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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7278171 | Clothing protector system A clothing protector system includes a bib for protecting an article of clothing of a user and a scarf. The bib has a front side configured to face outwardly from a user, a back side configured to contact the user, and opposite longitudinal sides. The scarf is attac... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7200871 | Fabric for load bearing vests having a pocket fastening system A loop fabric sheet for a load bearing vest having a rotary die cut pattern including an array of holes extending through the sheet for receipt of snaps to interface with a Snap Grid removable pocket and an array of slots extending through the fabric sheet to accomm... | 04/10/2007 |
| 6772166 | SQL-based analytic algorithm for clustering A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for performing data mining applications in a relational database management system. An analytic algorithm for clustering is performed by the computer. The analytic algorithm for clustering includes SQL statements perfo... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6748388 | Method and mechanism for storing and managing self-descriptive heterogeneous data The present invention provides a method and mechanism to store and manage self-descriptive heterogeneous data in a database system. In one embodiment, a generic datatype is defined which encapsulate type descriptions along with the actual data itself. Another generi... | 06/08/2004 |
| 5970513 | Multi-piece integrated body armor system (MIBAS) The Multi-Piece, Integrated Body Armor System is a two component system. The first component consists of a small piece of body armor, worn as an undergarment, that can weigh less than 2 pounds (a hard ballistic plate is optional) and covers the human uppe... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5444872 | Overlapping hospital gown A hospital-type gown wherein comfort, style and cost savings in manufacture are provided, yet still enabling the patient wearer to preserve modesty while providing necessary access to the patient by a doctor or nurse for either examination or treatment wh... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5375261 | Dickies of a cylindrical knit with a pocket for a warmer pack A dickie of a generally cylindrical configuration comprising an upper extent formed with a neck opening of a cylindrical configuration for passage of a wearer's head and having a reduced diameter, the neck opening having a turned over upper end and a pair... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5267352 | Upper torso restraining device An upper torso restraining device is disclosed for maintaining an individual in a seated position in a chair or similar by providing attachment and support of the upper torso. An external upper body garment with appearance similar to ordinary clothing is ... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5144696 | Article of clothing An article of clothing comprises an elongated fabric tube and a generally circular elastic band wherein, by passing the band over different parts of the tube, various decorative and functional article forms are provided.... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5008959 | Bulletproof dress shirt A bulletproof dress shirt is disclosed which incorporates the following features: ease of installation, adjustability and removability through the use of VELCRO fasteners; lightweight design and removable bulletproof pads for ease in laundering; optional ... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4912780 | Combined shirt and religious garment A combined shirt and religious article that is rectangular in shape, includes a neck opening, and fasteners for fitting it to the torso of the wearer. It replaces the need for a separate undershirt and fringed religious garment.... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4833732 | Comfort vest and collar A comfort vest has front and back panels that cover a person's chest and back. The vest is held in place by a pair of shoulder straps that join the front and back panels. One shoudler strap is split to create two seams. Releaseable fasteners attached to t... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4809626 | Shirt An improved shirt to facilitate the wearing of a tie comprises first and second flaps attached to the respective front panels of a shirt. Upon a button/buttonhole engagement on the respective flaps, the overlapped flaps cooperate with the shirt panels to ... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4780912 | Dickey A dickey is split along one side corresponding with a person's shoulder and the side of the person's neck. The seams along the split are provided with flexible and adjustable fasteners that adjustably close the seams. The split seams enable the dickey to ... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4466135 | Bulletproof dress shirt A bulletproof dress shirt is disclosed which incorporates the following features: ease of installation, adjustability and removability through the use of VELCRO fasteners; lightweight design and removable bulletproof pads for ease in laundering; optional ... | 08/21/1984 |
| 4320538 | Wearing apparel The apparel is an uninsulated vest having insulated arms and adapted to be worn underneath a sleeveless insulated jacket.... | 03/23/1982 |
