Patents by Inventor Bethany Young

Bethany Young 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: 20250338906
    Abstract: A lower body garment for shaping an abdominal area of a wearer and methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Bethany YOUNG, Erin PRASSAS, Catie POORE, Katie PAQUET, Courtney SHRESTHA, Dan WILDE
  • Publication number: 20250338908
    Abstract: A lower body garment for shaping an abdominal area of a wearer and methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Bethany YOUNG, Wendy Hanson ALLEN, Amanda DUFFY, Katie PAQUET, John NOWELL, Carey MAGNUS, Erin PRASSAS, Catie POORE, Dan WILDE
  • Publication number: 20250281675
    Abstract: The present invention provides a soft tissue composite. The soft tissue composite comprises a first collagen fiber bundle of a first soft tissue isolated from a first donor and a polymeric material, and the first collagen fiber bundle interconnects with the polymeric material. The soft tissue may be a sandwich composite comprising a first layer comprising a first collagen fiber bundler, a second layer comprising a polymeric material, and a third layer comprising a third collagen fiber bundles, and the second layer is between the first and third layers, and the first collagen fiber bundler, the polymeric material and the third collagen fiber bundler interconnect with each other. Also provided is a method of repairing a defective tissue in a subject with the soft tissue composite and a method of preparing the soft tissue composite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Inventors: Xiaofei Qin, Austin Johnson, Erin Cresswell, Michael Valentine, Bethany Young, Tak Lung Chang, Jingsong Chen
  • Publication number: 20250241384
    Abstract: Garments with rear bathroom access spaces are disclosed herein, as are methods of making said garments. The garments include a front panel of a top portion that is fixedly attached to the bottom portion. The top portion also has a rear panel with a free lower region (unattached to the bottom portion). The rear panel can be tucked into the waistband in a secured configuration to provide warmth, modesty, protection, and/or comfort to the wearer. The rear panel can also be untucked from the waistband to provide a bathroom access space. Advantageously, the bottom portion of the garment can be pulled down for bathroom access without having to remove the top portion of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: Bethany YOUNG, Katie PAQUET
  • Publication number: 20250185730
    Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for athletic upper body garments that do not create or highlight bulging in the wearer's body. These garments comprise an advantageous bottom edge that is defined by a fold crease rather than an elastic band. Methods of making the garments are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Kristin Tansey, Chloe Wieser
  • Patent number: 12133563
    Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for athletic upper body garments that do not create or highlight bulging in the wearer's body. These garments comprise an advantageous bottom edge that is defined by a fold crease rather than an elastic band. Methods of making the garments are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Spanx, LLC
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Kristin Tansey, Chloe Wieser
  • Publication number: 20240215658
    Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for a one-piece garment with convenient restroom accessibility. The activewear garment disclosed herein has a rear access space that address the limitations of existing one-piece garments. The rear access space is located at a wearer's lower back and may be widened to an extended position to allow for easy restroom use. The rear access space solution provides the wearer with security and comfortability during normal use and prevents the need to remove the entire garment to use the restroom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
  • Publication number: 20240215659
    Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for a one-piece garment with convenient restroom accessibility. The activewear garment disclosed herein has a rear access space that address the limitations of existing one-piece garments. The rear access space is located at a wearer's lower back and may be widened to an extended position to allow for easy restroom use. The rear access space solution provides the wearer with security and comfortability during normal use and prevents the need to remove the entire garment to use the restroom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
  • Patent number: 11998068
    Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for a one-piece garment with convenient restroom accessibility. The activewear garment disclosed herein has a rear access space that address the limitations of existing one-piece garments. The rear access space is located at a wearer's lower back and may be widened to an extended position to allow for easy restroom use. The rear access space solution provides the wearer with security and comfortability during normal use and prevents the need to remove the entire garment to use the restroom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Spanx, LLC
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
  • Patent number: 11998069
    Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for a one-piece garment with convenient restroom accessibility. The activewear garment disclosed herein has a rear access space that address the limitations of existing one-piece garments. The rear access space is located at a wearer's lower back and may be widened to an extended position to allow for easy restroom use. The rear access space solution provides the wearer with security and comfortability during normal use and prevents the need to remove the entire garment to use the restroom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Spanx, LLC
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
  • Publication number: 20230354927
    Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for a one-piece garment with convenient restroom accessibility. The activewear garment disclosed herein has a rear access space that address the limitations of existing one-piece garments. The rear access space is located at a wearer's lower back and may be widened to an extended position to allow for easy restroom use. The rear access space solution provides the wearer with security and comfortability during normal use and prevents the need to remove the entire garment to use the restroom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
  • Publication number: 20230354926
    Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for a one-piece garment with convenient restroom accessibility. The activewear garment disclosed herein has a rear access space that address the limitations of existing one-piece garments. The rear access space is located at a wearer’s lower back and may be widened to an extended position to allow for easy restroom use. The rear access space solution provides the wearer with security and comfortability during normal use and prevents the need to remove the entire garment to use the restroom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
  • Publication number: 20220361593
    Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for athletic upper body garments that do not create or highlight bulging in the wearer's body. These garments comprise an advantageous bottom edge that is defined by a fold crease rather than an elastic band. Methods of making the garments are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Kristin Tansey, Chloe Wieser
  • Patent number: D839559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Inventor: Bethany Young
  • Patent number: D866125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Bethany Young
  • Patent number: D904733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: Bethany Young
  • Patent number: D999483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Spanx, LLC
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Emma Swanson, Rena Byrd, Kelsey Smith
  • Patent number: D1054155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Spanx, LLC
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
  • Patent number: D1091057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2025
    Assignee: Spanx, LLC
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
  • Patent number: D1096602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Spanx, LLC
    Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet