Front Closures Patents (Class 2/96)
  • Patent number: 11819142
    Abstract: A garment for assisting a user holding an infant is provided. The garment may include a first portion, a second portion, a first sleeve, and a second sleeve. The second portion may be configured to overlap the first portion when the garment is worn by the user. The first sleeve and the second sleeve may each extend from the first portion and the second portion, respectively. The first portion may define an elongated opening. The elongated opening may be positioned to provide access through the opening and to the infant from the outside of the garment while the first portion remains covered by the second portion. The garment may also include at least one fastener attached thereto. The at least one fastener may be positioned relative to the opening and may comprise at least one loop to secure at least part of a tubing or wire extending from the infant. The garment may also comprise a locking mechanism that can adjust the loop to the size of the tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Gold Health LLC
    Inventors: Ruth Ann Crystal, Jules P. Sherman
  • Patent number: 11779066
    Abstract: A gown is disclosed with an opening in the back extending from the neck area to the bottom creating 2 panels. At least one elastic/flexible/stretchable strap is provided in the neck area of the gown. Each flexible strap has one end attached to each of the 2 panels of the open gown. The gown is designed for the first panel to extend over the second panel and can be weighted to minimize any movement of the first panel away from the second panel. In another embodiment a portion of the first panel extends to the user's side or front area and secured to the side or front of the gown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: MEDICOM GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Nektaria Markoglou, Xin Hua Li
  • Patent number: 11771149
    Abstract: A nursing garment in the style of a dress is disclosed. In some embodiments, the nursing garment may comprise a dress body having a front and a back. The dress body may comprise a neck opening, a left arm opening, a right arm opening, a legs opening, an upper placket, and a lower placket. The upper placket may comprise at least one buttonhole. The lower placket may comprise at least one button operable to couple with the at least one buttonhole. The dress body may further comprise a first zipper member coupled to either or the upper placket and the front. The dress body may further comprise a second zipper member coupled to the lower placket. The second zipper member may be operable to couple with the first zipper member. The upper placket and the lower placket may be separable to allow an infant to nurse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Lou Lou and Company
    Inventor: Karen Klakring
  • Patent number: 11600418
    Abstract: A magnetic sealing closure, comprising: a. a first flexible strip, with a plurality of cavities adapted to incorporate a plurality of magnetic elements; b. a second flexible strip, with a plurality of cavities adapted to incorporate a plurality of magnetic elements; wherein said sealing closure comprises membranes connectable to said first strip, and a second membrane connectable to said second strip, such that said plurality of magnetic elements of said second strip are embedded within said plurality of cavities between said second strip and said second membrane; when said first and second strips and are brought together from the side of said first and second membranes, magnetic elements of said first and said second strips magnetically attract each other, such that a sealing is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Philip Naftali, Izik Moalem
  • Patent number: 11540575
    Abstract: A headwear article is described herein. The headwear article includes a main body sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of a wearer's head. The main body includes a fastening mechanism having a pair of segments lining edges of a closable opening in the main body. Each segment of the fastening mechanism has a plurality of magnets and each of the plurality of magnets is configured to attract an opposite magnet located along an opposite edge of the opening to selectively close at least a portion of the opening around a bundle of hair when at least a portion of each of the segments of the fastening mechanism is beside and touching the other segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Ponyback Inc.
