Patents by Inventor Mark D. Monica

Mark D. Monica 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 pad apparatus having air ventilating and restrictive radiant heat transfer/absorption aspects
    Publication number: 20040128748
    Abstract: A protective pad apparatus having a shell assembly and an impact absorbing cushioning pad assembly lining the inner surfaces of the shell assembly. The cushioning pad assembly may include a plurality of discrete cushioning pads wherein at least one of the pads includes a laminate having at least one impact absorbing layer which allows air to flow therethrough. The shell assembly may include a plurality of discrete protector panels. At least one of the protector panels may include one or more raised embossments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: Mark D. Monica
  • Heat deflection and retaining apparatus
    Patent number: 6321386
    Abstract: Radiant heat deflection system for use when a person is subjected to high temperature conditions during athletic activity. The heat deflection system is capable of deflecting radiant away from the wearer's head or body, thereby reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the person. The invention also relates to heat retaining inserts and apparatus for use during athletic activity, to increase heat retention in cold temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventor: Mark D. Monica
  • Double sided adhesive useful as clothing retaining means
    Patent number: 6060408
    Abstract: A double sided adhesive element, and methods for securing an article of clothing, having a flexible support member having a first side coated with an adhesive, and a second side coated with the adhesive. The adhesive element has a shape adapted to substantially conform to a portion of the wearer's protective pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Creative Football Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark D. Monica
  • Helmet having a readily removable and replaceable protective layer
    Patent number: 5732414
    Abstract: A helmet having an inexpensive polymeric protective layer for preventing or minimizing gouges, scuff marks, flares and the like to the exterior surface of the helmet is provided. The protective layer may be a post-production item which may be readily removable and replaceable by an unskilled user. The helmet is preferably used during a sporting event, such as football, since the protective layer is effective during practice, scrimmage or official games to protect the helmet's exterior surface at all times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Creative Football Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark D. Monica