Hooded Patents (Class 2/84)
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Patent number: 7178185Abstract: A blanket (1) is provided with magnetic closure elements (21–50) along its edge (2) that allow a conversion into a robe, a sleeping bag, or other shapes. Since magnetic forces don't require direct contact, the magnetic closures can be fabric-covered and thus hidden. No attention needs to be paid to the polarity of the magnets if they are paired with ferromagnetic counterparts. A hood (51) can be attached, or two smaller blankets, which each can from a jacket, can be connected to form one larger blanket convertible into a robe.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Inventor: Gerlinde Maria Nattler
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Patent number: 7107629Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is apparel that includes: (a) a heat exchanger adapted to be worn in close proximity to a portion of a body; (b) a garment adapted to cover the heat exchanger; and (c) a multiplicity of anchors that couple the heat exchanger and the garment at a multiplicity of anchor locations.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Coolsystems, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. J. Miros, Tamara L. Schirrmacher
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Patent number: 7051380Abstract: Safety apparel and/or non-apparel items that filter from the air one or more airborne particles and/or undesired gases to provide safety to a human and/or non-human from potentially unhealthy airborne particles. The apparel and/or non-apparel item at least partially includes a filter material. The filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item has a sufficient size to enable the human and/or non-human to cover the nose, eyes, and/or mouth of the human and/or non-human. The filter material filters at least one airborne particle and/or undesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/or a chemical mechanism. The apparel and/or non-apparel item can include at least one visual and/or textural indicator on the apparel and/or non-apparel item to at least partially indicate the location of the filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventor: John R. Haaga
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Patent number: 6978480Abstract: A protective garment, such as a coat, trousers, overalls, or coveralls, for a firefighter or an emergency worker, has a front portion and a back portion. The back portion is breathable to allow air to pass through the back portion, whereas substantially the entire front portion includes a continuous, fluid-impervious, heat-reflective layer, such as an aluminized, polyester film.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Morning Pride Manufacturing, L.L.C.Inventors: William L. Grilliot, Mary I. Grilliot
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Patent number: 6944885Abstract: A fluid-impervious sheet has two expansive surfaces, to one of which an elastomeric grommet adheres. The elastomeric grommet, which is annular when unstressed, outlines a region on the fluid-impervious sheet. The elastic grommet is adapted to provide a fluid-impervious seal around an object penetrating the region outlined by the elastomeric grommet and fitting tightly through the elastomeric grommet. A protective garment for a hazardous environment is made from the fluid-impervious sheet and has a breathing apparatus, which comprises elements inside the protective garment, elements outside the protective garment, and a tube connecting the inside and outside elements. The tube penetrates the region outlined by the elastomeric grommet and fits tightly through the elastomeric grommet, which provides a fluid-impervious seal around the tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Morning Pride Manufacturing, L.L.C.Inventors: William L. Grilliot, Mary I. Grilliot
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Patent number: 6932411Abstract: A garment that attaches to the body of a personal recreational vehicle, preferably covers substantially all of the wearer's body, and traps heat generated and lost by the vehicle engine. The garment is preferably large enough to allow the wearer to sit or stand and turn as necessary without restraint. It may also equipped with a zipper in front that allows the wearer to vent heated air or to exit the garment and vehicle without detaching the garment from the vehicle. In the preferred embodiment, the garment is removably attached to a storage container attached to the vehicle behind the driver/wearer. The bottom hem of the garment is attached or anchored to the body of the vehicle in order to better trap heat and to keep the garment in place. The apparatus for attaching the garment to the vehicle preferably is strong enough to remain attached despite high winds and/or high vehicle velocity.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Inventor: Scott McKinney
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Patent number: 6897167Abstract: The thermal foot cover is an article of footwear to be worn when the wearer's foot is subjected to cold temperatures. The thermal foot cover has an upper cover portion attached to a bottom panel to define a cavity for insertion of a wearer's shoe-encased or boot-encased foot or a wearer's foot. The upper cover portion and the bottom panel are made from a material comprising an outer covering, a radiant barrier and a inner covering where the radiant barrier is sandwiched between the outer cover and the inner cover. The radiant barrier is the insulation system of the thermal foot cover, which reflects the wearer's body heat back inside the footwear and keeps the wearer's feet warm. The thermal foot cover is flexible, lightweight and readily washable due to the use of the radiant barrier as the insulation system.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Inventor: Dave W. Gordon