    Inventor: Stacey Keller
  • Patent number: 11338969
    Abstract: A package is provided to make it more resistant to access by individuals, such as small children, while remaining simple enough for an adult to open. A feature, such as a top gusset or a breachable flange or flap, can be provided to promote the child resistance attributes of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Mark Steele
  • Patent number: 11270823
    Abstract: A magnetic sealing closure, comprising: a. a first flexible strip, with a plurality of cavities adapted to incorporate a plurality of magnetic elements; b. a second flexible strip, with a plurality of cavities adapted to incorporate a plurality of magnetic elements; wherein said sealing closure comprises membranes connectable to said first strip, and a second membrane connectable to said second strip, such that said plurality of magnetic elements of said second strip are embedded within said plurality of cavities between said second strip and said second membrane; when said first and second strips and are brought together from the side of said first and second membranes, magnetic elements of said first and said second strips magnetically attract each other, such that a sealing is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Inventors: Philip Naftali, Izik Moalem
  • Patent number: 11027889
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing closure made of flexible magnetic strips with a non-uniform thickness, which provide an improved interlocked seal in addition to a magnetic seal. The sealing closure has strips with at least one guide that aligns automatically with another strip when the two strips are brought together to create a more secure sealing closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Fidlock GmbH
    Inventors: Donald Western, William Lee
  • Patent number: 10629349
    Abstract: A magnetic sealing closure, comprising: a. a first flexible strip, with a plurality of cavities adapted to incorporate a plurality of magnetic elements; b. a second flexible strip, with a plurality of cavities adapted to incorporate a plurality of magnetic elements; wherein said sealing closure comprises membranes connectable to said first strip, and a second membrane connectable to said second strip, such that said plurality of magnetic elements of said second strip are embedded within said plurality of cavities between said second strip and said second membrane; when said first and second strips and are brought together from the side of said first and second membranes, magnetic elements of said first and said second strips magnetically attract each other, such that a sealing is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: GOOPER HERMETEIC LTD.
    Inventors: Philip Naftali, Izik Moalem
  • Patent number: 10398817
    Abstract: A support apparatus, which is fastened to the center and to the left and right straps of an article of clothing suitable for nursing (e.g. a nursing bra), and can be worn for extended periods of time (e.g. a full work day). The support apparatus is operable in an open and closed position. In its open position, it securely holds a breast pump's shield on a breast, enabling a woman to pump breast milk in a “hands-free” manner, while also allowing for translational motion of the breast shield. In its closed position, it lays flat against a woman's chest without obstructing access to her breasts, enabling the woman to breastfeed an infant while wearing it. By operating the two positions of the support apparatus, a woman has the option of pumping milk in a “hands-free” manner with one breast, and simultaneously breastfeeding an infant with the other breast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Inventor: Crystal B. Harris
  • Patent number: 9987183
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable and foldable oxygen chamber, and more particularly, relates to a portable and foldable hyperbaric oxygen chamber that may be reduced in volume and conveniently carried and kept by including a tube capable of accommodating a patient and a body part which protects the tube and is divided into multiple cylindrical bodies formed in a longitudinal direction and inserted into and overlapped with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: IBEX MEDICAL SYSTEMS Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Suc Ho Yoon
  • Patent number: 9775389
    Abstract: A personal protection device for the protection of a portion of the body of a user is described. The device has an inflatable member intended to protect at least partially a zone of the body of a user. The personal protection device includes at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are superimposed in a corresponding overlapping area or superimposition area. In the personal protection device the height or thickness of at least one, or each, of the first portion and the second portion is, in the overlapping area or superimposition area, smaller than the height or thickness of a remaining part of the inflatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: DAINESE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Azzolin, Marcello Bencini
  • Patent number: 9474328
    Abstract: A spacer textile material has at least a portion of a tensile strand located between a first layer and a second layer of the spacer textile material where the first layer and second layer have been joined together to form channels in which the tensile strand moves freely. The tensile strand travels through the spacer textile material in a non-linear direction. Further, the channels may be formed in the spacer textile material in non-linear directions. The spacer textile material with a tensile strand may be incorporated into an article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Beye, Lysandre Follet
  • Patent number: 8997263
