Vests Patents (Class 2/102)
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Patent number: 10299518Abstract: A drain support apron (1) having a main panel (2) with a plurality of pockets (9) located thereon that provide storage for one or more drain bulbs (10). The drain apron is preferably worn around a patient's midsection.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
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Patent number: 10285461Abstract: Disclosed herein are reversible compression garments. In some embodiments, the garments are two-layer, reversible compression garments. In some embodiments, the garments are inside-out reversible, forward/backward reversible, or a combination thereof. The reversible compression garment can be, for instance, a mid-thigh pant or a tank top. Also disclosed herein are methods of assembling and using the reversible compression garments disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Spanx, Inc.Inventor: Wendy Hanson Allen
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Patent number: 10264874Abstract: A loadout exchange system includes a back panel and a front panel. The back panel has a front side with a hook and loop surface, a back side with a MOLLE-compatible surface, one or more tab locks, and one or more straps. The front panel has a front side with a MOLLE-compatible surface, a back side with a hook and loop surface, one or more pull tabs, and one or more tuck tabs with a hook and loop surface. The front surface of the back panel and the back surface of the front panel are complimentary and thus configured to mate with each other to be removably secured to each other. The tab locks and pull tabs also have complimentary hook and loop surfaces and are thus configured to mate with each other to be removably secured to each other.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: AARDVARKInventor: Jonathan B. Becker
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Patent number: 10259518Abstract: Garments having gripping mechanisms integrated therein, gripping mechanisms, and methods of use thereof are disclosed. In one example, the garment is a motorcycle vest or motorcycle jacket that includes one or more handgrip pockets integrated therein. In another example, the garment is a motorcycle vest or motorcycle jacket that includes one or more handgrip loops integrated therein. In yet another example, the garment is a motorcycle vest or motorcycle jacket that includes a harness and one or more handgrips integrated therein. In one example, each of the handgrips includes a baseplate, a collapsible handle, and a padded grip.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Inventor: Robert Lee Jarmon
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Patent number: 10226086Abstract: Apparel in which retractable extensions from a body portion can be selectively engaged in to cover the wearer's face, head, arms or legs. The extension of material is connected to the body portion, and stored within a pocket when it is not in use. When it is needed the wearer reaches into the pocket, and extends the material out of the pocket, engaging it as a useful sleeve, pant leg, face covering, or hood.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Inventor: Gregory J. Saladino
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Patent number: 10220291Abstract: Protective shoulder pads to be worn by an individual engaged in a contact sport, such as football, lacrosse or hockey, are provided. The shoulder pads protect an individual wearing the protective shoulder pads against impact to the superior, anterior, posterior and/or lateral regions of the shoulder and upper arm regions. The shoulder pads include a release mechanism that releasably couples left and right arch members of the shoulder pads and allows for removal of the shoulder pads from the individual while he or she is maintained in the supine position, thus decreasing the risk of further injuring the individual wearing the protective shoulder pads.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Riddell, Inc.Inventor: Michael E Kordecki
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Patent number: 10159328Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
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Patent number: 10144492Abstract: An air bag structure includes an air bag body. The air bag body includes a first air bag, a second air bag, and an intermediate partition disposed between the first air bag and the second air bag. The intermediate partition is extensible. When one of the air bags is broken, the other air bag is inflated. The intermediate partition is deformed to move toward the rupture, and the air volume of the good air bag is doubled and returned to the original air volume, thereby maintaining buoyancy.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Inventor: Tsung Hsi Liu
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Patent number: 10139202Abstract: This invention provides impact detection and vehicle cooperation to achieve particular goals and determine particular threat levels. For example, an impact/penetration sensing device may be provided on a soldier's clothing such that when this clothing is impacted/penetrated (e.g., penetrated to a particular extent) a medical unit (e.g., a doctor or medical chopper) may be autonomously, and immediately, provided with the soldiers location (e.g., via a GPS device on the soldier) and status (e.g., right lung may be punctured by small-arms fire).Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Inventor: Jeffrey David Mullen
