Patents Assigned to Blue Spring Partners, LLC
  • Publication number: 20220054894
    Abstract: A monofin swimming device comprising a skeleton and an outer shell, wherein the combination attaches to a user's feet to assist in propelling the user through the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Solomon, Steven Browning
  • Patent number: 11253750
    Abstract: A monofin swimming device comprising a skeleton and an outer shell, wherein the combination attaches to a user's feet to assist in propelling the user through the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Solomon, Steven Browning
  • Publication number: 20210331039
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a floatable breathing device. The floatable breathing device provides includes a head unit, a snorkel, a plurality of receiving passageways, and an internal pathway. The head unit has buoyant properties and includes an ornamental shaped buoyant outer material and an inner shell positioned within the buoyant outer material. The inner shell forms a head receiving section and a protruding section. The head receiving section is received internal to the buoyant outer material and is configured to be contoured to a human head, the protruding section extending from the head receiving section to a vent opening in the outer buoyant material. The snorkel is connected to and extending through the head unit, while the plurality of receiving passageways are disposed about the inner shell and receiving the snorkel such that the snorkel extends through and exits a portion of the head unit at the vent opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Blue Spring Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Browning, J. Rodney Garber
  • Patent number: 9861858
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin to increase swimming efficiency and/or aesthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Browning, Steven Browning, Brent Houghton, Kyle Kinghorn, Christine Dustin
  • Publication number: 20170189759
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin to increase swimming efficiency and/or aesthetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Browning, Steven Browning, Brent Houghton, Kyle Kinghorn, Christine Dustin
  • Publication number: 20170151465
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin. The fin utilizes a core made of flexible, yet resilient material such as plastic and a cover that is elastic, such as neoprene. The user's feet are connected to the fin by releasable connections. The mermaid tail and monofin connects both of a user's feet and legs in order to facilitate swimming in a mermaid-like motion while giving the user the appearance of a mermaid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: BLUE SPRING PARTNERS, LLC
    Inventors: ERIC BROWNING, STEVEN BROWNING, BRENT HOUGHTON, KYLE KINGHORN, CHRISTINE DUSTIN
  • Patent number: 9604103
    Abstract: A monofin, mermaid tail, and method of applying the tail and monofin. The fin utilizes a core made of flexible yet resilient material such as plastic and a cover that is elastic, such as neoprene. The user's feet are connected to the fin by releasable connections including a securing cord and cord lock. The mermaid tail and monofin connects both of a user's feet and legs in order to facilitate swimming in a mermaid-like motion while giving the user the appearance of a mermaid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Blue Spring Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Browning, Steven Browning, Brent Houghton, Kyle Kinghorn, Christine Dustin
  • Patent number: D857827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Christine Dustin, Jerry D. Skinner
  • Patent number: D895755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Browning, Christine Dustin, Kyle Kinghorn, Brent Houghton, Steven Browning
  • Patent number: D979694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Blue Springs Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Browning, Peter Solomon