    Abstract: A zipper arrangement is configured to fasten a first fabric portion to a second fabric portion. The zipper arrangement includes a plurality of first zipper elements positioned along the first fabric portion and a plurality of second zipper elements positioned along the second fabric portion. A zipper closure includes a first closure member releasably coupled to a second closure member. The first closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the first fabric portion and the second closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the second fabric portion. A first slider is positioned on one side of the zipper closure and a second slider is positioned on an opposite side of the zipper closure. The zipper arrangement may be used to fasten and unfasten a front right garment portion and a front left garment portion by moving the sliders in opposing directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonas Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez, Gregory Daniel Louis Germe, Kajsa Cornelia Anna Maria Westman, Jinseok Hwang, Allison S. Conner
  • Patent number: 8782813
    Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to outerwear garments having an integrated suspension system that allows a user to carry the garment around the user's waist when the garment is not needed. One or more straps are provided that may be coupled to an interior surface of the outerwear. A single strap may extend around the body of the user, or, alternatively, multiple straps may be provided that are coupled to the outerwear and which may be coupled to each other to secure the straps. In various embodiments, the ends of the one or more straps may be coupled to one another to form a waist belt for attaching the outerwear about the waist of the user when the garment is not being worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Hidetoshi Usami
  • Patent number: 8631517
    Abstract: A garment securing device and adjustable positioning thereof. The garment securing device is a fabric fastener adjustably located between two prefabricated garment buttons. The fabric fastener adapted to secure a first shirt panel to a second shirt panel of a dress shirt including a collar button, a first torso button, and a second torso button, all symmetrically positioned and including associated eyelets. The fabric fastener includes a clothing button firmly attached with an adhesive to a first permanent magnet. The combination of a second permanent magnet and the first permanent magnet is to provide an alignment and the securing of the first shirt panel and the second shirt panel to each other between the first torso button and the second torso button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventor: John Ford Blakely
  • Patent number: 8533866
    Abstract: An article having an improved closure device. The article includes an opening including: (i) an overlapping portion with a receiving aperture; and (ii) an underlying surface; and (b) an asymmetrically offset fastener attached to the underlying surface of the article for fastening the underlying surface to the overlapping portion, wherein the asymmetrically offset fastener is dimensionally greater in one direction than in the other direction with respect to the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: VF Jeanswear Limited Partnership
    Inventor: John Lindquist
  • Patent number: 8528115
    Abstract: A garment with a zipper arrangement includes a collar, a plurality of right zipper elements provided along a front right portion of the garment, and a plurality of left zipper elements provided along the front left portion of the garment. A slider includes a front side, a top side, and a back side. The slider is configured to slide up as far as the collar and bring the plurality of right zipper elements into engagement with the plurality of left zipper elements. The slider is further configured to slide down and disengage the plurality of right zipper elements from the plurality of left zipper elements. A flexible pull member is coupled to the slider. The flexible pull member is designed and dimensioned to extend over the top side of the slider and be releasably coupled to an inner portion of the garment when the slider is at the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonas K. Damon, Alis Ayse Cambol, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: 8499362
    Abstract: Bulletproof vests, body armor, and other tactical vests with quick release buckle mechanisms are described along with methods of their use. The multi-point buckle mechanisms release upon rotating a shaft, allowing the vest panels and straps to fall cleanly to the ground without knocking the wearer off balance. Waist belt clips allow a wearer to put the vest on over his or her head without engaging the emergency release, or the multi-point buckle mechanism can release only the waist straps upon rotating the shaft in the opposite direction. A flap protects the rotatable quick release mechanism from inadvertent activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Guardian Protective Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: David Dennis
  • Patent number: 8484764
    Abstract: A zipper arrangement is configured to fasten a first fabric portion to a second fabric portion. The zipper arrangement includes a plurality of first zipper elements positioned along the first fabric portion and a plurality of second zipper elements positioned along the second fabric portion. A zipper closure includes a first closure member releasably coupled to a second closure member. The first closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the first fabric portion and the second closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the second fabric portion. A first slider is positioned on one side of the zipper closure and a second slider positioned on an opposite side of the zipper closure. When provided on a garment, the zipper arrangement may be used in association with a method for fastening a first garment portion to a second garment portion by moving the sliders in opposing directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez, Gregory Daniel Louis Germe, Kajsa Cornelia Anna Maria Westman, Jinseok Hwang, Allison S. Conner