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Patent number: 9980525Abstract: In a first-aid system including an ultra compact first-aid pouch configured to fit behind the ballistic plates of a protective vest, the first-aid kit is protected from shrapnel and tearing, is easily locatable and removable and does not effect the user's freedom of movement. When the first-aid pouch is removed from its protected location, it presents the first-aid equipment in a logical and easily viewable manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Phokus Research Group, LLCInventors: Robert J. Hanna, Jonathan M. Gumbert, Daniel C. Stein, Noel Edward Sons
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Patent number: 9974379Abstract: An attachment system for supporting holders on a carrier includes a platform having a front side, an opposite back side, the platform being constructed of laminated layers having slits therethrough defined and bound by opposite edges of the layers fused together to increase wear and abrasion resistance of the edges, the slits arranged in a predetermined pattern of aligned and spaced apart rows, the slits being configured to receive straps therethrough between the front side and the back side to attach at least one holder to the platform, and the platform being supported by and comprising an element of a carrier configured to be worn against a portion of a user's body, the back side and at least one element of the carrier or a backing element defining and bounding a generally flat cavity through which the back side can be accessed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: FirstSpear, LLCInventors: Michael E. Cole, Scott J. Carver
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Patent number: 9949514Abstract: A quick release mechanism for an load carriage vest includes a shoulder connector for connecting two sections of the vest at a shoulder region of the vest, and a flank connector for connecting two sections of the vest at a flank region of the vest. Each of the connectors includes comprising interleaveable knuckles. A pair of flexibly connected locking pins is configured to be inserted through the knuckles of one of the connectors when the knuckles of that connector are interleaved so as to engage that connector. The flexibly connected locking pins are configured such that pulling on the pair of flexibly connected locking pins in a single motion removes the pins from the knuckles of the connectors to concurrently disengage the connectors.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: SOURCE VAGABOND SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Yoram Gill, Roee Bigger, Hanan Almus
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Patent number: 9950648Abstract: The invention is a quick connect car-seat/stroller restraint system that includes a torso clothing element with a fastening means that is loosely holding a pair of adjustable sectional restraint elements made of a restraint strap, and having tensioning elements. One tensioning element is an opposing upper horizontal pair of connectors that pull the restraint strap toward a frontal centerline. A second tensioning element is a set of lap tensioning elements that connect to a lap twin slotted buckle. A third tensioning element is a plurality of quick connecting tensioning elements. Each of the pair of the adjustable sectional restraint elements has two end portions, and each end portion has a quick connecting, fastening element that can be fastened to a receiving tensioning g element in a car-seat/stroller. When connected the sectional restraint elements are slightly tensioned, limiting the movement of an individual wearing the torso clothing element.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Inventor: Michael J. Spano
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Tunic intended to be worn by a patient undergoing infusion therapy, for use particularly by children
Patent number: 9936744Abstract: A tunic includes pockets to accommodate infusion equipment. Each pocket for accommodating infusion equipment is formed as an openable storage compartment from a textile material and a semi-rigid spacer layer material arranged in the textile material. The semi-rigid spacer layer material maintains its form so that each pocket stores infusion equipment in a comfortable well-protected and discreet manner.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventor: Martin Hanberger -
Patent number: 9888864Abstract: A system and method for identifying a stimulation location on a nerve is disclosed. The system includes an image-based navigation interface used to facilitate advancing a stimulation element within a patient body toward a target nerve stimulation site. Using the system one determines, separately for each potential target nerve stimulation site, a neuromuscular response of muscles produced upon applying a stimulation signal at the respective separate potential target stimulation sites. The image-based navigation interface is configured to display a graphic identification of which muscles were activated for each respective potential target nerve stimulation site upon applying the stimulation signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Rondoni, Mark A. Christopherson, Quan Ni
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Patent number: 9883703Abstract: A garment for wear by a person and a garment system of garments includes bands and elastic portions to apply tension and support to muscle groups when the garment is worn by a wearer. The garments include a vest with crossed back bands within the garment that are selectively fastenable to the exterior of the vest to exert tension from the shoulders to the hips. Also included is a cape with shoulder straps and hip straps to apply further tension when attached to the vest or another garment. A shirt includes a central back panel and one or more shoulder straps, the central panel extending to side straps at the hip. Shorts with a spiral strap apply tension from the body core to the leg of the wearer. Shirts and tops for women including for maternity wear include support specific to a woman's body. Some of the shirts, tops, shorts and vests have wearer adjustable straps to vary the tension applied by the straps.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: AlignMed, Inc.Inventor: William J. Schultz
