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Armor With Rollers

An armor with rollers is provided that enables a user to move in all positions by rolling on a hard and smooth surface while constantly varying his bearing points on the ground.

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Welch, Gary L.


Primary examiner statistics: 635 patents; average approval time: 636 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 295 patents; average approval time: 541 days

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NumberTitleIssue Date
8000829Loop simulation apparatus, method and program thereof
An apparatus, method and simulation program for performing a realistic loop simulation of a knitted fabric using empirical rules during a loop simulation while keeping the calculation load within a feasible range to express three-dimensional bulges, curls and so on ...
08/16/2011
7991500Sewing order for basic elements in embroidery
A sewing order is determined in embroidering at least one embroidery element on a sewing material in a sewing machine, which has access to a memory for stitch data for the embroidery element and a processor for reading the stitch data and for maneuvering the sewing ...
08/02/2011
7983785Fibre monitoring apparatus and method
A computer-based fibre production monitoring system includes at least one sensor, and a computer server in communication with the sensors. Each sensor is configured to provide data packets each being associated with a respective threadline and providing a measuremen...
07/19/2011
7980188Cloth-holder frame transfer apparatus for sewing machine
A cloth-holder frame transfer apparatus for a sewing machine includes a carriage detachably attachable to a cloth-holder frame holding workpiece cloth, a carriage driving mechanism including an actuator moving the carriage in two directions intersecting each other o...
07/19/2011
7983780Sewing machine
A sewing machine including an input unit that inputs a thread cut instruction; a thread cutting mechanism that cuts a needle thread and a bobbin thread based on the thread cut instruction; a feed dog vertically moving mechanism that vertically drives a feed dog for ...
07/19/2011
7983782Sewing machine and spool pin stand therefor
A sewing machine includes a spool pin stand having spool pins to which thread spools are attachable and seats corresponding to the spool pins, respectively, thread passage defining members located on a thread passage, a sewing data storage unit storing sewing data i...
07/19/2011
7983781Apparatus for determining sewing sequences, program for determining sewing sequences recorded on computer-readable recording medium, and sewing machine
Sewing data of multiple sewing targets stored in RAM of a sewing sequence determining apparatus is acquired. Permutations or combinations of the sewing targets are created as sewing sequence candidates. A number of needle bars N provided at a multi-needle sewing mac...
07/19/2011
7983784Data structure of branch-structured vector data, branch-structured vector data editing apparatus, and embroidery data creation apparatus
A data structure of branch-structured vector data that is created from line drawing information of an embroidery design and provides a basis for creating embroidery data by a computer that includes at least one data piece of a branch, which is an embroidery path con...
07/19/2011
7980434Inside wrap around garment hanger
The present invention relates generally to molded plastic garment hangers. Garment hangers of this type may be simply constructed as molded plastic structures incorporating a hook adapted to be suspended from a suitable support, such as a garment display rack or the...
07/19/2011
7975885Garment hanger
A garment hanger includes a body having a hook member that extends outwardly from a cross bar that has a first end and an opposite second end. The cross bar has a first end portion that terminates at the first end, a second end portion that terminates at the second ...
07/12/2011
7946437Closure system for a vial, vial, method of closing and filling a vial and stand for a vial
A closure system for a pharmaceutical vial, comprising an elastomer closure part, a clamp part which holds the closure part in engagement with the mouth of the vial, and a cover part which engages with the clamp part. The interior of the closure part is profiled to ...
05/24/2011
7938300Nestable hanger with integrated cascade hook
A hanger is disclosed having a hanger supporting means in the form of a cascade hook for supporting additional hangers therefrom, wherein the cascade hook may be inserted through a rear aperture of a like hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other...
05/10/2011
7904969Med ready gloves
This invention comprises of one-time single-use gloves made from latex or vinyl that have a built in pocket space on the outside surface (the term “outside surface” refers to the surface of the glove that is distal from the body of the wearer) of the glove in pa...
03/15/2011
7908027Sewing machine
A sewing machine including a needle bar that has a sewing needle attached in a lower end thereof; a needle-bar vertical drive mechanism that vertically moves the needle bar by a sewing machine motor via a sewing machine motor main shaft; an imaging unit that capture...
03/15/2011
7578006High breathability cycling hand glove
A cycling hand glove includes a main glove element having a palm surface; and a palm pad provided on the palm surface and having at least one aeration aperture therein exposing at least one of the main glove element and the hand of the cyclist inserted into the hand...
08/25/2009
7578316Heddle shaft rod, heddle shaft, and method for producing a heddle shaft rod
The heddle shaft rod (4) described originates in an extruded aluminum profile section with relatively thick side walls, which are removed in some regions and thereby made thinner. This can be done without substantial impairment to the rigidity of the heddle s...
08/25/2009
7574750Combination snowsuit and carrier for baby/infant
The combination snowsuit and carrier for a baby or infant is configured to be worn by a wearer and includes a body support structure, a one-piece coverall garment, and a harness. The body support structure is configured to support the body of the infant and includes...
08/18/2009
7571494Drag harness and pocket
A drag harness for use with a protective garment for a fire fighter or emergency worker is provided. The drag harness includes a gripping loop having a pull strap affixed thereto. The pull strap extends from an aperture in the protective garment such that the drag l...
08/11/2009
7561939Data processing device
There is provided a data processing device, which includes a data providing unit that provides print data and embroidery data to be subjected to printing and embroidering, respectively. A print region of the print data and an embroidery region of the embroidery data...