  • Patent number: 8448264
    Abstract: A jacket for tactical use by police, for example, has a side opening just below the arm to the bottom of the jacket, with a quick-opening feature for fast access to a weapon secured under the jacket. The side opening is closed by a zipper pulled downwardly, concealed by a flap when closed. A small gripping tab extends out at the exterior of the jacket near the bottom edge, at the end of a rip cord secured to a buckle or clip positioned along the inside surface of the jacket. The clip snaps together to hold the jacket opening secured at bottom. When the rip cord is pulled, this has the effect of releasing the buckle and opening the zipper to separate the jacket along the opening line. The wearer can thus quickly reach a weapon or other implement by a rapid one-handed pull of the rip cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: 5.11 Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Ellsworth
  • Patent number: 8443465
    Abstract: The training system comprises a shell adapted to conform to a portion of a body of a wearer. The shell includes an exterior surface and an interior body contact surface. The interior body contact surface includes at least one pocket that is positioned and sized so as to correspond to an anatomical muscle group of the wearer. Preferably, the shell includes a plurality of sets of pockets, each set of pockets being shaped and positioned to correspond to different anatomical muscle groups of the wearer. A weight is also provided for each pocket. The weights are shaped substantially similar to their respective pockets and are formed from a combination of a flexible material and a metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Calvin Stewart
  • Patent number: 8407817
    Abstract: A garment includes a first side, possibly corresponding to a user's front. The first side includes left and right portions that each have a free mating edge. Fastener elements are attached to or formed in each of the right and left portions of the garment. One of the two portions includes a two layer placket. Some of the fastener elements include a portion on the outer layer of the two layer placket. At least one interstitial fastener element is positioned only on the inner layer and is between two other fastener elements that include a portion on the outer layer. The at least one interstitial fastener element may be positioned at a wearer's chest or waist region to minimize or eliminate gapping of the shirt in areas of larger girth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventor: Rochelle Behrens
  • Patent number: 8347422
    Abstract: A protective garment is provided and includes a jacket having various releasably mounted protective components. The jacket includes a protective collar of ballistic resistant fabric for protecting the neck of a wearer and has front and rear portions which are releasably connected together at opposed side portions of the collar so that the front and rear portions can fold down when not in use. A protective plate is releasably fastened to the front of the jacket and the fastening mechanism allows the plate to be held in a number of different vertical positions. The jacket also includes a rear pocket for housing a rear protective plate. The sleeves of the jacket include a sleeve extension which is slideably mounted to the main sleeve to vary its effective length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Allen-Vanguard Corporation
    Inventors: Shaik Kalaam, Danny Crossman, Clint Alexander Hedge, Aris Makris, Justin Myles, Richard Jean L'Abbe, Geoffrey Richard Fisher, Magda Slobozianu, Ildiko Palfy, Ismail El Maach, Amir Farshid, Brent Almstedt
  • Patent number: 8336116
    Abstract: A garment having a ventilated garment closure system including a vented zipper is provided. A first flap is disposed on a first side of a vented zipper, and a second flap disposed on a second side of the vented zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventors: Angela Jodie Gomes Seguin, Marc A. Bay
  • Patent number: 8234720
    Abstract: A sweatshirt is disclosed that has a main body with a front panel and a back panel. The front panel includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The back panel also includes an inner surface and an outer surface. A pair of pockets having a pair of opposing edges is positioned on a lower edge of the front panel proximate the opening. At least one closure means is positioned in the front panel. The closure means includes a bottom zipper and a second zipper. The bottom zipper includes a first row teeth and a second row teeth extending along the pair of opposing edges in the front panel. The second zipper includes a first row teeth and a second row teeth extending along the opposing edges of the pair of pockets, each being proximate the bottom zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventors: Seth Freedman, Lindsey Demayo
  • Patent number: 8201271
    Abstract: Bulletproof vests, body armor, and other tactical vests with quick release buckle mechanisms are described along with methods of their use. The multi-point buckle mechanisms release upon rotating a shaft, allowing the vest panels and straps to fall cleanly to the ground without knocking the wearer off balance. Waist belt clips allow a wearer to put the vest on over his or her head without engaging the emergency release, or the multi-point buckle mechanism can release only the waist straps upon rotating the shaft in the opposite direction. A flap protects the rotatable quick release mechanism from inadvertent activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Guardian Protective Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: David Dennis