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Patent number: 9885129Abstract: A fabric for thermal management including the cooling of an object, such as a person's skin. The fabric is formed of a plurality of functional zones arranged to extend the period of cooling without the use of artificial cooling chemicals. The functional zones include one or more of three different functional zone types. The first type diverts moisture. The second type retains and stores moisture. The third type absorbs moisture. One of the functional zones may be punched to create perforations to provide fabric flexibility and to assist in liquid diversion from within the fabric. An anchor system facilitates retention of the fabric on the object.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Coolcore, LLCInventors: Dennis Ackroyd, Ryan Drew
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Patent number: 9867403Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a vest with integrated bulk product storage. The vest may be configured to be worn about a person's neck, with a front portion and a back portion. Each of the front and back portions includes one or more integrated bulk product storage compartments. Bulk product is poured into the compartment via a recloseable filling opening at or near the top of the vest, while bulk product is dispensed from the compartment via a recloseable dispensing opening at or near the bottom of the vest. The vest may also function as a safety vest by exhibiting a safety color and/or pattern.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Inventor: Rick Atkinson, Jr.
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Patent number: 9848659Abstract: A load-bearing jacket. More specifically, a jacket comprising an outer layer made of heavy-duty cloth material, removable jacket sleeves, a vest shell, a removable vest liner, an integrated connector system, and an integrated tool belt system. The integrated tool belt system, in some embodiments, includes at least one belt strap permanently affixed to the jacket on one end and having a locking system on the other end.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Rudick Enterprises Inc.Inventor: Luke Rudick
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Patent number: 9848686Abstract: A backpack which includes at least one panel defining an interior compartment adapted to store objects for transport in the backpack, wherein the at least one panel has a bodyfacing surface. The backpack further includes a pair of shoulder straps attached to the at least one panel for use in carrying the backpack on a user's back, each of the shoulder straps having another bodyfacing surface. A bodyside liner covers the bodyfacing surfaces of the at least one panel and the pair of shoulder straps. The bodyside liner is free from attachment to the at least one panel and the shoulder straps except along a peripheral edge of the bodyside liner, wherein the peripheral edge of the bodyside liner is attached to the at least one panel and the pair of the shoulder straps.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Exxel Outdoors, LLCInventor: Erin E. Doubleday
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Patent number: 9835299Abstract: A hands free illumination assembly includes a harness that may be worn. A plurality of flashlights is provided and each of the flashlights is movably coupled to the harness. Thus, each of the flashlights may illuminate an area when the harness is worn. Each of the flashlights is positionable at a selected angle with respect to the harness. Each of the flashlights may direct light onto a selected area.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventor: Arturo Villalobos
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Patent number: 9801458Abstract: A releasable vest having a front panel; front shoulder strap elements that include at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening; a back panel; a first waist belt element and a second waist belt element that are releasably coupled to the front panel and extend from the front panel; at least one release loop that is capable of being passed through an opening formed in at least one of the waist belt elements and an opening formed in the front shoulder strap elements; and a release lanyard that is capable of being passed through the release loop so as to releasably secure the waist belt elements and the shoulder strap elements to the release loop.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLCInventors: Frederick W. Storms, Jr., Marty Goldman, Stephen Matulewicz, Eric M. Yeates, Thomas A. Marx, David M. Jones
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Patent number: 9733270Abstract: A garment of vest type (1) incorporating a non-destructive control system includes, as constituent elements, an electronic measurement device (26) able to be connected to a measurement sensor, and linked to an electronic card (20) itself linked to an electrical power supply source (21) and to a viewing and control screen (27), and cables for electrically and electronically linking the constituent elements to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: EUROPEAN AERONAUTIC DEFENCE AND SPACE COMPANY EADS FRANCEInventor: Marion Pages
