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  • Process for the preparation of an additive as a food supplement based on seaweeds for birds and animals; as well as the product obtained and its use in the food conversion and in the production of bird and animal meat
    Patent number: 10905147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an additive as a food supplement based on algae for birds and animals. It also describes the food additive obtained, formulated with seaweed extract, whey, malto-dextrin, proteins, amino acids, minerals, fiber, fat, hormones, and has a final powder form. In addition, the use of the food additive to increase the weight gain in animals, the weight gain in eggs of birds, and for the production of meat in birds and animals is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: PATAGONIA BIOTECNOLOGÍA S.A.
    Inventor: Marcelo Brintrup Meeder
  • Wading crampon
    Patent number: 9918518
    Abstract: A non-cleated, soft metal traction device reduces or eliminates slippage on wet and hard surfaces, such as mossy rocks beneath the water surface of a body of water. The traction device includes at least one external metal shank, plate or bar attachable to a footwear item with a desired binding system. The shank is preferably made from a soft metal material, such as a non-heat-treated aluminum alloy, so it is soft enough to grip and elastically conform to moist, wet or otherwise slippery rock and shale. The contact surface of the shank may include grooves, ribs, spaced apart ridges, or other small surface variations to improve the traction of the device in transition environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Yvon Chouinard
  • WRAP AROUND SPORTS BRA WITH SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20110117818
    Abstract: A continuous sports bra includes a main body cut from a single piece of tubular material and wrap-around side panels coupled to the main body. The main body includes support cups and is configured to encircle the upper torso of the wearer. The sports bra includes shoulder straps that extend upward from the main body to a back panel. Coupled to the back panel are two side panels that extend forward and thus back around and beneath the support cups of the main body to provide additional support. The free ends of the side panels may clasp together directly or be coupled to the main body proximate a front, central region of the torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Karen Barnard
  • Shelving system
    Patent number: 6123033
    Abstract: According to one aspect the invention a shelving system is provided comprising first and second vertically extending support structures, and a first set of shelving assemblies. The first and second vertically extending support structures are horizontally spaced from one another and the shelving assemblies are mounted above one another between the support structures. Each shelving assembly has at least one major surface and is locatable respectively in a first orientation, and a second orientation. In the first orientation the major surface remains substantially horizontal. In the second orientation the major surface is substantially vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignees: Patagonia, Inc., Utility, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. J. Polley, Todd W. Jacobson
  • Method for manufacturing soft cloth durable luggage
    Patent number: 6003646
    Abstract: A process for designing durable and esthetically pleasing luggage. The luggage features a top and bottom created from a thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer provides a durable surface while allowing luggage design in different shapes. A radio frequency process is used to couple different sections of the luggage. This process removes the need for unsightly stitches while simplifying construction. In addition, the lower and upper sections of the luggage are coupled by a zipper mechanism that is not visible from the exterior of the luggage. This protected zipper adds to the durability and esthetic form of the luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Paudler
  • REINFORCED FABRIC SEAM
    Publication number: 20130316119
    Abstract: A composite seam system including a narrow weld bead joining two panels of fabric and a seam tape applied thereon. The applied seam tape comprises a top layer, a reinforcing layer and an adhesive layer melted through the reinforcing layer and connecting the top layer to the fabric panels over the weld bead. The narrow weld bead and the small seam allowance of the fabric panels it joins allows the seam tape to be secured over the weld bead to the fabric panels while lying in a flat plane. The use of a narrow reinforcing layer of woven polyester, nylon or non-woven ultra-fine fibrous material in the seam tape allows the seam tape to be flexible enough to move with the fabric it joins, reducing the incidence of tape edge abrasion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: PATAGONIA, INC.
