Patents by Inventor Thomas Cafaro

Thomas Cafaro 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).

  • Flexible Cushioning Pads, Items Incorporating Such Pads, and Methods of Making and Using
    Publication number: 20180144410
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. WYNER, Richard B. FOX, Thomas CAFARO, Stephanie THORN, Ami NEWSHAM, David FOSTER
  • Flexible cushioning pads, items incorporating such pads, and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 9908028
    Abstract: Disclosed are joint protection devices, which may include a garment configured to be worn by a user; and a cushioning pad attached to the garment, the pad comprising cushioning regions, a continuous upper layer and a continuous lower layer at least partially bonded to the continuous upper layer, a cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the upper layer and the lower layer in the cushioning regions, and one or more grooves between the cushioning regions, which enable radial articulation of the cushioning regions relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: G-FORM, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Stephanie Thorn, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • Flexible cushioning pads, items incorporating such pads, and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 9782662
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases. In one embodiment, an exemplary cushioning pad includes a first channel comprising a thickness and a width. The first channel includes a continuous upper layer and a continuous lower layer, which is at least partially bonded to the continuous upper layer. The cushioning region is disposed adjacent to the first channel, and has a thickness greater than the thickness of the first channel. The cushioning region further includes a cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer. A groove may be defined in the upper surface of the cushioning region, with a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region and greater than the thickness of the first channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Stephanie Rogers, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • Flexible cushioning pads, items incorporating such pads, and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 9770642
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases. An exemplary cushioning pad can include an upper layer and a lower layer and cushioning material therebetween in a first cushioning region and one or more second cushioning regions, and one or more grooves between the first cushioning region and the second cushioning regions to enable articulation of the second cushioning regions relative to the first cushioning region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Stephanie Thorn, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • BREATHABLE IMPACT ABSORBING CUSHIONING AND CONSTRUCTIONS
    Publication number: 20170172228
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are breathable and conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: G-FORM, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. WYNER, Thomas CAFARO, Richard L. GARRARD, Stephanie THORN, Maria E. MACRINA
  • Breathable impact absorbing cushioning and constructions
    Patent number: 9615611
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, in one embodiment, is a breathable cushioning pad. The cushioning pad includes an upper layer surface, a lower layer with a lower surface, and a cushioning material disposed between the upper layer and the lo cushioning pad has a thickness. A channel can be disposed in the cushioning pad and defines a cushioning region The channel includes a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region. At least one vent extends through connection with the upper surface and the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Thomas Cafaro, Richard L. Garrard, Stephanie Thorn, Maria E. Macrina
  • Flexible Cushioning Pads, Items Incorporating Such Pads, and Methods of Making and Using
    Publication number: 20160316828
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Stephanie Thorn, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • Flexible Cushioning Pads, Items Incorporating Such Pads, and Methods of Making and Using
    Publication number: 20160317898
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Stephanie Thorn, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • PROTECTIVE EDGE INSERTS, CASES INCLUDING SUCH INSERTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING
    Publication number: 20160200498
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective inserts for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel M. WYNER, Thomas CAFARO, Maria E. MACRINA
  • Protective edge inserts and cases including such inserts
    Patent number: 9238540
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective inserts for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Thomas Cafaro, Maria E. Macrina
  • BREATHABLE IMPACT ABSORBING CUSHIONING AND CONSTRUCTIONS
    Publication number: 20150082523
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, in one embodiment, is a breathable cushioning pad. The cushioning pad includes an upper layer surface, a lower layer with a lower surface, and a cushioning material disposed between the upper layer and has the lo cushioning pad has a thickness. A channel can be disposed in the cushioning pad and defines a cushioning region The channel includes a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region. At least one vent extends through connection with the upper surface and the lower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Thomas Cafaro, Richard L. Garrard, Stephanie Thorn, Maria E. Macrina
  • VIBRATION DAMPENING AND PRESSURE RELIEVING INNERSOLE FOR CYCLING SHOE
    Publication number: 20140196309
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are innersoles for cycling shoes and to cycling shoes including such innersoles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: G-FORM, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. WYNER, Richard B. FOX, Thomas CAFARO, Ami NEWSHAM, David FOSTER
  • FLEXIBLE IMPACT PROTECTIVE CASES, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USING
    Publication number: 20130092562
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective cases for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts, including torsional impacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Richard L. Garrard, Thomas Cafaro, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • FLEXIBLE IMPACT PROTECTIVE CASES AND METHODS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20120091025
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective cases for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: G-FORM, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • VIBRATION DAMPENING AND PRESSURE RELIEVING INNERSOLE FOR CYCLING SHOE
    Publication number: 20120090197
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are innersoles for cycling shoes and to cycling shoes including such innersoles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: G-FORM, LLC
    Inventors: DANIEL M. WYNER, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • VIBRATION DAMPENING AND PRESSURE RELIEVING INNERSOLE FOR CYCLING SHOE
    Publication number: 20120090201
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are innersoles for cycling shoes and to cycling shoes including such innersoles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: G-FORM, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • FLEXIBLE CUSHIONING PADS, ITEMS INCORPORATING SUCH PADS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING
    Publication number: 20120084896
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Richard B. Fox, Thomas Cafaro, Stephanie Rogers, Ami Newsham, David Foster
  • Soccer shin guard
    Patent number: D684323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Maria E. Macrina, Stephanie Thorn, Daniel M. Wyner, Thomas Cafaro
  • Mixed martial arts shinguard
    Patent number: D693064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas H. Dupree, Thomas Cafaro, Richard L. Garrard, Brett D. Robichaud, Daniel M. Wyner
  • Mixed martial arts shorts
    Patent number: D721871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Stephanie Thorn, Thomas Cafaro, Richard L. Garrard, Brett D. Robichaud, Daniel M. Wyner