Patents by Inventor Andre J. West

Andre J. West 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).

  • Publication number: 20230404181
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Patent number: 11785995
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Patent number: 11582968
    Abstract: A variety of agricultural spacer fabrics/textiles are provided that protect plants from insect penetration while allowing for light and air penetration, and methods of use. The textiles can be used alone or in conjunction with agents such as insecticides, insect repellants, and fungicides. The agricultural textile can have an outermost fabric layer, an innermost fabric layer, and a plurality of filaments connecting the outermost fabric layer and the innermost fabric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, James Brian Davis, Jiwei Zhu
  • Patent number: 11439194
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for obtaining body measurements of a user, predicting body measurements of a user, and/or the like. Examples include a coded dimensioning garment having a stretchable fabric that conforms to a wearer's body without substantial compression or distortion of the skin. The garment can include measurement markings of known sizes at one or more known locations on the fabric. Methods are provided for predicting body measurements from a user. Image(s) of a user wearing the garment in a reference pose are captured and can be uploaded to a body measurement application. The real-world dimensions can be converted to pixel dimensions in the same ratio as the real world dimensions and inputted into a prediction model to generate measurements from areas of interest on the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Cynthia L. Istook, Andre J. West, Sibei Xia, Jiayin Li, James Beebe Hawes Collier
  • Publication number: 20220273117
    Abstract: A mosquito control net includes an occupant chamber and a trap chamber disposed over the occupant chamber. The trap chamber has one or more openings disposed on an outer surface thereof, through which mosquitos enter the trap chamber, the openings having receptacles attached therein and extending within the trap chamber to inhibit egression of mosquitos from the trap chamber after entry. A method for preventing mosquito bites for a subject can include providing such a mosquito control net and having the subject occupy it. A kit of parts for converting a conventional mosquito control net into a trapping mosquito control net can comprise a funnel-shaped receptacle surrounded by a bag, the bag being substantially impermeable to mosquitos and the receptacle and/or the bag being attachable to a top surface of the conventional mosquito control net to form a trap compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Chouaïbou Seïdou Mouhamadou, Richard Michael Roe, Robert D. Mitchell, III, Charles S. Apperson, Marian Gayle McCord, Andre J. West
  • Publication number: 20200367590
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for obtaining body measurements of a user, predicting body measurements of a user, and/or the like. Examples include a coded dimensioning garment having a stretchable fabric that conforms to a wearer's body without substantial compression or distortion of the skin. The garment can include measurement markings of known sizes at one or more known locations on the fabric. Methods are provided for predicting body measurements from a user. Image(s) of a user wearing the garment in a reference pose are captured and can be uploaded to a body measurement application. The real-world dimensions can be converted to pixel dimensions in the same ratio as the real world dimensions and inputted into a prediction model to generate measurements from areas of interest on the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Cynthia L. Istook, Andre J. West, Sibei Xia, Jiayin Li, James Beebe Hawes COLLIER
  • Publication number: 20200297047
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Patent number: 10694793
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Publication number: 20200048801
    Abstract: Mosquito resistant textiles and garments are provided that demonstrate resistance to mosquito bites without the use of pesticides or chemicals. The textiles and garments provide 90% or more resistance to mosquito bite resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, Charles S. Apperson, Andre J. West, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Publication number: 20190230920
    Abstract: A variety of agricultural spacer fabrics/textiles are provided that protect plants from insect penetration while allowing for light and air penetration, and methods of use. The textiles can be used alone or in conjunction with agents such as insecticides, insect repellants, and fungicides. The agricultural textile can have an outermost fabric layer, an innermost fabric layer, and a plurality of filaments connecting the outermost fabric layer and the innermost fabric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, James Brian Davis, Jiwei Zhu
  • Publication number: 20190021409
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Publication number: 20150233035
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for regeneration of aromatherapy textile products are disclosed. According to an aspect, an apparatus includes an outer bag defining an interior and comprising a mouth that opens to the interior. Further, the apparatus includes an inner bag positioned within the interior of the outer bag and comprising a mouth that is attached to the mouth of the outer bag, the inner bag being infusible with an extract. Prior to use, the inner bag may be infused with one or more herbal extracts and a textile product may be placed in the interior of the inner bag. Subsequently, the mouth of the outer bag may be sealed or otherwise closed. Further, the apparatus with the textile product inside may be heated by tumbling in a hot dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Katherine Annett-Hitchcock, Andre J. West