Patents by Inventor Ellery T. Willard

Ellery T. Willard 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).

  • Waterproof and breathable garment
    Patent number: 5526532
    Abstract: The invention is a sweatshirt-type garment that is designed to be breathable and substantially waterproof. The garment does not have any upwardly facing seams and is formed from a two-layer material. The inner layer of the material is a continuous, plastic film of waterproof material. The outer layer is a mesh material that functions to prevent sheeting of any water that impinges on the exterior of the garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Gates-Mills, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellery T. Willard
  • Waterproof oversock
    Patent number: 5325541
    Abstract: A thin, oversized, waterproof and water vapor permeable oversock which is adapted to be obtrusively worn over a wearer's foot and/or sock within a shoe, sneaker, boot or other type of footwear. The oversock includes a heat sealable, waterproof and water vapor permeable inner liner which is fully enclosed and freely movable within an outer protective shell. A stretchable knit cuff is affixed to an upper end of both the inner liner and the outer shell to prevent the oversock from sliding down a wearer's leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Gates-Mills, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellery T. Willard
  • Ski glove
    Patent number: 5138718
    Abstract: An insulated glove that has an increased area heat pocket and reduced length long finger portions. Each long finger portion is adapted to loosely fit each finger and thereby allow heated air to flow from the heat pocket outwardly to the fingertips. In the preferred embodiment, an oversized outer glove shell is used to enable the loose fit of the long finger portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Inventor: Ellery T. Willard