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Patent number: 9615614Abstract: A pouch having a flap and a closure system featuring a face fastener attached to the front wall of the pouch body, and a mating flap fastener as part of the flap. One fastener of the closure system is a loop fastener component carrying a field of hook-engageable fibers. The other fastener of the closure system is a hook fastener component with an array of hooks. A significant majority of the hooks are oriented such that their heads point in a common lateral direction. The flap is elastically stretchable by pulling on its free edge, such that the flap maintains the loop fastener component securely engaged to the hook fastener component when under tension, and such that stretching the flap reduces engagement between the loop fastener component and the hook fastener component.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Velcro BVBAInventor: Alan Lamper
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Patent number: 9560324Abstract: A system comprising at least a wearable control unit, a camera apparatus and a wearable vision apparatus. The wearable control unit may receive information from the camera apparatus and may process the received camera information. For example, the received camera information may be thermal information or infrared information. The wearable control unit may process the received camera information to video information that may be transmitted to the wearable vision apparatus. The wearable vision apparatus may then display the received video information.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Drew IncorporatedInventors: Andrew J. Monaghan, Sr., John Chambers, William Otero
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Patent number: 9537321Abstract: A power transfer interface (120) is formed of a primary repeater coil (104) and one or more secondary repeater coils (106) coupled via a wired interconnect (110), and integrated within a garment (114). The repeater coils operate as part of a wireless charging or powering system in which a transmit coil (102), located in a vehicle or a radio, is driven to magnetically couple a wireless radio frequency (RF) power signal to the primary repeater coil (104) which in turn transfers the RF power signal to the secondary repeater coil (106) via the wired interconnect (110). The system further comprises a portable electronic device (220) having a receive coil (108). The receive coil (108) wirelessly receives the RF power signal from the secondary repeater coil (106), which can in turn be used to power the portable device or charge a battery of the portable device.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Wei Lun Oo, Chee Khon Chong, Fook Teng Fam, Sin Keng Lee
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Patent number: 9521870Abstract: An article of apparel may include a base component and an attachment component. The base component may be formed from a plurality of joined material elements, with at least one of the material elements including a first part of a hook-and-loop fastening system. The attachment component may include (a) a cover layer, (b) a plurality of pad elements, and (c) a plurality of securing elements. Each of the pad elements are joined to the cover layer, and each of the securing elements are joined to at least one of the pad elements opposite the cover layer, with the securing elements including a second part of the hook-and-loop fastening system. Moreover, the first part of the hook-and-loop fastening system is joinable to the second part of the hook-and-loop fastening system to secure the attachment component to the base component.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: David Turner
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Patent number: 9486020Abstract: A daily-use garment that is substantially normal in appearance includes a head portion corresponding to a head region of a person, and a body portion corresponding to a torso of the person. The head region is configured to cover the head region of the person with a first flexible chamber positioned in the head portion. A second flexible chamber is positioned in the body portion. A fluid supply device of the daily-use garment includes a container configured to hold a fluid under pressure, a first activation member configured to open the container, and one of a conduit and a nozzle that supplies the fluid from the container. The fluid supply device opens the container and supplies the fluid to at least one of the first flexible chamber and the second flexible chamber, and the daily-use garment is converted from a first state to a second state.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Inventors: Rohan Arora, Rahul Busayavalasa, Prasan Chari, Caroline Maloney, Grace Maloney, Satya Paruchuri, Connor Patterson, Samantha Steadman
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Patent number: 9439819Abstract: In a first-aid system including an ultra compact first-aid pouch configured to fit behind the ballistic plates of a protective vest, the first-aid kit is protected from shrapnel and tearing, is easily locatable and removable and does not effect the user's freedom of movement. When the first-aid pouch is removed from its protected location, it presents the first-aid equipment in a logical and easily viewable manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Phokus Research Group, LLCInventors: Robert J. Hanna, Jonathan M. Gumbert, Daniel C. Stein, Noel Edward Sons
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Patent number: 9414666Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment with an integrated hydration system comprising a jacket, a first fluid reservoir removably enclosed within a first pocket on the inside along a lateral side of said jacket, a second fluid reservoir removably enclosed within a second pocket on the inside along the other lateral side of said jacket, a first flexible connecting tube connecting said first fluid reservoir to a mouthpiece, and a second flexible connecting tube connecting said second fluid reservoir to said mouthpiece, said mouthpiece comprising a selector valve to allow a user to select between drinking from said first fluid reservoir and said second fluid reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Keith Patrick Smith
