Patents by Inventor James W. Dobney

James W. