Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Doyle

Thomas H. Doyle 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).

  • Universal shoulder protector
    Patent number: 8046847
    Abstract: A shoulder protector comprising a generally “U” shaped device of a resilient material that fits over the shoulder comprising: a base; and a pair of flanges extending orthogonally from the base that define a channel for reception of the scapula area of the body. According to various preferred embodiments, the shoulder protector of the present invention includes; 1) a hygienic layer on the side of the device that addresses the body; 2) an adherent layer that engages an overworn jersey on that surface of the device that lies away from the body of the user; enlarged shoulder pad areas that extend over and below the shoulder of a user; and removable rigid or semi-rigid shoulder pads that can be removably attached to the shoulder protector of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas H. Doyle
  • Universal shoulder protector
    Patent number: 7461409
    Abstract: A shoulder protector comprising a generally “U” shaped device of a resilient material that fits over the shoulder comprising: a base; and a pair of flanges extending orthogonally from the base that define a channel for reception of the scapula area of the body. According to various preferred embodiments, the shoulder protector of the present invention includes; 1) a hygienic layer on the side of the device that addresses the body; and 2) an adherent layer that engages an overworn jersey on that surface of the device that lies away from the body of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas H. Doyle