Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Prather

Jeffrey Prather 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).

  • Convertible bag for transporting articles and for ballistic protection
    Patent number: 6685071
    Abstract: A container for transporting articles that transforms into a ballistic protection unit includes a bag and a detachable panel. The bag includes a first compartment for containment of at least one piece of ballistic shield material. The detachable panel also contains at least one piece of ballistic shield material and is coupled to the bag by at least a first strap. The detachable panel is detachably coupled to the bag. During use, the user may detach the detachable panel from the bag and the bag may be placed over a shoulder of the user, protecting the user from high speed projectiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey Prather
  • Convertible bag for transporting articles and for ballistic protection
    Publication number: 20030132260
    Abstract: A container for transporting articles that transforms into a ballistic protection unit includes a bag and a detachable panel. The bag includes a first compartment for containment of at least one piece of ballistic shield material. The detachable panel also contains at least one piece of ballistic shield material and is coupled to the bag by at least a first strap. The detachable panel is detachably coupled to the bag. During use, the user may detach the detachable panel from the bag and the bag may be placed over a shoulder of the user, protecting the user from high speed projectiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey Prather