Patents Examined by J. Kravitz
  • Shock absorbing, puncture resistant and thermal protective garment
    Patent number: 4602385
    Abstract: A protective vest is disclosed having a body portion wrappable and securable about a torso of a wearer and a head portion hingeably connected thereto for securing about the head of the wearer. The body and head portions both include respective quick connection means for easy entry into the vest prior to an aircraft crash. A multiple layer laminate material forms the head and body portions and gives thermal, puncture and shock absorption protection. The entire vest can be folded and stored within the head portion in a compact pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Inventor: James C. Warren
  • Ground cotton retriever with dual cleaning means
    Patent number: 4497088
    Abstract: An improved cotton cleaner incorporating a cleaning mechanism utilizing successive stages of saw-tooth drums and transverse bars. The physical orientation of individual cotton balls is controlled to assure exposure of at least two sides of each cotton ball to the cleaning action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Ultra Harvesters, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence A. Lehman