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Patent number: 6874162Abstract: The present invention provides a reversible jacket that includes two independently functional flexible hoods that allow a person wearing the jacket to utilize one hood in one configuration of the jacket, and the other hood in a reversed configuration. A reversible jacket of the invention can find a variety of different applications, for example, it can be employed as a camouflage jacket in two different environments.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Kaplan-Simon Co.Inventor: Valentino T. Boezi
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Patent number: 6851127Abstract: A multi-purpose blanket which can be selectively folded into a compact condition for use as a seat cushion or placed into a spread condition for use as a protective covering includes a hood, a hood compartment, a pair of pockets, and an elongated storage pouch which is accessible to a user when the blanket is folded into a folded condition for use as a seat cushion. A strap is provided for securing the blanket in its folded condition, and a handle is secured to the storage pouch for enabling the blanket to be easily carried when secured in its folded condition. The pockets are disposed along the inner surface of the blanket to readily accept the hands of the user when the blanket is draped about the user for use as a protective covering, and closeable through-openings are provided within the blanket through which a user's hands and arms can extend when the blanket is draped about the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Inventor: Avais Khan
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Patent number: 6848118Abstract: A product and process involve providing customized pullover jackets, units of which are characterized by (1) pullover body construction units of a type having a fabric configuration that facilitates slipping over the head and shoulders; and (2) decorative band construction units of a type having distinguishable color and design for affixation to said pullover body construction. The process comprises acquiring a relatively small inventory of body construction units of different sizes, acquiring a relatively large inventory of band construction units of different colors or designs, and receiving and fulfilling orders for the customized pullover jackets from customers. The body construction units account for the major component of unit cost. The band construction units account for a minor component of unit cost. The customized jackets are assembled by joining mating fasteners on the upper and lower edges of selected band construction and corresponding upper and lower points on selected body constructions.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Charles River Apparel, Inc.Inventors: David Barnes, Stina Shaw, Barry Lipsett
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Patent number: 6826781Abstract: A protective hood, such as a firefighter's hood, has an upper head-covering section, an anterior head-covering section having a window, through which portions of a wearer's face are exposed, a posterior-head covering section, and a lower shoulder-covering section. The anterior head-covering section is made from comparatively heavier, thermally insulative material, whereas the upper head-covering section and the other sections, or a selected one of the other sections, are made from similar, comparatively lighter material, such as mesh or netting, whereby to allow heat to pass readily through those sections made from comparatively lighter material.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Morning Pride Manufacturing, L.L.C.Inventor: Patricia Lewis
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Publication number: 20040187186Abstract: The present invention provides a reversible jacket that includes two independently functional flexible hoods that allow a person wearing the jacket to utilize one hood in one configuration of the jacket, and the other hood in a reversed configuration. A reversible jacket of the invention can find a variety of different applications, for example, it can be employed as a camouflage jacket in two different environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Kaplan-Simon Co.Inventor: Valentino T. Boezi
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Publication number: 20040148677Abstract: A protective hood, such as a firefighter's hood, has an upper head-covering section, an anterior head-covering section having a window, through which portions of a wearer's face are exposed, a posterior-head covering section, and a lower shoulder-covering section. The anterior head-covering section is made from comparatively heavier, thermally insulative material, whereas the upper head-covering section and the other sections, or a selected one of the other sections, are made from similar, comparatively lighter material, such as mesh or netting, whereby to allow heat to pass readily through those sections made from comparatively lighter material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: Morning Pride Manufacturing, L.L.C.Inventor: Patricia Lewis
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Patent number: 6766534Abstract: A protective hood, such as a firefighter's hood, has an upper head-covering section, an anterior head-covering section having a window, through which portions of a wearer's face are exposed, a posterior-head covering section, and a lower shoulder-covering section. The anterior head-covering section is made from comparatively heavier, thermally insulative, heat-reflective material, whereas the upper head-covering section and the other sections, or a selected one of the other sections, are made from similar, comparatively lighter material, such as mesh or netting, whereby to allow heat to pass readily through those sections made from comparatively lighter material.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Morning Pride Manufacturing, L.L.C.Inventors: Patricia Lewis, Mary I. Grilliot, William L. Grilliot
