Patents by Inventor Devin J. Hales

Devin J. Hales 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).

  • Winch system safety device controlled by towrope angle
    Patent number: 8757079
    Abstract: A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if the rope moves outside a designated range of angles relative to an intake of the winch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Global Innovative Sports Incorporated
    Inventors: Ladd E. Christensen, John M. Welch, Tyson Triplett, Devin J. Hales
  • Towrope winch safety shutoff switch
    Patent number: 8651461
    Abstract: A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if, during winding of the rope, a foreign object enters a winch intake along with the rope to actuate the safety shutoff device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Global Innovative Sports Incorporated
    Inventors: Ladd E. Christensen, John M. Welch, Tyson Triplett, Devin J. Hales
  • Winch System Safety Device Controlled by Towrope Angle
    Publication number: 20120279433
    Abstract: A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if the rope moves outside a designated range of angles relative to an intake of the winch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: GLOBAL INNOVATIVE SPORTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ladd E. Christensen, John M. Welch, Tyson Triplett, Devin J. Hales
  • Winch system safety device controlled by towrope angle
    Patent number: 8220405
    Abstract: A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if the rope moves outside a designated range of angles relative to an intake of the winch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Global Innovative Sports Incorporated
    Inventors: Ladd E. Christensen, John M. Welch, Tyson Triplett, Devin J. Hales
  • Towrope Winch Safety Shutoff Switch
    Publication number: 20100224117
    Abstract: A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if, during winding of the rope, a foreign object enters a winch intake along with the rope to actuate the safety shutoff device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: GLOBAL INNOVATIVE SPORTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ladd E. Christensen, John M. Welch, Tyson Triplett, Devin J. Hales
  • Winch System Safety Device Controlled by Towrope Angle
    Publication number: 20100224843
    Abstract: A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if the rope moves outside a designated range of angles relative to an intake of the winch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: GLOBAL INNOVATIVE SPORTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ladd E. Christensen, John M. Welch, Tyson Triplett, Devin J. Hales