Patents by Inventor Kathryn Kirby

Kathryn Kirby 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).

  • Garment fastening systems, devices and methods
    Patent number: 11896071
    Abstract: New garment-fastening techniques are provided. In some embodiments, a new form of adjustable hair tie is provided. In some such embodiments, a new form of scrunchie is provided. In some embodiments, the new form of scrunchie includes widely-variable, user-adjustable tension, elastic cushioning disposed on or about a contact area with a user's hair, and a smooth (e.g., silk) surface. In some embodiments, the contact area surrounds and defines a central hair-gripping void with a user-variable size, and includes a substantially flattened support and profile. In some embodiments, a new form of waistband, wristband, or other clothing-fastening band of material is provided. In some such embodiments, a new form of garment enhancement device, incorporating a unique pattern of alignment- and grip-enhancing sub-elements, is provided on or about such a band, which improves garment positioning, and provides a non-stick hold on a user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Ashley Merrill, Alisha Lipman, Kathryn Kirby
  • Garment Fastening Systems, Devices and Methods
    Publication number: 20200178628
    Abstract: New garment-fastening techniques are provided. In some embodiments, a new form of adjustable hair tie is provided. In some such embodiments, a new form of scrunchie is provided. In some embodiments, the new form of scrunchie includes widely-variable, user-adjustable tension, elastic cushioning disposed on or about a contact area with a user's hair, and a smooth (e.g., silk) surface. In some embodiments, the contact area surrounds and defines a central hair-gripping void with a user-variable size, and includes a substantially flattened support and profile. In some embodiments, a new form of waistband, wristband, or other clothing-fastening band of material is provided. In some such embodiments, a new form of garment enhancement device, incorporating a unique pattern of alignment- and grip-enhancing sub-elements, is provided on or about such a band, which improves garment positioning, and provides a non-stick hold on a user's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Ashley Merrill, Alisha Lipman, Kathryn Kirby
  • Garment bottom
    Patent number: D803520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Meghan Kelley, Kathryn Kirby