Rigid Vertical Type Patents (Class 2/302)
  • Patent number: 12029998
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are related to a flexible shell structure. The flexible shell structure includes a plurality of rigid support strips that collectively define a three-dimensional shape of at least one part of a character form. The flexible shell structure further includes at least one coupling member configured to couple two or more rigid support strips of the plurality of rigid support strips. The at least one coupling member enables the flexible shell structure to flex when a first force is applied to the flexible shell structure in a first direction, and enables the flexible shell structure to resist flexing when a second force is applied to the flexible shell structure in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Universal City Studios LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. Eck, Anisha Vyas, Haz Minor, Phil Said
  • Patent number: 10368599
    Abstract: A suspender system and method of use includes an elongated belt strap that removably engages around the midsection of the user; a first connector secured to a top edge of the elongated belt strap and engaged with a first garment of clothing worn by the user; a second connector secured to a bottom edge of the elongated belt strap and engaged with a second garment of clothing worn by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Inventor: Khanthamala Bounkhong
  • Publication number: 20080134404
    Abstract: A wire frame supportive bathing suit bottom, athletic supporter, female undergarment or other garment held to the body by spring pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Sudarsky
  • Patent number: 5204996
    Abstract: A tubular "L" shaped member includes a tubular foot and leg cover interconnected by a single cavity, wherein the foot covering includes a planar bottom surface formed with spaced parallel ribs coextensive therewith. The upper terminal end of the leg cover portion includes a reinforcement strip to include a plurality of spaced bores directed therethrough, wherein each bore is arranged for securement to a clip member. Each clip member includes a plurality of clamps to grasp the leg cover portion and a clothing garment positioned thereabove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Inventor: Lori A. Ehmka