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Patent number: 6760921Abstract: The present invention provides a unitary moisture-absorbing and element-protective article that includes a poncho-shaped sheet and hood nondetachably connected to the sheet. The poncho-shaped sheet includes at least one layer, and has an opening that permits the head and neck of the person wearing the article to extend therethrough. The sheet is drapable over the wearer in a standing position, and rests on the shoulders. The hood is shaped to cover the head, neck and hair of the person when positioned thereon. When not worn, an important attribute of the article is that it may be opened to a flat covering that, when disposed upon the surface of the ground, is suitable for a person to recline thereon.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Inventor: Jason Simmons
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Patent number: 6742191Abstract: A head mounted umbrella and a method thereof, which reduces its manufacturing cost and time and is stably held on a user's body without shaking, and which prevents a user's face from getting wet with rain water, and is hung on a hanger, is disclosed. The head mounted umbrella includes a hood part having a front opening, a body covering part manufactured in such a way that a circular basic cloth having a central opening and at least one cut radial portion is prepared, and adjacent radial edges of the basic cloth are coupled to each other to form a skirt shape, and the skirt-shaped cloth is coupled to a lower edge of the hood part, and an annular elastic ring is coupled to an outer peripheral edge of the body covering part by an attaching cloth strip.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Man Ho YangInventor: Jae Bong Yang
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Patent number: 6708343Abstract: A combination cushion, carry device, and garment apparatus for use as a protective weather resistant garment, blanket, pillow, seat cushion, and transport device. The apparatus has, among other elements, a planar member, a hood, a right sleeve, a left sleeve, a waistband retainer, a carrying system, and a pouch. The sleeves are attached to the apparatus with sleeve attachment devices that allow for a broad range of motion while minimizing the loss of coverage associated with traditional ponchos. The entire apparatus may be folded, rolled, or bunched, for storage and transport in the pouch. The carrying system is attached to the planar member and serves dual functions. The carrying system acts both as a convenient adjustable method of carrying the apparatus during transport and as a method of adjustably securing the apparatus to the body when worn as a garment.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventor: Gloria Ceron
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Patent number: 6687919Abstract: A garment system for healthcare providers including pants, a shirt, and a hood that provides a protective barrier against fluid or airborne contaminates. The pants have drawstrings and loops at the waist and have at least one bellows pocket with cover flap and at least one utility loop for holding various items. The shirt has a one pocket adapted to hold a writing utensil and incorporates a security badge attachment loop. Another pocket has a pull tab on the flap for easy access when the user is gloved. Removable insignia enable the user to remove personal identification information prior to laundering. The hood removably fastens to the shirt collar and has a clear or translucent face shield to permit viewing but be a fluid barrier, and, side openings to permit sound and air to pass into the hood. The shirt can be long or short sleeve, or convertible.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Gocurda, LLCInventors: Curtis Dilworth, Jr., Daniel Raiford
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Patent number: 6676188Abstract: A garment that attaches to the body of a personal recreational vehicle, preferably covers substantially all of the wearer's body, and traps heat generated and lost by the vehicle engine. The garment is preferably large enough to allow the wearer to sit or stand and turn as necessary without restraint. It may also equipped with a zipper in front that allows the wearer to vent heated air or to exit the garment and vehicle without detaching the garment from the vehicle. In the preferred embodiment, the garment is removably attached to a storage container attached to the vehicle behind the driver/wearer. The bottom hem of the garment is attached to the body of the vehicle in order to better trap heat and to keep the garment in place. The apparatus for attaching the garment to the vehicle preferably is strong enough to remain attached despite high winds and/or high vehicle velocity.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2003Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Inventor: Scott McKinney
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Patent number: 6665878Abstract: A jacket for snowboarding, skiing or snow play has a head sock or balaclava-like hood attached to the inside of the jacket and a storage pocket inside the jacket for storing the hood when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: DC Shoes, Inc.Inventor: Damon Way