  • Publication number: 20110231980
    Abstract: A dress shirt with a modified button placket with switchable buttons is disclosed. The modified button placket provides a wearer with the ability to switch between “work” and “play” buttons for a different fashion look. The modified button placket includes a button-side section including a first button and a second button. The modified button placket also includes a button-hole side inner layer section and a button-hole side outer layer section. In some embodiments, the first button could be a more conservative “work shirt button” while the second button could be a trendier “social outing button.” If the wearer is going to a professional meeting, the wearer of dress shirt could fasten and expose only the work buttons to the outside audience. The play buttons would be left hidden behind both button-hole side inner layer and a button-hole side outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: VIICII LLC
    Inventors: Donny Chen, Frederick Li, Franklin Shen
  • Patent number: 8001618
    Abstract: A ventilated and water-resistant garment is provided. The ventilated garment has at least one vent disposed in a wind-resistant protective material layer and has a closure to selectively permit fluid flow through the vent. A breathable material underlies the vent. The vent has a securing strap with a fastener that secures with a complementary fastener to ensure that the breathable material is substantially exposed to promote fluid flow through the breathable material. A pair of vents is preferably provided in the garment with each have a securing strap with a fastener that removably engages with the complementary fastener on the other securing strap to enhance flow through the vents. Further, double-vent water-resistant openings are provided, having a primary and a secondary closable opening, which can be offset from one another to enhance water and fluid impermeability while providing ventilation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Sullivans, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc A Bay
  • Patent number: 7992222
    Abstract: A garment includes a first side, possibly corresponding to a user's front. The first side includes left and right portions that each have a free mating edge. Fastener elements are attached to or formed in each of the right and left portions of the garment. One of the two portions includes a two layer placket. Some of the fastener elements include a portion on the outer layer of the two layer placket. At least one interstitial fastener element is positioned only on the inner layer and is between two other fastener elements that include a portion on the outer layer. The at least one interstitial fastener element may be positioned at a wearer's chest or waist region to minimize or eliminate gapping of the shirt in areas of larger girth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Rochelle Behrens
  • Patent number: 7934269
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article of clothing and a method for accessing a portion of a patient's body for treatment that permit an area of treatment to remain substantially covered. In one embodiment, a shirt/jacket is provided that has a first closeable opening in the front of the shirt/jacket that extends from the bottom of the shirt/jacket to the top of the collar or neckline and a second closeable opening extending from the outer cuff of a sleeve to the neckline at the outer top side of the collar. The second closeable opening is preferably opened and closed by a hook and loop fastener. This permits tubing to be routed through the second closeable opening to be attached to an intravenous access device in a patient's arm and for the shirt sleeve to remain substantially closed and cover the patient even when treatment is being provided to the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventors: Charles M. Lask, Merle B. Lask
  • Patent number: 7849519
    Abstract: To make it easy for a rider to put on protective clothing provided with air bags and to effectively absorb an impact on the rider using the air bags. A wearable air bag system is provided wherein the rider puts on the protective clothing beforehand. An air bag for covering a chest portion of a rider in an undivided manner is provided on the back surface of a front main section of a jacket worn by the rider. The jacket has opening edges capable of being opened and closed by a fastener. The opening edges are provided on the front main section of the jacket to be closer to one sleeve of the jacket in such a manner that the air bag is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Goto
  • Patent number: 7836519
    Abstract: A uniform-type chef suit garment that appears to have physically separate jacket and pants but that includes an upper torso jacket and liner which is attached to the pants to optimize comfort by eliminating a fitted waist, while improving serviceability during cleaning of the garment. The garment includes various means that enable the wearer to don and remove the chef suit. In various embodiments, the pants are further adapted to be adjustable in length or to have a length limiting feature to prevent undesirable wear and soiling of the cuffs. In various preferred configurations, the jacket may preferably also incorporate a jacket taper adjustment feature as well as various implement holding elements that can be adapted to retain towels, gloves, cooking utensils, and other implements. In various alternative modifications, reversible breast lapels are incorporated into the garment to prolong clean and professional appearance and serviceability in operational food service environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: Todd T. Zahler
