Patents by Inventor John H. Phelps, Sr.

John H. Phelps, Sr. 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: 4057854
    Abstract: A sweatshirt or other suitable long-sleeved garment is provided with a drawstring around the neck or the hood, a drawstring through the waist, and grommets in the wrists or cuffs of the sleeves. The sweatshirt can be worn in its customary fashion for warmth. The drawstring in the waist is threadable through the grommets in the wrists to secure the sleeves to the waist and simultaneously close the waist so that it provides a sealed bottom for a pack. The sleeves of the garment can then be worn over the shoulders of the wearer with the drawstring in the neck or hood being available for closing off the top of the pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1977
    Assignees: George King, Peggy King
    Inventor: John H. Phelps, Sr.