Patents by Inventor Lauretta Welch

Lauretta Welch 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).

  • Protective Headwear, Garment Assembly and Method of Donning
    Publication number: 20240131371
    Abstract: The protective headwear and garment assembly/system facilitates the formation of a secure interface/connection/fit between the protective headwear system and (preferably) a gas mask that is intended to be worn with the garment assembly. The system includes a tensioner system that is configured to ensure a tight, secure fit between a (preferably) neoprene facial seal component of the protective headwear, and the gas mask. The system also includes a tightening element to securely fit the protective headwear to the neck and body of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: US Army
    Inventors: Lauretta Welch, Stephanie Broce, Lynn Anderson
  • Garment with a venting structure and method of using the same
    Patent number: 7412728
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparel, and in particular, to a garment with a venting structure and a method of using the venting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Inna Alesina, Nestor M. Benavides, Teresa S. Healy, Daniel Kinsbourne, Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Christopher Saturnio, Alan S. Tipp, Lauretta Welch
  • Garment with a venting structure and method of using the same
    Publication number: 20060041990
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparel, and in particular, to a garment with a venting structure and a method of using the venting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Inna Alesina, Nestor Benavides, Teresa Healy, Daniel Kinsbourne, Brian Le Gette, David Reeb, Christopher Saturnio, Alan Tipp, Lauretta Welch