Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176570 | Sports garment for covering protective equipment A garment having a substantially tubular body configured to cover at least one of an upper and a lower torso of a wearer, and at least one pair of tubular portions extending from the body and configured for surrounding corresponding limbs of the wearer, each tubular... | 05/15/2012 |
| 7921470 | Sleeve holder A sleeve holder for maintaining a garment sleeve in a rolled or gathered condition on the wearer's forearm above the wrist, is disclosed. The sleeve holding device comprises an elongated body of a truncated cone shape having opposite ends. The narrower end includes ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7913320 | Adjustable IV catheter cover device Adjustable IV catheter cover devices are provided that include a sleeve defining a cavity therethrough. The sleeve can have first and second ends. First and second cuffs are integral to the sleeve at the respective first and second ends. The first cuff defines a fir... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7752680 | Protective-apparel sleeve and protective apparel incorporating same A protective-apparel sleeve (10) includes a tubular inner piece (12) of membrane laminated or coated fabric and a tubular outer piece (14) of membrane laminated or coated fabric generally surrounding the tubular inner piece (12). In furth... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7568238 | Wrist covering and method of making the same The present application is directed to a wrist covering designed to be worn over the gloved hand and arm-sleeve of a user. The wrist covering comprises a flexible, generally tubular member extending from a first opening, designed to fit around the forearm of the use... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7434270 | Protective garment and glove assembly A protective garment having gloves at the bottom of sleeve portions which can be quickly attached and detached. The gloves contain an attachment ring which sealingly mates with a respective attachment ring on the sleeve portions by a bayonet attachment. There is als... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429206 | Upper body undergarment Ladies garment designed to be worn under a brassiere for the purpose of supporting and lifting the breasts and smoothing the appearance of the upper torso and arms, without interfering with the appearance of the brassiere under outerwear. The garment, made primarily... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7370369 | Sanitary arm sleeve structure A sanitary arm sleeve structure includes an arm sleeve, adapted for receiving the user's arm therewithin, having an outer side, an opposed inner side, and a free edge end, and a sleeve protection layer having an upper edge end attached on the arm sleeve and a lower ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7356851 | Athletic shirt with triple gussets An athletic shirt which has triple gussets on each side providing an unparalleled range of motion and freedom. Each of the gussets have a specific function in the overall performance of the shirt. And, each gusset, of the present invention, is named in accordance wi... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353545 | Concealable/deployable reflective band for garments A band that extends around a garment appendage, such as a sleeve or trouser leg. The band has a concealed position that hides a reflective tape and a deployed position where the reflective tape is visible. The band includes a cylindrical strip that fully encircles a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7302711 | Elastic flap with sleeve and glove for liquid impervious seal A sleeve-glove attachment assembly for hazardous environments such as surgery, as well as applications where a fluid impervious seal is desirable, such as water or snow activities, is provided to form a fluid impervious seal between a garment sleeve and an elastic g... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7263725 | Disposable towel for use as a bib or forearm napkin A disposable towel includes at least one generally rectangular sheet having multiple lines of weakness arranged such that the towel may be selectively converted into a bib and a forearm protector. The towel includes first, second, third, and fourth lines of weakness... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7246382 | Handwear that improves protective apparel doffing Described herein are systems and methods that facilitate doffing of protective apparel. The systems and methods employ handwear worn under a glove, such as a disposable fingered glove. The handwear is designed or configured such that when a user doffs the handwear a... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7155746 | Anti-wicking protective workwear and methods of making and using same The present invention relates to protective outerwear for covering a body portion. The protective outerwear has an inside surface and an outside surface, with at least the outside surface including thereupon an ink jet printed low surface tension liquid blocking mat... | 01/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7135007 | Compression garments and related methods A compression garment for compressing a portion of a body of a patient includes a tubular body. The body includes an outer layer and an inner layer secured to the outer layer. The inner layer at least partially bounds a channel adapted to receive a portion of a body... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7074202 | Arm brace apparatus with pre-positioning means An arm brace comprising an elongated relatively stiff support configured for application adjacent the inner side of the arm and for nesting adjacent the obtusely angled inner side zone of the partly bent arm opposite the elbow; retainer straps carried by the support... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066784 | Undergarment for body shaping An undergarment for shaping (slimming) the upper arm of a woman. The undergarment is used in combination with a bra having a shoulder strap and is in the form of a sleeve of an elastic material, e.g., Lycra® or Spandex®, through which the arm of the woman is exten... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7060086 | Thermal treatment pack The present invention provides a thermal treatment pack that includes a tubular body having a first opening, a second opening, an inner surface and an outer surface. The first opening, the inner surface and the second opening cooperate to define a passage through th... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7032246 | Reversible shin guard A shin guard is disclosed having a protective pad enclosed by two pieces of fabric, one piece of a first color and one piece of a second color, and a sleeve portion having first and second colors. The shin guard is reversible such that in a first configuration the s... