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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8122519 | System and method for securing accessories to wearable items A system and method for securing accessories to shoes and other wearable items is described. One illustrative embodiment is a system for attaching a decorative accessory to a wearable item, the system comprising a shaft having first and second ends; a first shoulder... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7996922 | Cuff for storing object around wrist A method of making a cuff by obtaining a piece of flexible material in the shape of a rectangle having first and second longitudinal edges, front and back faces, and first and second latitudinal edges; folding over the first and second latitudinal edges to meet the ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7793361 | Article of apparel incorporating a separable electronic device An article of apparel is disclosed that includes an electronic device. The apparel is at least partially formed from a material element that defines an aperture. The electronic device is locatable within the aperture and removably-securable to the material element. ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7383588 | Body wrap A wrap for a body part such as a human wrist. The wrap includes an elongated flexible and helical-shaped member which is constructed of a material having shape memory so that, upon release of the member following deflection of the member, the member returns to its o... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7326227 | Tourniquet padding Tourniquet padding and methods of its use with a tourniquet are provided. The tourniquet padding comprises a cover sheet with at least one surface having anti-slip properties, and can be made with and without a compressible padding material disposed on the cover she... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314457 | Orthopedic cast or splint An orthopedic stockinette includes a preformed sleeve of elastic fabric material. At least a portion of the sleeve is drawn together to form secondary sleeves for receiving digits of a wearer and serving as a divider between the received digits. An orthopedic cast o... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7310830 | Method of messaging A method of conveying information or a message, wherein two shirts on two wearers are used with the first part of a message and/or graphic on the first shirt, and the second part of the message and/or graphic on the second shirt. The messages and/or graphics can be ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310825 | Garment element with an access opening In a garment element, for example a cuff for a sleeve, an access opening is defined between an overlap section extending between two attachment sections, the overlap section being formed of interleaving fabric ends suitably stiffened to provide a self-sealing functi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305718 | Firearm safety gloves and wristbands A firearm safety retaining glove or wristband includes an adjustable wristband or wristband portion releasably securable about a users wrist, a safety retaining strap attached at one end to the wristband or wristband portion, and extendable forwardly to and between ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7290291 | Mitt An improved mitt for cold weather use is configured to provide a variety of modes of wear. The mitt is convertible between a fully closed position for covering the hand and fingers and open positions for exposure of the thumb and/or finger(s) or the entire hand. An ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275266 | Protective garment having reflective, fluorescent, or vision-enhancing strip having end seam covered by protective strip In a protective garment comprising an outer shell, wherein a reflective, fluorescent, or vision-enhancing strip is sewn to the outer shell on a generally tubular portion of the protective garment so that one end of the reflective, fluorescent, or vision-enhancing st... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273057 | Tethered styling instrument and method of use A styling device manipulated by a user that includes a hand-held styling comb; a wrist band that is adapted for attachment about the wrist of the user; and a tether line having one end attached to the hand-held styling comb and the other opposite end attached to the... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252092 | Method and device for using styling tape for body and hair accessorizing A method of using styling tape for body part and hair accessorizing is disclosed. The method may include cutting a self-adhesive tape into a strip or other elongate shape and stretching it to obtain at least some tension. The user may wrap the self-adhesive strip ar... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252215 | Watch protector for protecting a wrist-watch A watch protector for protecting a wrist-watch worn around a wrist has a bottom protective panel, a top protective panel, and a watch cover portion. The bottom protective panel is adapted to be positioned around the wrist. The top protective panel fits over the bott... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237272 | Protective clothing and flexible mesh from interwoven metal rings for production of protective clothing A flexible mesh of interwoven metal rings for production of protective clothing is provided with one or more recesses in which an oblong stiffening element is arranged, which latter consists of a metal strap made from a spring material and is provided with holes at ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7200870 | Protective sleeve for the forearm of a wearer A protective sleeve for use when handling animals to protect against cuts and scratches. The sleeve has an outer puncture-resistant surface and a scratch-resistant layer. The sleeve tapers from the elbow toward the hand of the user. A thumb receiving aperture is pro... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7200872 | Article of thermal clothing for covering the underlying area at the gap between a coat sleeve and a glove An article of thermal clothing for covering an underlying area at a gap between a coat sleeve and a glove. The article of clothing includes a tube having a distal portion terminating in a distal end, a proximal portion terminating in a proximal end, and a side openi... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7168098 | Display system for a garment The invention is directed to a garment comprising a first and second sleeves, a flap, and a pocket. The arms of a wearer are fitted through the first and second sleeves. The first and second sleeves have first and second openings, respectively. The flap is provided ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7146646 | Protective method using reversible garment for military or paramilitary firefighter Being reversible, a protective garment for a military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker has a shell of high visibility and a shell of low visibility. The shell of high visibility has portions that are reflective, fluorescent, or both, which the shell o... