Hendrik Mark Francis Schermers
  • Patent number: 11166501
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a reversible neckline shapewear garment that can be worn forwards or backwards, depending on the wearer's preference. The reversible shapewear garment described herein includes two necklines, wherein the first neckline may extend under the wearer's breasts and the second neckline may extend across or above the wearer's breasts. Advantageously, this reversible garment may be worn backwards or forwards by the wearer while contouring to the natural body without creating visible lines or bulges of fabric or losing shape. Also disclosed herein are methods of assembling and wearing the reversible neckline shapewear garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Spanx, Inc.
    Inventor: Deneb Torano
  • Patent number: 11140925
    Abstract: A piece of sculpting clothing capable of quick assembly, disassembly and replacement of clothing pieces includes clothing pieces and first, second tightening clothing pieces, where the two sides of each clothing piece are respectively configured with longitudinally arranged first, second fasteners, allowing the clothing pieces pieced together. The first, second tightening clothing pieces are also respectively configured with longitudinally arranged first, second fasteners engaging with the first, second fasteners of clothing pieces, forming a complete piece of sculpting clothing. The clothing pieces enable the quick assembly of a piece of sculpting clothing that conforms to the shape and size of a wearer, thereby substantially reducing customization cost and labor. The first, second fasteners also jointly form a rib structure providing a longitudinal support to the wearer's torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Pi-Yu Chuang, Ming-Hua Teng, Jen-Lung Teng, Chia-Chia Chuang
  • Patent number: 11123627
    Abstract: A compliant shin guard includes an outer shell composed of an impact absorbing material and an inner padding mounted to the inner surface of the outer shell. A plurality of vents extend through the outer shell and the inner padding, the plurality of vents being distributed across the outer surface of the outer shell. A raised channel extends at least partially along the length of the outer shell to provide rigidity to the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Ferrari, Charles Larson, Chinawut Paesang
  • Patent number: 11122839
    Abstract: A sport undergarment for running or similar sports includes a main opening having a strap to be worn on the hips of a user and a main portion connected to said strap and provided with two side openings, each for the insertion of a respective leg and provided with a respective side edge to be fitted at the level of the groin and/or thigh of the user when the undergarment is worn, is described. The main portion of the undergarment is configured so that at least one intermediate back portion thereof can be inserted into the intergluteal groove between the buttocks of the user and has at least first anti-slip means for restraining the at least one intermediate back portion in-between the buttocks of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: LA BALZA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Elena Godenzi
  • Patent number: 11116270
    Abstract: A suspension band assembly to be used to support a hard hat on a head of a user. The suspension band assembly includes a primary support loop to receive the head of the user therein. An electronic peripheral is fixedly secured to the primary support loop. An attachment strap extends out from the primary support loop to a strap distal end. An anchor is fixedly secured to the strap distal end for securing the attachment strap to the hard hat. An electrical anchor contact is fixedly secured to the anchor to provide an electrical connection between the hard hat and the electronic peripheral located on the primary support loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Guardhat, Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Zhavoronkov, Senni Perumal, Saikat Dey
  • Patent number: 11116260
    Abstract: A bra strap ornament assembly includes a panel that has a concealed side and an exposed side. The panel is positionable to extend across a torso strap of a strapless brassiere having the exposed side being exposed to conceal the torso strap. A pair of belts is each coupled to the panel. Each of the belts is matable to themselves to form a closed loop thereby facilitating each of the belts to be secured around the torso strap of the strapless brassiere. A pair of hooks is each coupled to a respective one of the belts. Each of the hooks releasably engages the respective belt when the respective belt is wrapped around the strap of the brassiere for tightening the belt around the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Cherian Kally
  • Patent number: 11103014
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are garments for lifting and concealing loose and/or saggy skin and methods for using the same. In one aspect, the garment includes at least one garment support portion configured to lift and hold a wearer's loose skin, the garment support portion comprising a plurality of support panels, each support panel having an interior surface and exterior surface, a first edge and second edge, the plurality of support panels being configured to adjustably secure the garment support portion to a portion of a wearer's body. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed garments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: Mary Spiva