Patents by Inventor Charles W. Pierce

Charles W. Pierce has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10252740
    Abstract: In some examples, a ski bike includes a frame, a steering mechanism rotatably coupled to the frame, a ski, and a ski retention system. The ski retention system rotatably couples the ski to the frame or the steering mechanism. The ski retention system includes a ski bracket and a fixed member. The ski bracket is rigidly coupled to the ski. The fixed member is rigidly coupled to the frame or the steering mechanism and rotatably coupled to the ski bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: TNGNT SKI BIKES, INC.
    Inventors: Charles W. Pierce, Scott Carr
  • Publication number: 20180086360
    Abstract: In some examples, a ski bike includes a frame, a steering mechanism rotatably coupled to the frame, a ski, and a ski retention system. The ski retention system rotatably couples the ski to the frame or the steering mechanism. The ski retention system includes a ski bracket and a fixed member. The ski bracket is rigidly coupled to the ski. The fixed member is rigidly coupled to the frame or the steering mechanism and rotatably coupled to the ski bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Charles W. Pierce, Scott Carr
  • Patent number: 5830169
    Abstract: A spine relaxing device includes a base and a support column vertically supported on the base. An adjustable main support member, an adjustable head support member and an adjustable foot support member are mounted on the support column. The head and foot members are movable relative to each other support member. A hand operated control device can be operated by the user to move the position of the head support member and the foot support member relative to the main support member. The main support member and head support member are adjustable in width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventor: Charles W. Pierce