Patents by Inventor Jeffrey H Somers

Jeffrey H Somers 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: 6345391
    Abstract: A wrap around article capable of being donned by a user engaged in outdoor pursuits including a main body having top, side and bottom edges defining a substantially square shaped configuration and which is constructed of a durable and waterproof material such as neoprene with an interior cushioning foam material. A main belt is secured in proximity to the top edge of the article and first and second pairs of legging straps are secured, respectively, to locations proximate the bottom edge of the article. Both the main belt and legging straps each further include interengaging members typically provided as snap fit members forming terminating portions of an adjustable main belt and releasably interengaging hook and loop fastener attachment portions for comfortably securing the article to the buttocks and upper legs of the user. The article is configured so that it conforms comfortably to the buttocks and about the upper legs of the user while providing the user a significant degree of movability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Inventor: Jeffrey H. Somers
  • Patent number: 6175959
    Abstract: A wrap around article capable of being donned by a user engaged in outdoor pursuits including an ergonomically configured main body having top, side and bottom edges and which is constructed of a durable and waterproof material such as neoprene with an interior cushioning foam material. The bottom edge of the article is further defined by first and second downwardly extending legging portions which are separated by a central arcuately recessed and split crotch portion. A main belt is secured in proximity to the top edge of the article and first and second secondary straps are secured, respectively, to locations proximate the bottom edges of each of the first and second legging portions. Both the main belt and secondary straps each further include interengaging members typically provided as snap fit members forming terminating portions of an adjustable main belt and releasably interengaging Velcro® attachment portions for comfortably securing the article to the buttocks and upper legs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventor: Jeffrey H Somers