Patents by Inventor David R. Kerns

David R. Kerns 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).

  • Snap connector
    Patent number: 7165380
    Abstract: A connector (10) includes a housing (34) and an arm (43) pivotally connected to the housing (34). A hook (48) is formed on one end of the arm (43) and a spring (49) is positioned between the arm (43) and the housing (34). The connector (10) can be used to attach two items of many configurations together, but it is particularly suited to attach strap ends of an item such as a halter (11) having a strap (12) and a strap (13) interconnected by a plurality of tab straps (20, 21, 22). The strap (12) is interrupted to form a portion (32) carrying the connector (10) and another portion (31) carrying an o-ring (29) which can be engaged between the hook (48) and the housing (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Coastal Pet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Oyster, David R. Kerns, Robert C. Holt, Jr., James G. Stout
  • Snap connector
    Publication number: 20030101698
    Abstract: A connector (10) includes a housing (34) and an arm (43) pivotally connected to the housing (34). A hook (48) is formed on one end of the arm (43) and a spring (49) is positioned between the arm (43) and the housing (34). The connector (10) can be used to attach two items of many configurations together, but it is particularly suited to attach strap ends of an item such as a halter (11) having a strap (12) and a strap (13) interconnected by a plurality of tab straps (20, 21, 22). The strap (12) is interrupted to form a portion (32) carrying the connector (10) and another portion (31) carrying an o-ring (29) which can be engaged between the hook (48) and the housing (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Coastal Pet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Oyster, David R. Kerns, Robert C. Holt, James G. Stout
  • Snap connector
    Patent number: 6530196
    Abstract: A connector (10) includes a housing (34) and an arm (43) pivotally connected to the housing (34). A hook (48) is formed on one end of the arm (43) and a spring (49) is positioned between the arm (43) and the housing (34). The connector (10) can be used to attach two items of many configurations together, but it is particularly suited to attach strap ends of an item such as a halter (11) having a strap (12) and a strap (13) interconnected by a plurality of tab straps (20, 21, 22). The strap (12) is interrupted to form a portion (32) carrying the connector (10) and another portion (31) carrying an o-ring (29) which can be engaged between the hook (48) and the housing (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Coastal Pet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Oyster, David R. Kerns, Robert C. Holt, Jr., James G. Stout
  • Side release buckle
    Patent number: 6378466
    Abstract: A buckle (10) for a collar (15) includes a plug portion (11) and a socket portion (12). The plug portion (11) includes pivotable arms (35 or 47) having lugs (36 or 50) formed on the ends thereof. A spring (40 or 55) biases the outer ends of the arms (35 or 47) away from each other. The socket portion (12) has an open end (27) and opposed side openings (28). When the arms (35 or 47) are received through the open end (27), the lugs (36 or 50) will be received through the side openings (28) to attach the plug portion (11) to the socket portion (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Coastal Pet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Oyster, David R. Kerns, Robert C. Holt, Jr.
  • Snap connector
    Patent number: D489247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Coastal Pet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Oyster, David R. Kerns, Robert C. Holt, Jr., James G. Stout