Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7913323 | Garment It is an object of the present invention to provide an upper body garment that is capable of facilitating the action of raising the arms while reducing the activities of muscles by preventing unnecessary restriction of the muscles. The upper body garment is characte... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7841022 | Garment having various functional finishes A garment, particularly a shirt, is made from a number of fabric portions which are sewn together, each of the portions having different performance characteristics. The front of the shirt is finished so as to be stain-resistant with a chemical water- and oil-repell... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7765616 | Thermal transfer device with restriction-resistant tubing An apparatus for selectively heating and cooling a body via a garment and attached heat transfer tubing. Operation of the garment is unaffected by external loads applied to the garment, such as backpack straps or harnesses. The garment includes restriction-resistant... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7765615 | Chest protector in sports medicine A chest protector, in sports medicine, adapted for players of the athletic games, is light in weight and reasonably comfortable to wear. It will protect the heart and chest cavity area of players in such games as lacrosse, field hockey, and baseball. The chest prote... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7748056 | Garment having improved contact areas A garment which resists sliding of protective pads during use includes a fabric with high-friction areas. The high-friction areas include numerous gripping members made of a second material with high-friction and adapted to exert a frictional force on, for example, ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7725955 | Rivalry rip-off apparel A cap, jacket, shirt, or sweatshirt displaying the logos of two rival adjacent a field, court, mat or rink depicting the sport in which the teams vie. These logos may be readily ripped-off, being attached by hook-and-loop fabric, or the like, to enable the following... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7673348 | User wearable wire control system A user wearable wire control system and associated processes that can be utilized to control a dangling wire along a user's body. The user wearable wire control system includes a first layer and second layer that are configured to form a sleeve with a hollow portion... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7441281 | Multi reversible garment A reversible garment including at least three body panels, which are joined together along at least two seams. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7437774 | Article of apparel incorporating a zoned modifiable textile structure An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7354385 | Distally/proximally-weighted joint sleeve Various systems, methods, devices, etc. for simulating obesity and enhancing caloric expenditure in daily activities are provided. One embodiment is a device for wearing over a body joint to simulate obesity and enhance caloric expenditure in daily activities. One s... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7347235 | Light up bag by Carrington The invention is the unique construction of a bag, such as a tote, purse, pocketbook, or duffel, encasing a battery powered light which is unseen unless illuminated. The lining, constructed in two sections, is separated by material sheer enough for the light to shin... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7340780 | Sports garment A sports garment including a pullover shirt having inner and outer lower layers. The inner lower layer is almost always worn tucked into pants to provide comfort and support to the wearer. The outer lower layer may be worn outside of the pants to provide the wearer ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7334269 | Tzitzioth garment The present invention provides garments in which the torso front panel and the torso back panel are stitched together along at least a portion of each side of the garment, and along a remaining portion of each side the torso front panel and the torso back panel are ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322050 | Wearable gripping device A gripping device attached to the shirt tail of a wearer which can be used for gripping objects. The gripping device is preferably constructed of leather, canvas, thick cotton or some other durable material. The gripping device can be used to open bottles and jars o... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318239 | Waterfowl hunter's dual-function top garments A top garment for waterfowl hunters and other outdoorsmen that has the attributes of breathable layering garments beneath the sternum (where waders are generally worn) and the attributes of a coat above the sternum (where waders do not extend). The top portion of th... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7302710 | Hooded garment with circular knitted collar A garment for protecting the head and neck of a user including a garment body with a neck opening. A hood attached to the garment body. A stretchable tubular knitted collar, attached to the garment body approximate to the neck opening of the garment body and inside ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296303 | Garment with pet carrying pouch An apparatus worn by a user for carrying a pet comprising a garment worn on a torso of the user having a pouch having a first open end attached on a first side of the garment wherein the pet is received through the open end and retained within the pouch. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7260852 | Wraparound swimsuit A swimsuit especially adapted for use by elderly and physically challenged women includes a one-piece body having an upper wraparound portion and a lower trunk portion. The upper portion includes first and second panels or flaps that overlap one another and include ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7260853 | Odor absorbing system and method An odor absorbing system for use by a person to reduce odor emanation from the person into an environment surrounding the person includes an article of clothing that is configured to be worn by the person and an odor absorbing insert removably attached to the articl... