Patents by Inventor Marlis Bodnar

Marlis Bodnar 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).

  • Publication number: 20050114977
    Abstract: An improved way to protect the thigh of motorcycle riders from heat of a motorcycle engine and the hot pavement of the road. The rider's body is leveraged over the engine of the bike, and the need arises to protect the thigh of the rider from extreme heat. Intense heat often causes blisters on the rider's thighs after a long ride. To protect themselves, motorcyclist have used different items, from chaps to mounting a shield apparatus directly on the motorcycle. The Thigh Heat Guard prevents blisters by covering the rider's thigh with a flexible material in a predetermined shape. Further including straps to secure said invention to the human thigh. Allows for easy adjustment and a custom fit for each rider. Lightweight for freedom of movement and easily removed when not needed. Thigh Heat Guard requires no modification to the motorcycle, and is inexpensive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventor: Marlis Bodnar