Patents by Inventor Allan Milton Edwards

Allan Milton Edwards has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9233632
    Abstract: Described is a system for restraining a head of a person. The system comprises headwear having an outer surface and an opening that exposes an interior surface configured to receive the head of a wearer of the headwear, a flexible restraining device having a first end and a second end, each of the first and second ends coupled to the headwear, and a central portion between the two ends, an opening between the restraining device and the headwear, and a vertical support member coupled extending through the opening. The restraining device accommodates the vertical support member holds the headwear in place relative to the vertical support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Inventor: Allan Milton Edwards
  • Publication number: 20150001904
    Abstract: Described is a system for restraining a head of a person. The system comprises headwear having an outer surface and an opening that exposes an interior surface configured to receive the head of a wearer of the headwear, a flexible restraining device having a first end and a second end, each of the first and second ends coupled to the headwear, and a central portion between the two ends, an opening between the restraining device and the headwear, and a vertical support member coupled extending through the opening. The restraining device accommodates the vertical support member holds the headwear in place relative to the vertical support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Allan Milton Edwards
  • Publication number: 20130191965
    Abstract: Described is head apparel for restraining the head of a wearer. The head apparel includes headwear having an outer surface and an opening that exposes an interior surface configured to receive the head of the wearer. The headwear also includes a restraining device attached to the headwear. The restraining device has a first state in which a length of the restraining device extends from the headwear and is configured to engage a stationary object to restrain the head against the stationary object. The restraining device has a second state in which the length of the restraining device is substantially secured to the headwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Allan Milton Edwards
  • Patent number: 8381316
    Abstract: Described is head apparel for restraining the head of a wearer. The head apparel includes headwear having an outer surface and an opening that exposes an interior surface configured to receive the head of the wearer. The headwear also includes a restraining device attached to the outer surface of the headwear. The restraining device has a first state in which a length of the restraining device extends from the headwear and is configured to engage a stationary object to restrain the head against the stationary object. The restraining device has a second state in which the length of the restraining device is substantially secured to the headwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Allan Milton Edwards
  • Publication number: 20120096626
    Abstract: Described is head apparel for restraining the head of a wearer. The head apparel includes headwear having an outer surface and an opening that exposes an interior surface configured to receive the head of the wearer. The headwear also includes a restraining device attached to the outer surface of the headwear. The restraining device has a first state in which a length of the restraining device extends from the headwear and is configured to engage a stationary object to restrain the head against the stationary object. The restraining device has a second state in which the length of the restraining device is substantially secured to the headwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Allan Milton Edwards