    Inventor: RANDY HARWARD
  • Footwear for water sports
    Patent number: 5771610
    Abstract: An athletic water sports shoe. The water sports athletic shoe features a rubber outsole for a strong grip on wet surfaces. In addition to the rubber outsole, a rubber rand extends the rubber surface to the sides of the shoes such that sides of the wearers foot can be used as gripping surfaces. The sides of the shoes are constructed of a waterproof mesh that allows water to flow in and out of the shoe. The inside of the shoe features a neoprene gasket that forms a water-tight seal around the ankle of the wearer. The water-tight seal around the ankle of the wearer prevents sand from entering the shoe. Furthermore, the neoprene gasket protects the foot from bumps and scrapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve McDonald
  • Fabric joining method and system
    Patent number: 8127701
    Abstract: A fabric joining method and system for attaching a first piece of fabric having synthetic content to a second piece of fabric having synthetic content. The method includes welding the first piece of fabric to the second piece of fabric at a seam and sewing the first piece of fabric to the second piece of fabric using a stitch that crosses the welded seam. An example method includes ultrasonically welding a first piece of fleece fabric to a second piece of fleece fabric followed by stitching along and across the welded seam completely through the fabric layers using a zig-zag stitch. The system includes a first piece of fabric, a second piece of fabric fused to the first piece of fabric at a welded seam, and a thread stitched across the welded seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Harward
  • Reinforced fabric seam
    Patent number: 8518511
    Abstract: A composite seam system including a narrow weld bead joining two panels of fabric and a seam tape applied thereon. The applied seam tape comprises a top layer, a reinforcing layer and an adhesive layer melted through the reinforcing layer and connecting the top layer to the fabric panels over the weld bead. The narrow weld bead and the small seam allowance of the fabric panels it joins allows the seam tape to be secured over the weld bead to the fabric panels while lying in a flat plane. The use of a narrow reinforcing layer of woven polyester, nylon or non-woven ultra-fine fibrous material in the seam tape allows the seam tape to be flexible enough to move with the fabric it joins, reducing the incidence of tape edge abrasion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Harward
  • Watersports inflation vest
    Patent number: 8911273
    Abstract: A selectively inflatable watersports inflation device is disclosed. The device is a vest or another wearable device having an inner layer, an outer layer, and a bladder between the inner and outer layers. The device also includes one or more canisters coupled to the bladder and configured to selectively deliver pressurized gas into the bladder to provide flotation when actuated. The device also includes a pressure release valve that can also be manually actuated to release pressure from the bladder. The device can include multiple discrete canisters that can each be deployed independently of one another to provide an inflatable device that can be triggered multiple times even in hazardous conditions such as high surf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventors: Fletcher Chouinard, Casey Shaw
  • Securing apparatus for clothing
    Patent number: 5263202
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasably securing an opening of a garment is described. The apparatus includes a drawstring, a casing with a window, and a cord lock. The casing has an inner tunnel and encloses the opening. The drawstring runs through the tunnel of the casing. The drawstring extends out of the casing at the window. The cord lock is located at the window inside the casing for locking the drawstring from moving into the casing when the cord lock is in a locking state, and for releasing the drawstring to move freely when the cord lock is in a releasing state. As the drawstring is tightened when the cord lock is in the locking state, the cord lock is prevented from travelling with the drawstring thereby allowing the drawstring to slide through the cord lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Siberell
  • Dropseat waders and suspension system
    Patent number: 10178883
    Abstract: A trouser garment is disclosed. The trouser garment may be a fishing wader. The garment includes a quick-release dropseat to enhance the ease of personal relief, such as a WC break, without completely removing the garment. The garment may include a trouser portion, a bib portion, and a suspension system. A posterior support strap is threaded through a guide, such as a loop, to aid in the mating two ends of a quick-release dropseat buckle. The posterior support strap is coupled to left and right shoulder straps to form the suspension system. The guide and one end of the dropseat buckle are positioned on a posterior surface of the garment. The garment may include cam buckles to enable the adjustment of the left and right shoulder straps and the height of the bib portion. The garment may be worn as a full bib or as a pant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart Bonime, Sara Davison
  • Reinforced fabric seam
    Patent number: 9012003
    Abstract: A composite seam system including a narrow weld bead joining two panels of fabric and a seam tape applied thereon. The applied seam tape comprises a top layer, a reinforcing layer and an adhesive layer melted through the reinforcing layer and connecting the top layer to the fabric panels over the weld bead. The narrow weld bead and the small seam allowance of the fabric panels it joins allows the seam tape to be secured over the weld bead to the fabric panels while lying in a flat plane. The use of a narrow reinforcing layer of woven polyester, nylon or non-woven ultra-fine fibrous material in the seam tape allows the seam tape to be flexible enough to move with the fabric it joins, reducing the incidence of tape edge abrasion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Harward
  • Methods for stabilizing and garments including stabilized quilted insulation
    Patent number: 11647801
    Abstract: Methods for stabilizing insulation and constructing garments from the insulation are disclosed. Methods include arranging the fibers into a plurality of bundle structures. The fibers may be synthetic fibers. The method may include receiving the bundle structures into bundle channels. The bundle channels are formed by tacks. The bundle channels enable the uniform distribution of the bundle structures prior to stitching quilting stitch lines. Multiple quilting stitch lines are stitched after the bundle structures are uniformly distributed. The quilting stitch lines are orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the bundle structures. The quilting stitch lines provide lateral as well as longitudinal stabilization of the uniform density of the bundle structures. The distance between the quilting stitch lines may be based on the loft of the fibers and/or a required durability of the garment. The quilting stitch lines are generally horizontal, while the longitudinal axis of the bundle structures are vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Dee, Tetsuya O'Hara, Randall Harward
  • Modular backpack and utility vest
    Patent number: 5639005
    Abstract: A modular utility vest system is disclosed. A front portion of a utility vest is designed to accommodate the needs of a particular sporting activity. The front portion of the utility vest further includes a pair of buckles at the top of the utility vest near the shoulders of a wearer and a buckle on either side of the vest near the waist of a wearer. A backpack designed for use with the utility vest front portion includes complementary buckles on the tops of the shoulder straps for attaching the top buckles on the utility vest front portion. The backpack further includes complementary buckles on the lower sides of the backpack for attaching the side buckles on the utility vest front portion. If a user wishes to use the utility vest without the backpack, there is a webbing harness that comprises two pieces of webbing sewed in an "X" configuration. The webbing harness is worn on the back of the user and includes two complementary top buckles for attaching to the top buckles on the utility vest front portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Yvon Chouinard
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