Patents by Inventor Fred K. Rodman

Fred K. Rodman 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: 4506391
    Abstract: Two main pieces (3, 4) each include a leg encircling portion (6) and an upper portion (12, 16). Each leg portion (6) has a side zipper (8) with a cover flap (10). The front of the leg portion (6) is a downward continuation of the upper portion (12, 16). Upper portion (16) has a front edge (18) that overlaps a front flap (14) on upper portion (12). Flap (14) and edge (18) slide with respect to each other in response to movements of the wearer. The overlap is sufficient to maintain coverage for the abdomen of the wearer. Alternatively, flap (14') may overlap edge (18'). Flap (14') is held in position by being received into a laterally opening patch pocket (20'). A belt (32) is secured to upper portions (12, 16) and has a front buckle (40) for adjusting the amount of overlap of flap (14) and edge (18) and a rear buckle (44) for adjusting the overall fit of the chaps (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1985
    Inventor: Fred K. Rodman