Patents by Inventor Gregory D. Winfree

Gregory D. Winfree 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).

  • Sport shirt or other garment with load-distributing shoulder yoke
    Patent number: 5758363
    Abstract: A sport shirt or other garment is provided with a load-distributing shoulder yoke for relieving the strain resulting from carrying a golf bag or the like. The load-distributing yoke comprises an outer layer of fabric and an inner layer of filler material below the outer layer of fabric, with the filler material serving to cushion the shoulders and upper torso of the wearer against the weight of the golf bag strap. The filler material preferably comprises a breathable, low-density material for venting body heat and evaporating moisture. The load-distributing yoke may further comprise a bottom layer of fabric below the inner layer of filler material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: Gregory D. Winfree
  • Shoulder yoke for a sport shirt or other garment
    Patent number: D382093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: Gregory D. Winfree