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7257846 | Protective garment for use in sporting games A protective garment is disclosed that is used in sporting games to protect the wearer from projectiles fired by the other participants. The garment may be of a unitary construction or have a plurality of components. Additionally, the garment may only cover selected... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7234996 | Brassiere having pocket with writing receiving substrate disposed therein A brassiere has two breast-receiving cups each having an inner breast-receiving surface and an opposing outer surface. A pocket component is affixed to the outer surface of one of the breast-receiving cups. The pocket component opposes a portion of the outer surface... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231671 | Adjustable leg width trousers Variable leg width trousers, offering the wearer the ability to change the diameter of the lower leg sections of the trousers near the foot end while keeping the diameter of the upper leg sections constant. Each lower leg section is formed to have a width adjustment... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228570 | Bib with wiping extensions A bib suitable to be worn by a child during feeding. The bib includes a main body covering at least a portion of the child's chest and stomach. A front side of the main body faces away from the child and includes a representation of a decorative character. One or mo... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228858 | Protective garment A protective garment incorporates a face and neck mask adapted to filter out airborne particulates. The protective garment outwardly has the appearance of a conventional shirt, sweater or jacket, yet incorporates a convenient, easy to use, and readily accessible mas... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7204767 | Swing programmer apparatus A golf swing improvement apparatus which is worn by a golfer and helps the golfer develop a repetitive and consistent golf swing that improves golf scores. The golf swing apparatus includes a generally U-shaped body with tabs extending from the arms and a strap to s... | 04/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7198614 | Method and apparatus for adapting clothing to allow access for medical procedures The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for positioning and creating an opening in a person's shirt or blouse at a location that varies depending on the underlying location necessary to perform a medical procedure. The created opening allows acce... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7181775 | Maternity garment Maternity wear of the invention accommodates the changing shape of a woman's body during pregnancy, minimizing the need for maternity clothes. In one aspect of the invention, pants or a skirt are worn with the upper end unfastened so as to conform to the shape of th... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7174570 | Water-resistant apron with attached towel The water-resistant apron with attached towel includes an apron formed of a water-resistant material, which is worn by the user. The apron is formed from a front apron portion and, preferably, also a rear apron portion, with a first releasable fastener being dispose... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171695 | Ventilated garment with vent opening system A ventilated garment includes a body portion, a vent opening defined by the body portion, and a vent closure coupled to the vent opening. The vent opening has an opened configuration and a closed configuration, and the vent closure secures the vent opening in the cl... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165271 | Transformable garment An upper torso garment, such as a jacket, can be folded within itself to transform it into a different shape for use as a pillow. In a further embodiment, the garment bears an integral back pack which can be used while the garment is being worn, and can be transform... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7143450 | Dual access cargo system for outerwear A convertible garment, such as from a garment to a fanny pack, having a first material portion affixed to the outside surface of the garment over an opening formed in the garment defining a first chamber for holding an object therein, including a first zipper provid... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137416 | Method for producing an optical-fibre based fabric The invention relates to a method for weaving a fabric containing, at least partly, glass-fibres as warp threads and/or weft threads, which are treated in such a way that they enable light to be diffused in a substantially perpendicular direction with respect to the... | 11/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7117619 | Banner scoring device A two-sided, multi-sport scoring banner 30 consisting of a plurality of flexible scoring elements 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D sandwiched between a front face 32 and a back face 34. A set of scoring symbols 44A, 44 | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111328 | Hybrid ventilated garment A hybrid, ventilated garment is provided. Another aspect of the present invention employs a jacket having a body portion with sleeves and a torso, and a removable shell portion having sleeve and a torso segments. A further aspect of the present invention provides wi... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7107621 | Optical illusion wear The present invention is a variety of wearing apparel which employs two-dimensional patterns of optical illusions in three-dimensional applications in or upon the material of said wearing apparel. The applications of said patterns in the design of the apparel are fo... | 09/19/2006 |
