Patents by Inventor James E. Cochran

James E. Cochran 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).

  • EquiVest: an improved equine all weather protective garment
    Patent number: 11877560
    Abstract: Embodiments for an improved horse, livestock, and other guadruped's garment and method of use are disclosed. The EquiVest comprises a one-piece water-resistant vest having an open-oval-neckline with bib-tab design for slipping over the animal's head. Optionally, the garment includes hardware for attaching overlapping side panels. Coupled with the side panel attaching hardware, the bib-tab design provides side tabs with a hook-and-loop mechanism in a secure fit. The vest covers the top-line, both sides, abdominal area, center-front chest, and hind area to allow the horse to have complete ease of movement while maintaining a stable core body temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Design Equine, LLC
    Inventor: James E. Cochran
  • EquiVest: an improved equine all weather protective garment
    Patent number: 11582951
    Abstract: Embodiments for an improved horse, livestock, and other quadrupeds garment and method of use are disclosed. The EquiVest comprises a one-piece water-resistant vest having an open-oval-neckline with bib-tab design for slipping over the animal's head. Optionally, the garment includes hardware for attaching overlapping side panels. Coupled with the side panel attaching hardware, the bib-tab design provides side tabs with a hook-and-loop mechanism in a secure fit. The vest covers the top-line, both sides, abdominal area, center-front chest, and hind area to allow the horse to have complete ease of movement while maintaining a stable core body temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Design Equine, LLC
    Inventors: James E. Cochran, Ellen M. Kuehner
  • EquiVest: An Improved Equine all weather protective garment
    Publication number: 20220079117
    Abstract: Embodiments for an improved horse, livestock, and other guadruped's garment and method of use are disclosed. The EquiVest comprises a one-piece water-resistant vest having an open-oval-neckline with bib-tab design for slipping over the animal's head. Optionally, the garment includes hardware for attaching overlapping side panels. Coupled with the side panel attaching hardware, the bib-tab design provides side tabs with a hook-and-loop mechanism in a secure fit. The vest covers the top-line, both sides, abdominal area, center-front chest, and hind area to allow the horse to have complete ease of movement while maintaining a stable core body temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Design Equine, LLC
    Inventor: James E. Cochran
  • EquiVest: An Improved Equine all weather protective garment
    Publication number: 20210084865
    Abstract: Embodiments for an improved horse, livestock, and other guadruped's garment and method of use are disclosed. The EquiVest comprises a one-piece water-resistant vest having an open-oval-neckline with bib-tab design for slipping over the animal's head. Optionally, the garment includes hardware for attaching overlapping side panels. Coupled with the side panel attaching hardware, the bib-tab design provides side tabs with a hook-and-loop mechanism in a secure fit. The vest covers the top-line, both sides, abdominal area, center-front chest, and hind area to allow the horse to have complete ease of movement while maintaining a stable core body temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Design Equine, LLC
    Inventors: James E. Cochran, Ellen M. Kuehner