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Patent number: 9409044Abstract: A modular garment includes a sleeved jacket and a vest that may be worn by a first responder. The sleeved jacket is constructed for use in some emergency circumstances, including technical rescue operations. Portions of the jacket, including at least portions of the sleeves, may be constructed to satisfy more stringent garment standards, such as garment standards for structural firefighting. A vest may be worn over the sleeved jacket to produce a combined jacket suitable for use as turnout gear in structural firefighting.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Globe Holding Company LLCInventors: Kevin Murray, Mark Mordecai
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Patent number: 9380816Abstract: A garment is disclosed that enables caregivers to safely and comfortably outfit wheelchair-bound people when going outside. The garment comprises a garment body configured to extend around a front of a user and to wrap around a seatback of a user's wheelchair and be secured together, an opening at the top of the garment body for a user's neck, and a pair of sleeves for receiving the arms of the user, and wherein at least one of the opposing sides of the garment body comprises fastening components which are removably secured together to secure the back of the garment body to the front of the garment body. The opening at the top of the garment body comprises an approximately V-shaped notch to accommodate a trachea tube, and a hood for engaging over the head of the user and leaving the face open.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Inventor: Cathy Jo Longfellow
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Patent number: 9351557Abstract: The survival gear backpack is a backpack having a plurality of internal pockets adapted to contain items that would be needed in crisis situations while maintaining its function as a viable storage vessel for personal items usable in non-crisis situations. The backpack also includes pockets that house ballistic-protective inserts. The pockets and inserts are positioned to protect the front, rear and sides of the upper torso.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Inventor: Todd F. Inouye
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Patent number: 9345891Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning implanted devices in a patient are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes, for each of a plurality of patients, receiving a target location from which to deliver a modulation signal to the patient's spinal cord. The method further includes implanting a signal delivery device within a vertebral foramen of each patient, and positioning an electrical contact carried by the signal delivery device to be within ±5 mm. of the target location, without the use of fluoroscopy. The method can still further include, for each of the plurality of patients, activating the electrical contact to modulate neural activity at the spinal cord. In further particular embodiments, RF signals, ultrasound, magnetic fields, and/or other techniques are used to locate the signal delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Nevro CorporationInventors: James R. Thacker, Jon Parker, Yougandh Chitre
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Patent number: 9320884Abstract: A method and system improves the effectiveness of cardioversion or defibrillation through the ability to switch shock vectors and to reduce transthoracic impedance. An external multiple patch system comprises at least two options for a shocking vector once external patches are applied and adhered to desired locations on a patient's body. A manual switching mechanism in the system provides the ability to direct current from a defibrillator to either of two or more adhesive electrode patches. A method and system of decreasing transthoracic impedance comprises wrapping material around a patient's body to apply pressure to adhered patches, which further reduces transthoracic impedance by increasing effective pressure on the patches through use of pressure-focusing mechanisms located between a patch and a strap.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Nexus Control Systems, LLCInventors: Piyush Poddar, Aaron Jiunhao Chang, Melinda Chen, Peter Malamas, Sandya Subramanian, Todd J. Cohen
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Patent number: 9297611Abstract: A chest holster pocket (110) having a firearm receiving section (140) formed between a pocket back panel (122) and a pocket front panel (124). The panels (122, 124) are connected along a bottom and optionally along a lower portion of each of the sides. The panels (122, 124) are coupled via a quick release fastening material (128) disposed along the upper portion of each side. A finger loop (116) is provided for assisting in quick access to a firearm (160) positioned within the receiving section (140). The pocket (110) incorporates a vest fastening material (130) or a PALS/MOLLE (270, 280) system affixed to the exterior of the pocket back panel (122). A pair of upper securing straps (114) is attached to the upper corners to the pocket (110).Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Inventor: Pietro G. Roccisano