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7017191 | Ventilated protective garment A ventilated protective garment particularly for wear by operators, occupants, and passengers of sports motor vehicles, such as motorcycles for example, includes a garment body which may be configured as a jacket or coat, and which includes an especially configured ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6941579 | Elastic flap with sleeve and glove for liquid impervious seal A sleeve-glove attachment assembly for hazardous environments such as surgical or laboratory environments, as well as applications where there is a desire to maintain a fluid impervious seal such as water or snow activities, is provided to form a fluid impervious se... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6934969 | Anti-wicking protective workwear and methods of making and using same The present invention relates to protective outerwear or workwear for covering a body portion. The protective outerwear has an inner surface and an outer surface, with the outer surface including thereupon a low surface tension liquid blocking material in a continuo... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6836904 | Welding shirt This invention is an article of protective apparel having pliable, insulative panels integral to a sleeve or sleeves, with the protective panels so positioned to cover the postern of the forearm, elbow and segment of the upper arm vulnerable to conductive heat durin... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6826779 | Arm protection device A device for protecting the arm of a user consists of a protective sleeve and a tubular pouch sized to fit around a user's upper arm. The protective sleeve is made of a preselected protective fabric and is extendible from a retracted position to an extended position... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6665876 | Combination protective sleeve and head wear A protective sleeve that can also be worn as head wear or around an athlete's neck for protection and comfort is generally comprised of a tubular body having a notched, cuffed opening at an upper end and a cuffed opening at an opposite lower end of the sl... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6530090 | Protective garment with glove retaining mechanism A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a garment body defining sleeves. A cuff may be secured at respective ends of the sleeves. A circumferentially extending band is disposed on the sleeves at a distance from the end of the sleeve or cuf... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6523180 | Dog handler system A dog handler system for assisting dog handlers wearing camouflage to effectively transmit hand signals to their dog. The dog handler system includes a sleeve member having a first sleeve surface and a second sleeve surface, a flap member having a first f... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6472590 | Arm sheath for use with a stringed instrument A combination apparatus is used with a stringed instrument. It comprises a tapered cylindrical tube, open at both ends thereof, and adapted in length to extend from a wrist area of a user to below an elbow of the user. The ends of the tube each provides a... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6449772 | Wrist cover The wrist cover disclosed herein includes a generally cylindrical tubular member formed of fabric, fleece, etc., having forward and rearward ends. The forward and rearward ends of the tubular member are elasticized to seal the ends to the arm and hand of ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6430747 | Auxiliary shirt cuff An auxiliary shirt cuff which can be applied to virtually any type of shirt. It does not require any modification to the shirt. When applied, the cuff gives the appearance of a high-quality french cuff shirt. It can be applied to a shirt already having a ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6421830 | Method and apparatus for installing water resistant cover on a limb A water resistant covering covers a part of the body, prevents water from penetrating the covering, and can be emplaced on the body with a single hand.... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6401247 | Protective sleeve for garment apparel An embodiment of the invention includes a protective sleeve for garment apparel. The protective sleeve includes an inside material having an arm surface coupled to an inside wall and an outside material having a sterile surface coupled to an outside wall.... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6363534 | Mittens which provide extra comfort and protection for children playing in the snow An article of clothing for preventing snow from getting between a young child's mitten and overcoat sleeve and thus contacting the wrists and forearms of a young child playing in the snow, resulting in early termination of play, consisting of a pair of mi... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6363536 | Garment accessory The present invention involves a garment accessory that provides unrestricted access to certain fingers of a hand while also providing a covering such that the fingers to be accessed remain purposefully covered. The garment accessory is primarily construc... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6298496 | Protective surgical sock (feet) protective surgical covering for the arm, hand The intention of this current and improved invention relates to podiatry/orthopedic (entire foot/toe area, heel, ankle, lower and upper part of the leg) for providing the patient with a protective covering. The loose fit sock provides protection, flexibil... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6247178 | Convertible, scent retaining garment/blanket The invention is an improved process for promoting bonding between parent and infant. The invention is also a garment for use with this process. The garment is a shirt made from scent-absorbing fabric. The shirt's sleeves and torso portion are secured tog... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6243867 | Perspiration absorbent arm band An absorbent wiping band that is specifically adapted to be releasably and conformably fastened around the forearm, elbow and upper arm to expose an absorbent strip of material extending upwardly along the upper arm beginning at the elbow such that when t... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6237151 | Warm-up garment with torso wrap A warm-up garment for maintaining warmth in a single arm and shoulder area of a wearer, comprising a single sleeve having an upper end with an opening for receiving the wearer's hand and arm therethrough, and a lower end having a lower opening for receivi... | 05/29/2001 |