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Patent number: 6658665Abstract: A cone-shaped outwear or disposable raingear of substantially waterproof material, having oppositely disposed front and back panels, with bottom edges, a bottom opening and sealed side edges terminating at said opening. The front panel having at least a partially perforated face opening disposed below where the side edges terminate at a top end, and at least two partially perforated openings disposed below the face opening. The method of fabricating the raincoat includes the steps of partially perforating a first elongated plastic sheet material with at least a partially perforated face opening and at least two partially perforated openings disposed below the face opening, and aligning another elongated plastic sheet material with the partially perforated plastic sheet material so that their elongated edges generally coincide with each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventor: Geoffrey L. Dodge
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Patent number: 6654963Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a hood drawstring arrangement that may be adapted to allow a single adjustment to exert tension along the vertical sides of the front face opening of the hood, which will tend to vertically compress the hood, as well as simultaneously exerting a circumferential tensioning of the top portion of the hood.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Arc'Teryx Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Walker Clarke Fayle, Thomas R. Routh
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Patent number: 6622311Abstract: An air filtration system and a helmet for use in the air filtration system are disclosed and utilized to filter air between a head and body of a user and an external environment. The air filtration system and helmet include inner and outer shells that define an air flow channel for channeling air about the user. A fan module is mounted between the inner and outer shells and a scroll housing is mounted adjacent the fan module. The scroll housing includes an air inlet for drawing air into the air filtration system and helmet, and at least one air outlet to distribute air flow to the air flow channel. The helmet includes air exits at front and rear sections that are in fluid communication with the air flow channel and the air outlet or outlets. The air filtration system includes a gown operating as a filter for filtering the air.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Stryker InstrumentsInventors: Luis A. Diaz, Bruce D. Henniges, Mark A. Wasserman, Karen L. Smit
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Publication number: 20030172432Abstract: There is provided a garment for mental concentration used immediately before a sports competition such as ski alpine starts. The garment is loosely formed, and especially has a big head so that a wearer can put on the garment with a helmet being put on. The garment has also a hood that is formed significantly overhung forward. In the garment, an area from the bottom part under the waist to the end of the garment is continuously and extremely inflated. It is possible for the wearer to maintain physical and mental comfort. In addition, the garment also provides effects of minus ions, and a means for hearing a music. With these synergistic effects, the wearer can concentrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: September 18, 2003Applicant: DESCENTE LTD.Inventor: Eiko Ishioka
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Patent number: 6604248Abstract: A personal protective system for providing additional protection from hostile environments resulting from natural disasters.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Inventor: Jerry L. Brown
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Publication number: 20030101505Abstract: A head gear apparatus (10) is provided that moves air to cool a caregiver's head. The head gear apparatus (10) includes a helmet (12) that has a shell (114) configured to rest upon a head of a user and a fan housing (120) movably coupled to shell (114), a fan (122) is positioned to lie within fan housing (120) and moves with fan housing (120) relative to shell (114), and a garment (14) selectively coupled to helmet (12). Garment (14) includes a face shield (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2003Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Carmen J. Paris, Jose F. Guzman, Jack F. Long, Christian H. Clupper, Stacy A. Trick
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Patent number: 6564388Abstract: A multi-purpose carry bag and method therefore capable of being easily configured into a hooded jacket, a backpack and a carry bag, with the hooded jacket coupled to the backpack and capable of being folded into and out of the backpack, and the backpack coupled to the carry bag and capable of being folded into and out of the carry bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Inventor: Ody Merlin Poston
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Patent number: 6532596Abstract: A cover fits over a wearer's head, shoulders, back and chest to protect the wearer during feeding. The cover includes a collar portion that can stretch and deform to accommodate different sizes of persons.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Inventor: Dana C. Fosmo
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Publication number: 20020178484Abstract: A waders and jacket combination in which the waders and jacket are attached to each other. Because the waders and the jacket are attached to each other, the elements cannot get in between the waders and the jacket, i.e. above the waders and below the jacket. Further, the combination will prevent the separation of the waders and the jacket and the inconvenience which may occur (i.e. by misplacing one) from their separation. The instant invention insures that the waders and the jacket are always together. The attachment will preferably be made by heat sealing the waders and the jacket together. However, it is noted that any manner which accomplishes the attachment of the waders and the jacket is contemplated by this invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Fred W. Rausch, Dennis J. Paskey
