Patents by Inventor Ronda Renee Graves

Ronda Renee Graves 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).

  • Adjustable concealed body armor
    Patent number: 7401363
    Abstract: A body armor for protecting a user from penetration comprising: a front protective section for overlying the chest region of the user; a rear protective section for overlying the back of the user; a pair of flexible right and left shoulder straps fastened to right and left shoulder regions, respectively, of the rear section, wherein the straps extend over the right and left shoulders of the user for attachment to corresponding right and left portions of the front section; the shoulder straps include complete adjustability within an outer shell shoulder so as to be hidden within the outer shell shoulder, the shoulder strap is directly attached to a ballistic panel by stitching through the ballistic panel and the shoulder strap; and a stabilizer tab is directly sewn to the ballistic panel so as to stabilize the ballistic panel against the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Point Blank Body Armor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra Leigh Hatfield, Ronda Renee Graves, Wayne Kolbeck
  • Adjustable concealed body armor
    Patent number: 7055176
    Abstract: A body armor for protecting a user from penetration comprising: a front protective section for overlying the chest region of the user; a rear protective section for overlying the back of the user; a pair of flexible right and left shoulder straps fastened to right and left shoulder regions, respectively, of the rear section, wherein the straps extend over the right and left shoulders of the user for attachment to corresponding right and left portions of the front section; the shoulder straps include complete adjustability within an outer shell shoulder so as to be hidden within the outer shell shoulder, the shoulder strap is directly attached to a ballistic panel by stitching through the ballistic panel and the shoulder strap; and a stabilizer tab is directly sewn to the ballistic panel so as to stabilize the ballistic panel against the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Point Blank Body Armor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra Leigh Hatfield, Ronda Renee Graves, Wayne Kolbeck
  • Modular front opening body armor
    Patent number: 6698024
    Abstract: Modular front opening body armor protects the user from edged weapons, sharp objects, and ballistic threats. Additionally, the modular front opening body armor can be fitted with various pieces of protective gear based on the user's expected environment, and the body armor can be adjusted for proper protection and comfort without reducing protection for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Point Blank Body Armor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronda Renee Graves, Sandra L. Hatfield, Edward C. Levigne
  • Modular front opening body armor
    Publication number: 20030066116
    Abstract: Modular front opening body armor protects the user from edged weapons, sharp objects, and ballistic threats. Additionally, the modular front opening body armor can be fitted with various pieces of protective gear based on the user's expected environment, and the body armor can be adjusted for proper protection and comfort without reducing protection for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Ronda Renee Graves, Sandra L. Hatfield, Edward C. Levigne
  • Front opening body armor
    Publication number: 20030056271
    Abstract: Front opening body armor protects a user from edged weapons, sharp objects, and ballistic threats and provides for easy placement and removal of the body armor by the user and can be opened from at least one side to allow for individual adjustment of the body armor for fit and comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Ronda Renee Graves, Sandra L. Hatfield, Edward C. Levigne