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Is a rain poncho patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a rain poncho have been patented many times, but "a rain poncho" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 30 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “poncho” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 16 best keyword matches we examined, 2 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2001.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: WHITE LINNETTE (1), KERSTING LYDON (1), BRIDGE CO LTD (1), CUSHNIE QUINN A (1).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A41D (16), B62J (1), A45F (1), E04H (1).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a rain poncho
- Chemical protective poncho system US-11697035-B2 2023 · WEBER BRIAN MICHAEL
A chemical protective poncho system for encapsulating a patient is presented. The system has a body extending a length between a top end and a bottom end and having a hood attached near the top end and having a liner attached near…
View on Google Patents - Backpack, shelter, rain poncho, and pack cover combination US-11103051-B2 2021 · KERSTING LYDON
Disclosed is a backpack, shelter, rain poncho/rainfly/pack cover combination. The combination is configured such that the tent is stored in a zippered front pocket of the backpack, a removable hooded rain poncho/rainfly/pack cover…
View on Google Patents - Intelligent rain cape WO-2019033909-A1 2019 · LIU HUI
Disclosed is an intelligent rain cape, comprising a rain cape main body. The rain cape main body is composed of a cape cap and a cape body; the cape cap and the cape body are detachably arranged; a collapsible waterproof neck band…
View on Google Patents - Cycle poncho WO-2017074186-A1 2017 · VANMOOF ASIA LTD
The present invention relates to a cycle poncho for providing protection against rain by means of a tex- tile to a body of a person on a cycle while riding the cycle, the cycle poncho comprising: - a fold-away body protection asse…
View on Google Patents - Versatile rain poncho WO-2016117932-A1 2016 · BRIDGE CO LTD
The present invention relates to a rain poncho, the front or rear sides of which can be separated partially while worn, and which can be used for various purposes, including, not only as a vehicle cover, a mat, or a tent cover, bu…
View on Google Patents - Combination pillow/blanket/poncho travel accessory US-9439463-B1 2016 · SPEARS SYLVIA
A system for a travel accessory being a combination blanket/poncho/pillow that includes a blanket having a hood storable in a pocket on the back thereof and having arm slits/straps so that the blanket can be placed about the shoul…
View on Google Patents - Illuminating Rain Poncho US-2015267911-A1 2015 · CUSHNIE QUINN A
An illuminating poncho provides the wearer with protection from weather elements as well as illumination. The illumination poncho includes a transparent poncho, a portable power source, a microcontroller, a plurality of light emit…
View on Google Patents - Poncho having heating and cooling properties US-2015013043-A1 2015 · PETERS COLIN
A wearable poncho for allowing a user exposed to an extreme temperature, whether extreme heat or extreme cold, to selectably cover their body or a body part so as to allow the user to obtain protection from said extreme temperatur…
View on Google Patents - Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker US-2013019378-A1 2013 · WHITE LINNETTE
The present provides a water proof hooded poncho designed specifically for the riders of bicycles and motorcycles, to store within a zippered seat pouch and provide instant access when needed. The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker incorp…
View on Google Patents - Ponchillow: poncho style blanket with attached pillow and hood US-2012144550-A1 2012 · NEJAD MATTHEW
One garment which represents an innovative poncho style blanket presenting users with an unparalleled experience of comfort, warmth and support. The Ponchillow allows its consumers to sleep and sit virtually anywhere with the supp…
View on Google Patents - Protective poncho type outer garment US-6859942-B1 2005
A protective poncho type outer garment to be worn about the upper body torso of a person wherein the main body panel has a shoulder portion with a neck opening for passage of a wearer's head and front and back panel portions w…
View on Google Patents - Unitary beach towel and poncho with hood US-6760921-B1 2004
The present invention provides a unitary moisture-absorbing and element-protective article that includes a poncho-shaped sheet and hood nondetachably connected to the sheet. The poncho-shaped sheet includes at least one layer, and…
View on Google Patents - Combination tent-rain cape US-6341379-B1 2002
The present invention is a combination tent and rain cape. It consists of a square, waterproof tarp and a breathable triangular sheet. A hood, straps, and fasteners are attached to the top side of the tarp along a diagonal. If the…
View on Google Patents - Combination stadium cushion and poncho US-6353933-B1 2002 · LOVE LARRY W
A poncho and cushion combination is provided for use as protective weather garment while sitting. The poncho is formed from a substantially rectangular sheet with a hood at an opening in the sheet. An extension sheet attaches the …
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a rain poncho been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Accessories and apparel are often protected by design patents as much as utility patents; how something fastens, adjusts or is shaped is usually the difference.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.