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Publication number: 20020162161Abstract: Lower body, upper body, and hood garments formed of a textile that inhibit the ability of insects or small animals to bite or sting the wearer. The textile of the garments have a base fabric and a cover fabric separated by a spacer layer. The base fabric is open to facilitate breathability. The cover fabric is sufficiently closed to inhibit insects, spiders, or other small animals from passing through the cover fabric, and sufficiently open so as not to inhibit the breathability of the textile. The spacer layer separates the base fabric from the cover fabric with sufficient distance to inhibit insects, spiders, or other small animals from probing through the textile to reach the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventor: Bernhard Zeiler
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Patent number: 6460198Abstract: A garment system for healthcare providers including pants, a shirt, and a hood that provides a protective barrier against infectious materials in body fluids and that is adapted for use in field operating and/or uniformed organizations such as the military, United Nations healthcare organizations, and other internationally serving healthcare providers.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2000Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Gocurda, LLCInventors: Curtis Dilworth, Jr., Daniel Raiford
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Publication number: 20020142112Abstract: The present invention relates to a camouflage garment which utilizes multiple heights of three dimensional materials in strategic panels or points to provide a user with the full benefit of an all-inclusive three-dimensional camouflage fabric garment while still allowing a user friendly or low hindrance design that allows the user quietness, stealth and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventor: Ev Tarrell
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Publication number: 20020138893Abstract: The present invention relates to various types of garments to be worn by outdoors people such as hunters and fishermen. The garments include stretch fabric portions in strategic locations to provide mobility as well as comfort and thereby allow the wearer to engage in a wide range of activities. The garments having such stretch fabric portions include pants-type garments, bib overall type garments, and coat-type garments and coverall-type garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventor: Steven D. Culhane
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Publication number: 20020124296Abstract: A product and process involve providing customized jackets, units of which are characterized by a selection from an inventory of body construction units of a type having a zippered front from neck to waist and a selection from an inventory of decorative band construction units of a type having distinguishable color and design. The customized jackets are assembled by joining mating fasteners on the upper and lower edges of band constructions and corresponding upper and lower points on selected body construction sections. Extending from an appropriate body construction section is an elongated flap that overlaps the upper edge of the band construction to conceal the mating fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Barry Lipsett, Stina Shaw
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Publication number: 20020095712Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a hood drawstring arrangement that may be adapted to allow a single adjustment to exert tension along the vertical sides of the front face opening of the hood, which will tend to vertically compress the hood, as well as simultaneously exerting a circumferential tensioning of the top portion of the hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Thomas Walker Clarke Fayle, Thomas R. Routh
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Publication number: 20020078486Abstract: A product and process involve providing customized pullover jackets, units of which are characterized by (1) pullover body construction units of a type having a fabric configuration that facilitates slipping over the head and shoulders; and (2) decorative band construction units of a type having distinguishable color and design for affixation to said pullover body construction. The process comprises acquiring a relatively small inventory of body construction units of different sizes, acquiring a relatively large inventory of band construction units of different colors or designs, and receiving and fulfilling orders for the customized pullover jackets from customers. The body construction units account for the major component of unit cost. The band construction units account for a minor component of unit cost. The customized jackets are assembled by joining mating fasteners on the upper and lower edges of selected band construction and corresponding upper and lower points on selected body constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2002Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: David Barnes, Stina Shaw, Barry Lipsett
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Patent number: 6408462Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multipurpose device that can be alternately configured to form a blanket, a cushion, a hooded poncho, a hooded poncho with a fastening shawl, and a tote bag. The multipurpose device includes a pliable sheet that can be configured for use as a blanket. The pliable sheet is lengthwise dividable into three sections, a first one-third section, a second one-third section having a middle and a third one-third section. The multipurpose device also contains a first attachment. The first attachment includes at least a bi-layer of material that form a first and second pocket and is attached to the pliable sheet near a first edge of the second one third section. The pliable sheet can be folded, preferably with the assistance of specifically placed securing devices, into the second pocket to form the cushion configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Inventor: Amanda Moore