  • Patent number: 7823220
    Abstract: An item of clothing is convertible between different configurations. A vest may be removably fixed onto a jacket by devices different from those which are used to fix together the front portions of the jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Alpinestars Research SRL
    Inventor: Giovanni Mazzarolo
  • Patent number: 7793360
    Abstract: A high-visibility covering is removably attached to a firefighter turnout coat at the shoulders and front closure by easily separable fasteners so that the assemblage can be donned as a single coat and the high-visibility covering can be easily ripped off. In one embodiment, the covering is a single panel that wraps around the coat, extending from the shoulders to the waist or hips. In another embodiment, the covering is composed of three panels, two front panels and a back panel. Front shoulder straps on the covering are removably attached to the front of the turnout coat at the shoulders. Back shoulder straps on the panel overlap and are removably attached to the corresponding front shoulder straps. In the three panel embodiment, the back panel has a pair of lappets that overlap and are removably attached to the corresponding front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J Blauer, Thomas W Ames
  • Publication number: 20100186136
    Abstract: A high-visibility covering is removably attached to a firefighter turnout coat at the shoulders and front closure by easily separable fasteners so that the assemblage can be donned as a single coat and the high-visibility covering can be easily ripped off. In one embodiment, the covering is a single panel that wraps around the coat, extending from the shoulders to the waist or hips. In another embodiment, the covering is composed of three panels, two front panels and a back panel. Front shoulder straps on the covering are removably attached to the front of the turnout coat at the shoulders. Back shoulder straps on the panel overlap and are removably attached to the corresponding front shoulder straps. In the three panel embodiment, the back panel has a pair of lappets that overlap and are removably attached to the corresponding front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: BLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Blauer, Thomas W. Ames
  • Patent number: 7735151
    Abstract: A safety vest is claimed and described. In preferred embodiments, the vest includes a front panel formed from a first section and a second section. The vest also includes a donning fastener having a first and second side. The first donning fastener side connects to the first section of the front panel. The vest also includes a safety fastener having a first safety fastener side and a second safety fastener side. In most embodiments, the first side of the safety fastener is positioned on the second donning fastener side. The second safety fastener side is connected to the second section of the front panel. The vest can be donned, secured, and removed with the donning fastener and, because of safety fasteners, will safely break away from a wearer under tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventors: Philip Young, Tamara L. Joyce
  • Publication number: 20100138973
    Abstract: A garment fastening device for adjacent left and half side of a garment together. The zip-linc device holds adjacent left and right half side of the zipper by having a left side holder, right side holder and left and right side holders attached laterally opposite side of the holders. The right side holder holds on to behind the zipper teeth left side of the garment. The right side holder holds on to behind the zipper teeth of right side. The left holder and right holder are laterally attached to the opposite sides of the left and right gripper's.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Izora Summons
  • Publication number: 20100107300
    Abstract: An adaptable coat or coat insert with three different modes of use: the first allows the coat to be worn by a pregnant woman, the second allows the wearer of the coat to carry an infant secured to the chest, and the third allows the coat to be worn as a standard coat by a non-pregnant person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Johnny Woon Chung Yiu
  • Patent number: 7707651
    Abstract: A two panel convertible maternity coat that can be used by a woman before, after, and during pregnancy, a pregnancy panel, and a baby panel. Pregnancy is accommodated through the addition of the pregnancy panel between the front sides of the coat. The pregnancy panel is wider at the bottom and tapered toward the top. The two panel convertible maternity coat also can be used as a garment for covering both baby and mother, father, or other wearer though the addition of the baby panel between the front sides of the coat. The baby panel is shaped wider at the top and tapers down to a lower portion. Means are provided for readily fastening each panel separately to the coat so as to provide for ease in transitioning between the uses of the coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Barbara E. White
  • Patent number: 7684755
    Abstract: Disclosed is a garment (102) made of a particular type of material, the garment can include a garment appendage (104, 108, 110, 112) and a sensor (114, 116) coupled to the garment appendage with the sensor configured to detect activation of the garment appendage. The garment can further include a controller (126) coupled to the sensor, with the controller configured to control a function of an electronic device based on activation of the garment appendage when sensed by the sensor. Also disclosed is a method of a garment as described above, the method including activating the garment appendage so that the sensor detects the activation, and processing a signal from the sensor by the controller to that the controller controls a function of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: William S Pierce, Gary J Oswald
