Patents by Inventor Thomas Mark Thibadeau, Jr.

Thomas Mark Thibadeau, Jr. 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 waist belt system for a carrying apparatus
    Patent number: 8360289
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a user-based carrying system, including an enclosure member and a user attachment system. The user attachment system includes a hip attachment system comprising a dorsal pad and a first and second strap member coupled to the enclosure member. The strap members are configured to laterally extend around the waist region of the user. An adjustable coupling between the first and second strap members and the enclosure member includes a first and second male sleeve coupler rigidly coupled to the enclosure member and a plurality of sleeves disposed on each of the first and second padded regions. The first and second male sleeve couplers are disposed within one sleeve on the respective first and second padded region. The distal length of the first and second strap members is dependent on a plurality of sleeves within which the first and second male sleeve couplers are disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Gregory Mountain Products
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Thibadeau, Jr., Tabita G. Verumen
  • Adjustable Waist Belt System for a Carrying Apparatus
    Publication number: 20120018479
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a user-based carrying system, including an enclosure member and a user attachment system. The user attachment system includes a hip attachment system comprising a dorsal pad and a first and second strap member coupled to the enclosure member. The strap members are configured to laterally extend around the waist region of the user. An adjustable coupling between the first and second strap members and the enclosure member includes a first and second male sleeve coupler rigidly coupled to the enclosure member and a plurality of sleeves disposed on each of the first and second padded regions. The first and second male sleeve couplers are disposed within one sleeve on the respective first and second padded region. The distal length of the first and second strap members is dependent on a plurality of sleeves within which the first and second male sleeve couplers are disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Thibadeau, JR., Tabita G. Verumen