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Patent number: 6374418Abstract: An adjustable hood system for simultaneously adjusting the shape of the hood on wearer's head in directions having longitudinal, lateral and vertical components with a single drawstring. Each side has a front passageway that extends from the temple area, along the face opening, and then curves backward. Each side also has a back passageway that extends backward from the top of the hood and then curves downward and then curves forward. The front passageway and the back passageway each have openings adjacent to each other in the lower region. On each side, one end of a drawstring is attached to the upper end of the front passageway, the other end is attached to the top end of the back passageway, and a portion of the drawstring is exposed between the openings in the lower region where it may be manipulated by the wearer for adjustment of the hood. Preferably, a cinch clamp is disposed on the exposed section of the drawstring to maintain an adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Salomon, S.A.Inventor: Markus M. H. Rindle
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Patent number: 6370692Abstract: A waterproof garment includes a jacket; and a hood which is convertible into a ventilated carrying bag for storing the jacket. A ventilated waterproof hood includes an inner ventilated material and an outer waterproof layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The outer waterproof layer includes at least two side portions; a top of the head portion abutting the side portions, the top of the head portion comprising a front of the head portion and a back of the head portion; a base of the neck portion; and a back portion, the back portion extending from the back of the head portion to the base of the neck portion and extending from one side portion to the other side portion. The inner ventilated material is attached to the back of the head and to the two side portions of the interior surface of the outer waterproof layer, and the inner ventilated material defines a ventilated pocket in the ventilated waterproof hood.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2000Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.Inventors: Margaret Van Duyn, Debora J. Smith
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Patent number: 6370695Abstract: A head gear apparatus (10) is provided that moves air to cool a caregiver's head. The head gear apparatus (10) includes a helmet (12) that has a shell (114) configured to rest upon a head of a user and a fan housing (120) movably coupled to shell (114), a fan (122) is positioned to lie within fan housing (120) and moves with fan housing (120) relative to shell (114), and a garment (14) selectively coupled to helmet (12). Garment (14) includes a face shield (20).Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Carmen J. Paris, Jose F. Guzman, Jack F. Long, Christian H. Clupper, Stacy A. Trick
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Patent number: 6360370Abstract: A foul-weather clothing system has one or more wraparound pouches (1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13) into which foul-weather wraparound clothing (4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12) is compacted in position to be released down to wrap circumferentially about predetermined portions of a person. Fasteners (14, 15) are provided as needed for predetermined wraparound positioning of the wraparound clothing on the person and for positioning the wraparound clothing in the wraparound pouches when not released. Waist, trouser, skirt, full-length and shawl embodiments are provided for separate use conditions and user preferences.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2001Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Jerome C. Ferreras
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Patent number: 6353933Abstract: A poncho and cushion combination is provided for use as protective weather garment while sitting. The poncho is formed from a substantially rectangular sheet with a hood at an opening in the sheet. An extension sheet attaches the cushion to the inside surface of the rear panel of the poncho. In this way, the cushion is protected by the poncho. The cushion is disposed so that it rests slightly below the spectator's buttocks when standing while wearing the poncho. The cushion is then readily available for the spectator to sit down on. The poncho can be folded and rolled onto the extension sheet. The extension sheet can be rolled around the poncho and fastened to the cushion to stow the poncho.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventor: Larrry W. Love
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Patent number: 6349411Abstract: A cape comprising a rear panel made of flexible material, two front panels made of flexible materials and secured along one side to one side of the rear panel. An elastic drawstring is extended through an elongated opening at the top ends of the rear panel and the two front panels so that the drawstring can extend about the neck of a wearer. The rear panel and the two front panels extend over the shoulders, torso, and legs of the wearer. A vertical fastener closes open sides of the two front panels together. Each front panel contains a pocket in the form of a bag on the inside, which pocket opens to the outside by an opening in its mouth. A drawstring surrounds the opening allowing the bag to be opened or secured. Each front panel contains an arm hole which may be opened or closed.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Inventor: Vicky Tyler
