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...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8015620 | Vapor permeable retroreflective garment Vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent exposure to trapped thermal e... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7930767 | Body form-fitting rainwear A body form-fitting rainwear is provided. In the rainwear a first waterproof layer comprises a polymer material treated with an oleophobic composition to form an air permeable polymer material. The first waterproof layer couples to a first fabric layer. The first fa... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7874019 | Powder skirt zipper system Garments and garment sets are described that include a jacket having a powder skirt and trousers that can be attached to the powder skirt via at least one fastener. One embodiment of the invention includes a water resistant jacket, an elasticized powder skirt having... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7856669 | Weather resistant textile article A weather resistant textile article comprising: a primary outer shell having an edge at least partially defining an opening for wearing the article; and a moisture wicking lining attached to at least the primary outer shell. In the preferred embodiment, the article ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7685650 | Oilskin-type water-tight and air-tight protective garment The invention relates to a protective garment made of water-tight and air-tight outer cloth formed by superimposing an external layer of a film of polyvinyl chloride and an internal layer of woven cloth, the film and the woven cloth being bonded together. At least o... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7600269 | Vapor permeable retroreflective garment A vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent exposure to trapped thermal... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7437775 | Body form-fitting rainwear A body form-fitting rainwear is provided. In the rainwear, a first waterproof layer comprises a polymer material treated with an oleophobic composition to form an air permeable polymer material. The first waterproof layer couples to a first fabric layer. The first f... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7404214 | Powder skirt zipper system Garments and garment sets are described that include a jacket having a powder skirt and trousers that can be attached to the powder skirt via at least one fastener. One embodiment of the invention includes a water resistant jacket, an elasticized powder skirt having... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7386893 | Laminated sewing-free concealed zipper closure for an outwear having one-piece-fabric-slit body and method of making same Disclosed is an improved laminated concealed zipper closure for an outwear, comprising: an upper fabric formed with one slit dividing the upper fabric into a left panel and a right panel, each of the left and right panels having an edge facing the other; a first nar... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7378141 | Clothing ventilation device allowing the human body to breathe A ventilation device to be applied to items of clothing, which includes an assembly with through holes, which is composed of a band of material that is at least partially transparent and impermeable and is configured to be arranged externally. A layer is provided to... | 05/27/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7311685 | Fast drying, water permeable padding and immobilization apparatus and method thereof An immobilization apparatus incorporating a water permeable padding design that channels water away from the wearer and a method of preparing an immobilizing apparatus is described. In human or veterinary applications, the apparatus can be flushed with various solut... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7195025 | Waterproof structure of tent door and method for forming the same A first supplementary fabric 117 and a rainwater guiding fabric 118 are equipped between an inner door fabric 112 and a first zipper tape 113 attached to this, and a first waterproof tape 114 is attached on the sewing line of the r... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191497 | Assembly of waterproof zip and tapes A method of sealing the join between two tapes to which the teeth of a waterproof zip are attached and two edges of a garment composed of a first or waterproof layer and a second or fabric layer, which comprises: a) applying to a first side of each tape, a strip of ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7168097 | Protective garment having reversible shell for military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker For a military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker, a protective garment has an outer shell, an inner liner providing thermal insulation, and a moisture barrier between the outer shell and the inner liner. The outer shell has a surface of high visibility... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162746 | Body form-fitting rainwear A non-terminated, multi-aperture body form-fitting rainwear is provided. In the rainwear, a first waterproof moisture vapor permeable hydrophobic layer couples to a first fabric layer. The first fabric layer faces the body and couples to a first side of the first wa... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7152247 | Tactical jacket for a police officer A jacket is provided for a law-enforcement officer. The jacket includes a plurality of receptacles adapted to receive police equipment disposed within a secure area of the jacket and a closure disposed on each of the plurality of pockets having an orientation so tha... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7111327 | Lightweight protective clothing and textile material incorporated therein A reversible raincoat or rain jacket is constructed from a plurality of panels of specialized fabric, which are joined by threaded seams and which alternatively present either a dress mode exterior or a protective mode exterior. The specialized fabric is composed of... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7111714 | Slide fastener pull handle A slide fastener and related pull are disclosed. The pull is formed of an elongate strip of material defining a handle portion between a first end and an opposite second end. The first end of the pull is attached to the article bearing an elongate set of engaging st... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7107622 | Vapor permeable retroreflective garment The disclosure describes vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent expo... