Patents by Inventor James D. Sparling

James D. Sparling 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).

  • Ski servicing and repairing tool
    Patent number: 4215947
    Abstract: A tool assembly is provided for maintaining and repairing the runner surfaces and edges of skis. The basic unit of the assembly is a hand held tool to which blades may be attached for planing or scraping the running surface and longitudinal center groove of the ski. The basic unit also has provisions for mounting a flat file to file and sharpen the metal edges of the skis. A waxing attachment for applying a uniform wax coating to the ski is also provided along with a polishing unit. The assembly further includes a base and heater with a wax reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Inventor: James D. Sparling
  • Ski servicing and repairing tool
    Patent number: 4089076
    Abstract: A tool assembly is provided for maintaining and repairing the runner surfaces and edges of skis. The basic unit of the assembly is a hand held tool to which blades may be attached for planing or scraping the running surface and longitudinal center groove of the ski. The basic unit also has provisions for mounting a flat file to file and sharpen the metal edges of the skis. A waxing attachment for applying a uniform wax coating to the ski is also provided along with a polishing unit. The assembly further includes a base and heater with a wax reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1978
    Inventor: James D. Sparling