Patents by Inventor David C. Kostic

David C. Kostic 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: 6171667
    Abstract: A replica of a fish or other aquatic animal, capable of placement into indoor and outdoor fish ponds, with or without fountain current flow, with no overhanging or suspension member provided. An aquatic or marine animal replica, and preferably a Koi fish, is tethered to an anchor or the bottom of the pond to provide lifelike movement to the replica submerged in the pond water. In one aspect the replica is flexible to simulate swimming movement in a current. In another aspect the buoyancy of the device can be manipulated for depth placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventor: David C. Kostic
  • Patent number: 5981004
    Abstract: A replica of a fish or other aquatic animal, capable of placement into indoor and outdoor fish ponds, with or without fountain current flow, with no overhanging or suspension member provided. An aquatic or marine animal replica, and preferably a Koi fish, is supported on an adjustable rod which supportedly communicates with a stand member having a reservoir therein to accept a clear ballasting liquid. The support shaft is telescopically adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: David C. Kostic
  • Patent number: D404683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Inventor: David C. Kostic