Patents by Inventor Ancil Ford

Ancil Ford 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).

  • Thermal garments
    Patent number: 7560664
    Abstract: A thermal garment that utilizes an electrically-conductive, all metal mesh fabric for the uniform distribution of heat throughout the surface area of the garment, thus permitting freedom of movement without sacrifice to the structural integrity of the fabric, a seemingly prevalent prior art disadvantage recognized in thermal garments incorporating electrical heating wires and/or metalized textile fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventors: Ancil Ford, Burnette Ford
  • Thermal garments
    Publication number: 20040164066
    Abstract: A thermal garment that utilizes an electrically-conductive, all metal mesh fabric for the uniform distribution of heat throughout the surface area of the garment, thus permitting freedom of movement without sacrifice to the structural integrity of the fabric, a seemingly prevalent prior art disadvantage recognized in thermal garments incorporating electrical heating wires and/or metalized textile fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Ancil Ford, Burnette Ford