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Publication number: 20010052144Abstract: A head gear apparatus (10) is provided that moves air to cool a caregiver's head. The head gear apparatus (10) includes a helmet (12) that has a shell (114) configured to rest upon a head of a user and a fan housing (120) movably coupled to shell (114), a fan (122) is positioned to lie within fan housing (120) and moves with fan housing (120) relative to shell (114), and a garment (14) selectively coupled to helmet (12). Garment (14) includes a face shield (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: December 20, 2001Inventors: Carmen J. Paris, Jose F. Guzman, Jack F. Long, Christian H. Clupper, Stacy A. Trick
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Patent number: 6275993Abstract: A cushion (20) includes a flexible body (28) and a zipper (42). The flexible body (28) is formed from a moisture repellent shell (30) and a lining (32) that can be folded and retained by closure of the zipper (42) to form the cushion (20). A handle (23) is attached to the cushion (20) for easy conveyance. The flexible body (28) also includes an opening (88) releasably sealable by a zipper (90) and a hood (96) stowed in a pocket (92). When the flexible body (28) is unfolded, the cushion is convertible to a poncho configuration (26) by placing the head of the individual (100) through the opening (88). In addition, the hood (96) may be removed from the pocket (92) and worn by the individual.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventor: Tadd McCarley
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Patent number: 6263509Abstract: A modularly constructed, turf enforcing outfit, consisting of a flack-jacket body portion supporting snap-on extension portions for forearms. In rumbles and other violent confrontations, the forearm and upper arm portions of a garment usually receive the most abuse. The snap-on, interchangeable, forearm portions allow for ease of repair or replacement.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventor: David R. Bowen
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Patent number: 6243873Abstract: A rain wrap garment including a flat flexible fabric panel having a water repellant side and a water absorbing terrycloth side. A hood is attached to the top edge of the panel and is selectively storable in a hood pocket centrally located at the top edge. A storage pocket is located at one of the side edges and is disposed to receive and store the panel when folded to conform with the dimensions of the storage pocket. A shoulder strap is attached to the storage pocket near its opening and is used to carry the rain wrap garment when it is in the folded stored position.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Inventor: Karla T. Aliff
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Patent number: 6185743Abstract: A changing robe provides ample room for a person to change attire in public places without loss of modesty. The robe is provided with a draw string that encompasses the back, sides and only a fraction of the front of the robe, that may be drawn tight to convert the robe from a tent-like garment into a fashionable beach toga that may be worn by either sex. When the draw string is pulled tight, gathers form on the sides and back of the robe, while in contrast the front of the robe is smoothed and pulled closer to the person. The robe is short enough not to become entangled about ones legs during activities such as walking and running, but is provided with an extension along the back side, so that when a person bends down, the person remains covered.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Inventor: John D. Mick
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Patent number: 6127007Abstract: A camouflage covering having a porous underlayer such as a knit mesh of 90% open area, and a plurality of dangling elements each having a base portion that is joined to and extends essentially transversely out from the porous underlayer. The dangling elements are arranged so as to essentially cover the porous underlayer so as to present a covering that has depth and provides a loft effect. The dangling elements are preferably strips having a low emissivity (0.02-0.50) inner layer and an external coating, which is thermally transparent but supports pigments that provide a visual and near infrared radiation signature suppression effect.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Teledyne Industries, Inc.Inventors: Philip R. Cox, Jerry C. Edwards, Jody S. Loyd, Larry Watkins
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Patent number: 6073268Abstract: An expandable jacket that both (1) can protect a bag or knapsack worn by a user as well as the user and (2) can simulate a conventional jacket when the user is not wearing a knapsack, comprises a conventional racket and extra material affixed to the conventional jacket. Preferably, the extra material is unnecessary to the jacket's ability to be worn as a conventional jacket protecting a user from the elements, but is used to aid in allowing the expandable jacket to protect the user from the elements as well as a knapsack worn by the user. Preferably, the extra material is affixed to the rear of the jacket so that it can protect the knapsack worn by the user is worn on the user's back. When in an open mode, the extra material allows the rear of the jacket to expand to provide additional volume to the interior of the expandable jacket. When in a closed mode, the expandable jacket can be worn as a conventional jacket by the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Inventors: Chad E. Ziegler, William R. Richter