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Patent number: 9238424Abstract: A seat cushion is provided with seat belt strap engaging arms operable to engage and spread the lap belt and shoulder belt straps, if present, of a seat belt structure away from the center of the stroller or other seat to provide easier access to place a user of the seat in the seat. Installation of the cushion is facilitated in one embodiment by adapting the arms to be detachably coupled to seat belt and shoulder belt straps. As a result, the cushion can be placed in the seat and the arms coupled to the straps without the need to undo the straps of the seat belt structure before use of the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Burley Design LLCInventors: Vance Foster, Jove Lachman-Curl, Aaron P. Beese
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Patent number: 9192201Abstract: Protective devices and systems for covering surgically implanted ports are provided. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to protective devices and systems configured to protect a surgically implanted port from damage during daily physical activities, daily athletic activities and in the unfortunate event of an accidental impact to the body area where the port is implanted.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Patient Port Protection, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Thomas Tsaclas
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Patent number: 9089198Abstract: Medical device concealment and securement devices are provided herein. A scarf device may include a body portion having a first end and a second end spaced apart from one another, the body portion comprising a front side and a back side, the body portion being defined by an outer peripheral edge, and a first plurality of pockets formed near the first end of the body portion, a second plurality of pockets formed near the second end of the body portion, where each of the first and second plurality of pockets being configured to receive and retain a medical device, and a first plurality of securement members disposed on the outer peripheral edge of the first end and proximate the first plurality of pockets, and a second plurality of securement members disposed on the outer peripheral edge of the second end and proximate the second plurality of pockets.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Inventor: Sharon Cantieri Devereaux
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Publication number: 20150143602Abstract: A sectionalized over-garment which is convertible for appropriate climatic adaptation during extended outdoor use includes a vest section and a skirt section. The vest section includes a front body opening, as well as arm holes and a pair of access holes respectively located between an arm hole and the front opening. Importantly, the user can manipulate the open/close function for each hole/opening from inside the vest section. As a parka, the vest section includes a hood. The skirt section can be engaged with the vest section to establish a full body over-garment. And, alone, the skirt section can function as a small tent or shelter. When a panel is deployed from the bottom of the skirt section to cover the feet, and with the opening and holes of the vest section closed, the over-garment functions as a sleeping bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Daniel C. Sparks
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Patent number: 9004712Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a convertible safety body cover with interchangeable light patterns. The safety body cover has an outer front panel permanently connected to an outer rear panel. A first light pattern is mounted to an inner front panel that is removeably mounted to the outer front panel. A second light pattern is mounted to an inner rear panel that is removeably mounted to the outer rear panel. The light pattern panels are removed and replaced with different light pattern panels to create different visual effects.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: Thomas R. Bass
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Patent number: 8997267Abstract: A protective garment comprising a form-fitting, stretchable inner garment for covering part of a body of a wearer, the inner garment including a plurality of cushioning pads attached thereto with portions of the inner garment being free of the cushioning pads, and an outer shell partially overlying the inner garment, the outer shell including a plurality of flexibly interconnected protective pads cooperating with the cushioning pads to protect at least a major part of the portion of the body, the protective pads being more rigid that the cushioning pads, and the outer shell being separable from the inner garment.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Sport Maska Inc.Inventors: Leif Skottheim, Alain Castonguay, Pierre Paiment
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Publication number: 20150059051Abstract: A releasable vest having a front panel; front shoulder strap elements that include at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening; a back panel; a first waist belt element and a second waist belt element that are releasably coupled to the front panel and extend from the front panel; at least one release loop that is capable of being passed through an opening formed in at least one of the waist belt elements and an opening formed in the front shoulder strap elements; and a release lanyard that is capable of being passed through the release loop so as to releasably secure the waist belt elements and the shoulder strap elements to the release loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Frederick W. Storms, JR., Marty Goldman, Stephen Matulewicz, Eric M. Yeates, Thomas A. Marx, David M. Jones
