Roy M Cowdrey

US Patent:

6485446, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

May 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/583355

Inventors:

Theodore B. Brother - Andover MA
Roy M. Cowdrey - Greenfield MA
Michael D. Nichols - Gardner MA

Assignee:

I-Tek, Inc. - Lawrence MA

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

602 20, 602 5, 2455, 2456, 2462, 2463

Abstract:

Protective body apparel, comprising, one or more foundation components adapted to be removably worn proximate one or more parts of said body; and one or more pads comprising, a polymeric material capable of absorbing impact energy, which comprises a plurality of microspheres and which is viscoelastic at room temperature, wherein one or more of said pads is carried by one or more of said foundation components; and method for shaping said polymeric material.

US Patent:

41835948, Jan 15, 1980

Filed:

Jun 22, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/918119

Inventors:

Robert L. Mey - Jonesboro AR
Roy M. Cowdrey - Greenfield MA
John A. Lenhart - Bronxville NY

Assignee:

The Singer Company - New York NY

International Classification:

A47B 5100
D05B 7500

US Classification:

312 27

Abstract:

A mechanism, suitable for mounting in a sewing machine cabinet, is provided for supporting a sewing machine in a first position in which the work supporting surface of the sewing machine is coplanar with the cabinet top and a second position in which the bed of the sewing machine is elevated above the cabinet top allowing for free arm sewing. The mechanism includes a mounting cradle spaced in parallel relation above a base, which is pivotally mounted to the cabinet, and crossing brackets interconnecting the cradle and the base. A lever actuated linkage raises and lowers the cradle between the two sewing machine positions.