ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,557,863, issued on Feb. 24, was assigned to O&M Halyard Inc. (Glen Allen, Va.).
"Barrier system for personal protective equipment" was invented by Samuel G. Israel (Alpharetta, Ga.) and Jason M. Gibson (Smyra, Ga.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A seam pattern is provided. The seam pattern includes a continuous double bar having a first continuous bar and a second continuous bar. The seam pattern further includes at least one discontinuous bar located between the first continuous bar and the second continuous bar. The seam pattern creates a seal when joining a first material with a second material."
The patent was filed on July 27, 2023,...