  • Patent number: 7641536
    Abstract: Wings attached to form the back panels of a brassiere are provided with the male and female fastener elements in the form of patches by ultrasonic welding of the patches to the diecut fabric wings. The male and female fastener elements are preferably of the snap type hook and eye plastic fastener elements which can be injection molded or ultrasonically bonded to the patches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Fildan Accessories Corporation
    Inventors: Gerhard Fildan, Karl Wanzenböck
  • Publication number: 20090265829
    Abstract: A garment having a ventilated garment closure system including a vented zipper is provided. A first flap is disposed on a first side of a vented zipper, and a second flap disposed on a second side of the vented zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Robison's Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Jodie Gomes Seguin, Marc A. Bay
  • Publication number: 20090205096
    Abstract: An integrated garment and storage unit system can include a storage unit, one or more carrying straps attached to the storage unit, a garment body configured to be worn on a user's torso, a first fastener attached to the garment body proximate to the waist opening, and a second fastener attached on the exterior surface of the garment body on the back side. the first and second fasteners can be positioned such that when the garment body is folded or rolled two or more times onto itself the second fastener is positioned proximate to the first fastener such that the first and the second fasteners can be joined to secure the garment body for storage on the first side of the storage unit so that the folder or rolled garment body fits at least approximately within the first area. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and/or articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Robert M. Seemann
  • Patent number: 7568298
    Abstract: The present invention provides a 3-D fabric with a plurality of channels. Loops in the channels distribute force over the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: DashAmerica, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Kerns
  • Publication number: 20090070913
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cloak-type raincoat which can be rapidly put on so as to prevent garments and personal belongings from becoming wet owing to rain or snow falling suddenly. The raincoat is about 0.05 mm and is very thin, thus allowing a user to walk or perform actions without suffering inconvenience. The raincoat is made of a transparent material, thus easily ensuring visibility, therefore allowing the user to safely walk at night. The volume of the raincoat is small, so that it is convenient to carry or store the raincoat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Young Ha Park
  • Publication number: 20090070914
    Abstract: A garment having a jacket and a removable vest is provided. The vest includes first and second front vest panels, each having proximal and distal side edges, with each distal side edge being joined to a respective side edge of a rear vest panel. A pair of openings to be called armholes are formed through the vest. The jacket includes first and second front jacket panels, each having proximal and distal side edges, with each distal side edge being joined to a respective side edge of a rear jacket panel. A pair of sleeves are joined to the jacket such that the vest may be worn over the jacket, with the pair of sleeves projecting through the pair of openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Juliet Marie Landeck, David William Landeck
  • Patent number: 7386893
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved laminated concealed zipper closure for an outwear, comprising: an upper fabric formed with one slit dividing the upper fabric into a left panel and a right panel, each of the left and right panels having an edge facing the other; a first narrow fabric piece attached underneath the left panel; a second narrow fabric piece attached underneath the right panel; a zipper attached underneath the first narrow fabric piece and the second narrow fabric piece; a first transparent reinforcing member straddling over the edge of the left panel and the first narrow fabric piece; and a second transparent reinforcing member straddling over the edge of the right panel and the second narrow fabric piece. Further disclosed is a method of making such a laminated concealed zipper closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: J. Adams & Associates Limited
    Inventor: Yung-Sheng Chang
  • Patent number: 7089599
    Abstract: A nestable hanger including: a support means for supportably hanging the hanger on a display; a body supported by the support means and having two pinch grips disposed thereon for retaining a garment therein; where the hanger nests in a stack of similar hangers such that the hanger interlocks with the stack of similar hangers. The hanger can be in a plane substantially parallel with a plane of the stack of similar hangers, or alternatively, in substantially a same plane as the stack of similar hangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Spotless Plastics Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Stanley F. Gouldson, Olaf F. Olk
  • Patent number: 7036190
    Abstract: A flexible and extensible closure apparatus for use in apparel is disclosed. The flexible and extensible closure apparatus provides continuity to securely join different pieces of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Demarest