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Publication number: 20150052657Abstract: Apparel comprises a first portion and a second portion and at least two joining lines there between and wherein i) the first portion comprises a partial moiety of a first brand, logo, indicia or theme; ii) the second portion comprises a partial moiety of a second brand, logo, indicia or theme; iii) the first portion and second portion are separable at the two joining lines; and wherein the partial moiety of the first brand, logo, indicia or theme aligns (in full or in part) with the partial moiety of the second brand, logo, indicia or theme forming a hybrid brand, logo, indicia or theme with elements of each of the first brand, logo, indicia or theme and the second brand, logo, indicia or theme.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: David J. Miller
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Patent number: 8925115Abstract: A first aid systems for an ultra compact first-aid pouch configured to fit behind the ballistic plates of a protective vest are disclosed. In this configuration, the first-aid kit is protected from shrapnel and tearing, is easily locatable and removable and does not effect the user's freedom of movement. When the first-aid pouch is removed from its protected location, it presents the first-aid equipment in a logical and easily viewable manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Phokus Research Group, LLCInventors: Robert J. Hanna, Jonathan M. Gumbert, Daniel C. Stein, Noel Edward Sons
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Publication number: 20140373249Abstract: A garment assembly includes a garment and a seat. The seat includes a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface and a second side surface and defines an aperture that extends through the seat from the first side surface to the second side surface. The assembly further includes an at least partially elastic member including a first end section attached to the garment, a second end section attached to the garment, and an intermediate section extending through the seat aperture. At least one of the first end section and the second end section are elastic, and the intermediate section is elastic, such that the seat is deployable between a stowed position and a deployed position and exterior to the garment in the stowed and deployed position. The seat is configured to extend substantially vertical while stowed and substantially horizontal while deployed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Kevin L. Matthews
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Patent number: 8914913Abstract: A vest is disclosed that the user can remove without removing an outer garment such as a coat. The vest utilizes hook and loop fasteners at the shoulder to allow the back and front to be separated. In order to facilitate separation, a pull cord is attached at the rear shoulder and crosses the back of the vest and passes through a guide near the opposing hip. When the pull cord is pulled the opposing shoulder that has been separated is peeled back and down across the back allowing the user to remove the vest without removing an overcoat.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventor: Gregory C. Jones
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Patent number: 8910315Abstract: A garment can assist a user with transporting personal items. The garment comprises a vest that can be worn over one's shoulders. The vest further comprises a right breast mechanically coupled a left breast by an upper vest fastener, a lower vest fastener and a draw string to provide stability to the vest. The left breast is mechanically coupled to a left breast pocket and the right breast is mechanically coupled to a right breast pocket that can be used for storing items. The vest is further mechanically coupled to a pouch that does not impede a user's ability to walk and can further store personal items. In this manner the user can use the garment to transport the personal items in a stable manner without having the garment impede the user's ability to walk.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Inventor: Ravi Lorenzo Stephens
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Patent number: 8898814Abstract: A releasable vest having a front panel; front shoulder strap elements that include at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening; a back panel; a first waist belt element and a second waist belt element that are releasably coupled to the front panel and extend from the front panel; at least one release loop that is capable of being passed through an opening formed in at least one of the waist belt elements and an opening formed in the front shoulder strap elements; and a release lanyard that is capable of being passed through the release loop so as to releasably secure the waist belt elements and the shoulder strap elements to the release loop.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.Inventors: Frederick W. Storms, Jr., Marty Goldman, Stephen Matulewicz, Eric M. Yeates, Thomas A. Marx, David M. Jones
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Publication number: 20140338095Abstract: A releasable vest having a front panel; front shoulder strap elements that include at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening; a back panel; a first waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one waist belt element attachment opening formed through the waist belt element; a second waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one release loop attached thereto, wherein the at least one release loop is capable of being passed through the waist belt attachment opening of the first waist belt element and the at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening of the front shoulder strap elements; and a release lanyard that is capable of being passed through the release loop so as to releasably secure the first waist belt element and the at least one shoulder strap element to the release loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Alliant Techsystems Inc.Inventors: Frederick W. Storms, JR., Eric M. Yeates, Thomas A. Marx, Marty Goldman