Patents by Inventor Glenn W. Mariland

Glenn W. Mariland 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: 6820281
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compartment for holding a towel. Said compartment is fabricated of a rectangular piece of material having a first section and a second section. The first section is permanently attached to an article of clothing and the second section acts as a flap. VELCRO® removably attaches the second section to the first section forming the compartment therebetween. A towel is removably attached to the first section of the compartment by VELCRO® and/or an elastic band. Towels are always handy for cleaning up cooking messes, wiping perspiration off one's brow, washing a babies face. etc. The compartment of the present invention provides a towel for easy and immediate access under any conditions. Moreover, the towel is generally concealed eliminating clutter and unsightliness. The compartment is ideal for T-shirts, sweatshirts, work-outgear, cooking and painting aprons and articles of clothing used in proximity of infants and children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventors: Glenn W. Mariland, Ronald Eugene Brown
  • Publication number: 20030182714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compartment for holding a towel. Said compartment is fabricated of a rectangular piece of material having a first section and a second section. The first section is permanently attached to an article of clothing and the second section acts as a flap. Velcro® removably attaches the second section to the first section forming the compartment therebetween. A towel is removably attached to the first section of the compartment by Velcro® and/or an elastic band. Towels are always handy for cleaning up cooking messes, wiping perspiration off one's brow, washing a babies face, etc. The compartment of the present invention provides a towel for easy and immediate access under any conditions. Moreover, the towel is generally concealed eliminating clutter and unsightliness. The compartment is ideal for T-shirts, sweatshirts, work-out gear, cooking and painting aprons and articles of clothing used in proximity of infants and children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Glenn W. Mariland, Ronald Eugene Brown