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7120936 | Watch cuff A shirt cuff has a cut-out opening providing a window through which a wristwatch can be viewed and accessed as it is being worn in an operative viewing position. A flexible fabric flap is attached to the cuff and is positioned under the viewing window, thus providin... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121587 | Wearable book A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same siz... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7048162 | Hands-free forearm carrier of articles Described is a carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm. The carrier includes a carrier body having a top side, a center portion, and an end portion on each side of the center portion. The carrier also includes means for fastening the end portions to each ot... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7039958 | Dual adjustable strap apparatus and method The general method and apparatus of the invention comprises an adjustable strap system to secure one object to another, or one or more objects in a folded, rolled, or gathered position. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a single elongated strap of material ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7020900 | Elastically retained hat and band A hat includes an elasticized band that extends around the periphery of the hat's crown to retain the hat on the head of a wearer. The elasticity of the band in a longitudinal direction is not uniform across its width. Instead the elasticity is greater in one region... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004111 | Treat dispenser An animal reward dispensing apparatus for attaching to an animal trainer's forearm, the apparatus having a dispensing tube defined about a longitudinal axis, the dispensing tube having at least a first and second attaching straps for attaching the dispensing tube to... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6979198 | Learning method and apparatus A method of learning and apparatus useful therein in which a card carrying a visual representation of a concept to be learned in displayed through a window carried on a common-use article, such as luggage items, decorative desk or table accouterments. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978487 | Apparatus for enhancing absorption and dissipation of impact forces for sweatbands used in connection with helmets A sweatband designed to be worn on the head of a user under a pre-existing helmet, for usage in a variety of sporting activities. Due to the presence of an additional layer beneath the helmet, it takes additional time for impact forces to reach the user's head, thus... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6968572 | Fluid barrier arm cuff The present invention is directed to a fluid barrier apparatus for an arm. In one broad aspect, the apparatus includes a seal portion defining an opening for the arm or any part thereof. The seal restricts passage of fluid between clothing or bare skin and the appar... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6942632 | Wrist support apparatus for bowling The present invention relates to a wrist apparatus for handling a bowling ball. The apparatus comprises a hand plate to which is affixed a strap controller which clamps the back of wrist to the hand plate efficiently by tightening the strap with fixed and rotating r... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6934968 | Absorbent neck shield A wrap-around absorbent shield forms a semi-tight seal with the flesh of a subject, where at least a part of the shield at the semi-tight seal is made of an absorbent material. The combination of the absorbent material and the semi-tight seal substantially prevents ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932667 | Wrist band call conditioner for friction game calls A wrist band call conditioner (10) is intended to be conveniently worn around the wrist of a hunter during an active hunt. The wrist band call conditioner is to be used when needed to clean and condition friction game call sound producing surfaces. The wrist ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6931666 | Serving mitt An apparatus that can function, in one aspect, as a cloth serving mitt. The apparatus includes a hollow tube having an inferior opening with dimensions for extending an arm there through. When an arm is extended through the tube, the serving mitt covers the arm from... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926151 | Tool holder and method of use The present invention is directed to a tool holder convertible between storage and display configurations and a method of manufacture therefor. In one embodiment, the tool holder includes a flexible wrapper including first and second parallel major and minor edges a... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6807680 | Adjustable band to be worn by a person or animal A band to be worn on the limb of a person or animal is provided. The band includes an outer member having an inner surface on which is provided one of a mating pair of fastening elements. A strap is attached to the outer member adjacent an end thereof, so as to defi... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6772445 | Cooling bracelet A cooling bracelet having a hollow chamber for holding a frozen liquid such as water. The cooling bracelet has a hollow chamber with a plug so the user may easily refill the hollow chamber with a freezable liquid and freeze the bracelet for cooling purposes. The coo... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6701532 | Elastic fashion accessory band An improved fashion accessory band formed of elastic material is provided, wherein opposing ends of an elongated band of elastic material are coupled together to form an annular-shaped accessory. The outer face is decorated and can include a label and one... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6687916 | Defense band and method of self defense A band, including an extendable loop and worn around a user's arm, is used to apply a compressive force to an attacker's neck in self-defense. When the user positions the hand associated with the band against one side of the neck and grasps the extendable... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6644694 | Wearable folded map A foldable, weather-resistant reference guide for wearing on the arm, torso, or leg. The foldable, weather-resistant reference guide is attached to a soft, flexible keeping member that holds the reference guide in a folded configuration. The keeping membe... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6588019 | Impact structure for the absorption of impact forces to the body The present invention provides an impact structure for the absorption of impact forces to the body. The impact structure is worn about a joint and/or muscle group of the body to protect that particular area from forceful blows in such common activities as... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6513685 | Ring securing device A device for securing a ring to a person's finger. The device comprises an elongated loop connected at one end to a wristband. The loop has a free end away from the wristband that can be threaded through the ring, after which the wristband is threaded tho... | 02/04/2003 |
