Patents by Inventor David J. Kacar

David J. Kacar 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).

  • Publication number: 20160175655
    Abstract: A swim aid flotation device for supplementing the buoyancy of a swimmer's lower body torso and legs while allowing the swimmer the ability to kick their legs includes a unitary or two part foam member generally in the form of an inverted T-shape with the horizontal part of the T-shape connected to the vertical part of the T-shape. The vertical portion has an expanded top portion and keeps the device positioned between the legs while the horizontal portion straddles the legs. A flexible woven strap connects the device with a loop around the swimmer's body at the waist keeping the device positioned in the crotch area of the swimmer. This provides sufficient buoyancy without need for squeezing the legs together, maintains the swimmer's body in a more horizontal swim position and allows scissor leg kicks or other types of leg kicking motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventor: David J. Kacar
  • Patent number: 9278257
    Abstract: A swim aid flotation device for supplementing the buoyancy of a swimmer's lower body torso and legs while allowing the swimmer the ability to kick their legs includes a unitary or two part foam member generally in the form of an inverted T-shape with the horizontal part of the T-shape connected to the vertical part of the T-shape. The vertical portion has an expanded top portion and keeps the device positioned between the legs while the horizontal portion straddles the legs. A flexible woven strap connects the device with a loop around the swimmer's body at the waist keeping the device positioned in the crotch area of the swimmer. This provides sufficient buoyancy without need for squeezing the legs together, maintains the swimmer's body in a more horizontal swim position and allows scissor leg kicks or other types of leg kicking motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: David J. Kacar
  • Publication number: 20150343267
    Abstract: A swim aid flotation device for supplementing the buoyancy of a swimmer's lower body torso and legs while allowing the swimmer the ability to kick their legs includes a unitary or two part foam member generally in the form of an inverted T-shape with the horizontal part of the T-shape connected to the vertical part of the T-shape. The vertical portion has an expanded top portion and keeps the device positioned between the legs while the horizontal portion straddles the legs. A flexible woven strap connects the device with a loop around the swimmer's body at the waist keeping the device positioned in the crotch area of the swimmer. This provides sufficient buoyancy without need for squeezing the legs together, maintains the swimmer's body in a more horizontal swim position and allows scissor leg kicks or other types of leg kicking motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: David J. Kacar
  • Patent number: 4943105
    Abstract: An invention made from three fabric covered panels for supporting and protecting pets and cargo in the back seat of an automobile. Bottom and front rigid panels fold into an "L" shape by the inclusion of a fold line in a single rigid material enclosed in a fabric pouch. The bottom and front panels extend over and close off the lower floor compartment and front seat opening, therefore, preventing the pet or cargo from falling forward into these areas of the automobile. Continuous fabric straps attach to and extend from the fabric pouch providing structural integrity to the invention in its installed position by securing to specific attachment points of the automobile. The bottom and front rigid panel also have a removable rigid material for cleaning of the fabric portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Inventors: David J. Kacar, Cynthia R. Kacar