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7082617 | Mommy bib Provided is a protective garment, much like a bib having an outer surface and inner surface for disposition over a user's clothes. The bib comprises, a back panel having an upper and a lower edge, a pair of shoulder panels extending from the upper edge of the back p... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7062789 | Outdoors sports apparel Outdoors sports apparel for protecting the body while participating in winter sports. In particular, a pant including pads for protecting the buttocks and hips from falls incurred while snowboarding. To attain buttock protection, a protective pad arranged from the l... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7047569 | Child's cape coat A garment for children is provided having a body portion formed from a single piece of material in a simple geometric design. A generally curved body portion uses as few as four slits to form a front portion, back portion and opposing arm portions. A front slit can ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7043767 | Ventilation system for clothing The invention relates to a ventilation system for clothing, in particular preferably watertight sports clothing, consisting of preferably watertight fabric, in which ventilation openings are provided which are covered by shingle-like overlaps of the fabric. In accor... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6936121 | Method of sealing the join between a zip and a garment with a lining A method of sealing the join between two tapes to which the teeth of a waterproof zip are attached and two edges of a garment composed of a first or waterproof layer and a second or fabric layer, which comprises: a) applying to a first side of each tape, a strip of ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931665 | Vapor permeable retroreflective garment The disclosure describes vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent expo... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6886184 | Water resistant protective garment for fire fighters A protective garment of the type typically worn by fire fighters with improved water resistance is disclosed. In particular, the present invention is directed to an outer shell material for protective garments that is made from a fire resistant material coated with ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6867154 | Patterned, flame resistant fabrics and method for making same The present disclosure relates to patterned, flame resistant fabrics and methods of making them. Generally speaking, the fabrics comprise a plurality of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers, and a plurality of cellulosic fibers containing a flame retardant compound... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6804836 | Sheet with grommet to provide fluid-impervious seal around object penetrating sheet A fluid-impervious sheet has two expansive surfaces, to one of which an elastomeric grommet adheres. The elastomeric grommet, which is annular when unstressed, outlines a region on the fluid-impervious sheet. The elastic grommet is adapted to provide a fluid-impervi... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6745405 | Single layer jacket with detachable liner A well styled, single layer shell jacket is resistant to inclement conditions, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof characteristics. ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6735789 | Reflective printing on flame resistant fabrics A retroreflective garment constructed of flame resistant fabric. The garment is light-weight and can be single or double layered. Garments that can be constructed of flame resistant fabric with retroreflective elements applied thereon include garments such as, for e... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6658665 | Disposable rainwear A cone-shaped outwear or disposable raingear of substantially waterproof material, having oppositely disposed front and back panels, with bottom edges, a bottom opening and sealed side edges terminating at said opening. The front panel having at least a p... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6651254 | Waterproof front assembly of waterproof garment The waterproof front assembly of a waterproof garment having a first front panel and a second front panel in a side-by-side relationship, comprising: a zipper, a first inner storm flap attached to the first front panel, located below the zipper and extend... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6606749 | Water resistant protective garment for fire fighters A protective garment of the type typically worn by fire fighters with improved water resistance is disclosed. In particular, the present invention is directed to an outer shell material for protective garments that is made from a fire resistant material c... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6490734 | Single layer jacket with detachable liner A well styled, single layer shell jacket is resistant to inclement conditions, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof charac... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6430754 | Firefighting garment A protective garment, such as a firefighting garment, that is relatively thin and light weight. The garment possesses relatively high resistance to liquid water absorption, yet also possesses relatively high moisture vapor transport characteristics when c... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6427242 | Garment lining system characterized by localized performance properties The invention is a garment lining that provides localized climate control. A first portion of the lining covers a kidney area of the wearer, a second portion of the lining covers the wearer's back, while a third portion is positioned relative to the under... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6405375 | Low density semifinished product for manufacturing buoyant products Low density semifinished product for manufacturing buoyant products, comprising a plurality of layers of closed-cell expanded material, having a specific gravity lower than that of water, the said layers being flexible and elastic and being joined togethe... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6353934 | Outerwear A outerwear comprising of a front body cloth, a rear body cloth, right and left flank cloths having a predetermined width and right and left sleeve cloths, one edge of each right and left flank cloth is sewn to the front body cloth and the other edge of e... | 03/12/2002 |