07/14/2009
7555788Integral helmet
The invention relates to an integral helmet comprising a shock resistant helmet shell (1) which covers the top part of the head to the neck and the ear area of a user, defines a visor opening (3) at lower and top edges and is complimented by the chin a...
07/07/2009
7556180Garment hanger having clamp assemblies
A garment hanger comprising a body, a hook member and a first and second clamp assembly. The body includes a beam member, a first end and a second end. The beam member has an upper flange and a lower flange spaced apart from the upper flange. Additionally, a first w...
07/07/2009
7552850Clothes holding device
The present invention provides a clothes holding device which is easily assembled (formed) as a clothes holding device (for example, a hanger), which is compact, which has an interior function for use as an interior material. The device includes a plate member havin...
06/30/2009
7552849Side-sizer for wire hook hangers
A side-sizer for a garment hanger has a collar portion with a band configured to engage a wire hook of the hanger and an indicator portion pivotally connected to the collar portion. The indicator portion has means for retaining the indicator portion engaged with the...
06/30/2009
7548794Virtual sizing system and method
Systems and methods for selecting, ordering, or furnishing apparel for individual members of a group such that the group members dressed to project a commonly-governed image. One or more image criteria are established that associate a set of apparel specifications w...
06/16/2009
7540039Face and eye covering device
A face and eye covering device includes a face cover configured for covering the nose and mouth of a wearer. The face cover is air permeable to allow the passage of air therethrough to facilitate breathing when worn over the wearer's nose or mouth. An eye shield is ...
06/02/2009
7542822Complex data processing device and complex data processing methods
A complex data processing device that processes embroidery data representing an embroidery pattern to be formed on fabric by a sewing machine capable of embroidering and print data representing print pattern to be printed on the fabric by a printer. The complex data...
06/02/2009
7536729Costume with flexure element
A costume may include a flexible garment and a flexure mechanism that is actuatable to expand the form of the garment, such as when a muscle is flexed. The flexible garment may be configured to cover at least a portion of a limb of a humanoid figure, such as a perso...
05/26/2009
7536730Fourchette for stretchable gloves
A glove formed of a flexible fabric, such as a natural or synthetic knit fabric, provides anterior and posterior portions having the outline of the phalanges and metacarpals of a human hand. A fourchette joins the anterior and posterior portions to one another. The ...
05/26/2009
7537142Pinch clip garment hanger with modular friction pads
Disclosed herein is a pinch clip garment hanger. The pinch clip garment hanger includes a first jaw member, and a second jaw member pivotally secured to the first jaw member. At least one jaw member includes a friction pad, a receiving portion that houses the fricti...
05/26/2009
7523508Hockey pants
Hockey pants for protecting a wearer having a lower spine region, lower ribs, a waist region, left and right hip regions, a crotch region, and left and right thighs, the pants comprising an inner protective unit comprising first, second and third left separate prote...
04/28/2009
7513400Spring top lower neck hanger sizing
A combination hanger and indicator, or either of them separately, the hanger with a body and a post extending upward from the body, the intersection of the post and the body defining a lower neck region of the hanger, the post having a flange extending outward from ...
04/07/2009
7475433Glove with multi-element dorsal stiffeners
A glove includes two “H” shaped stiffening battens on a dorsal side. The battens terminate on a proximal side of the second through fifth fingers, and are formed from a non-rigid material. A one-piece protective panel is attached to the palmar side of the glove....
01/13/2009
7469428Retractable hat tether with bottle opener device
A retractable hat tether apparatus for a hat having a cap portion is provided. The tether apparatus includes a guide base movably mounted to the cap portion for movement thereof along a fixed path between a first position and a second position. A flexible tether inc...
12/30/2008
7467418Kit and system for applying adornment to an apparel article
The combination of: a first apparel article having a sheet layer defining a first exposed surface; a first substrate layer having a perimeter edge; a second substrate layer having a perimeter edge; a first design piece comprising thread that is formed to produce at ...
12/23/2008
7464842Universal lower neck sizer
In a combination hanger and indicator tab, the hanger has a hook extending upward from a body, and forming an angle with the body, with a rib extending around the periphery of the hanger at least in part of the region of the intersection between the hook and the bod...
12/16/2008
7464841Garment hanger
A garment hanger comprising a body, a hook member and sizer attachment member. The body includes a central region, a first leg extending away from the central region and a second leg extending in a direction opposite to the first leg. Each of the first leg and the s...
12/16/2008
7461408Head ornamentation
An improved head ornamentation such as a mask, cap, hat or headdress which is designed to be supported by a wearer's head and is moveable relatively thereto by the wearer's body movements or a mechanical device controlled by the wearer. ...
12/09/2008
7460925Embroidery sewing machine
An embroidery sewing machine includes an embroidery frame, a carriage transferring the embroidery frame, a drive unit moving the carriage, a sewing machine motor, a control unit controlling the drive unit and the motor so that an embroidery sewing mode is executed i...
12/02/2008
7455202Hanger body for clothing and hanger furnished with the hanger body
A hanger body 10 is provided with a body section 20, a pair of stick type extension members 30, which is embedded in the body section 20 in such a manner that the respective ends of the stick type extension members 30 extend from t...
11/25/2008
7454798Medical garment and related method
A medical garment is configured to be worn by a patient requiring medical attention. The medical garment includes a blouse portion including fabric material configured to cover an upper torso and arms of the patient when worn. The medical garment further includes a ...
11/25/2008
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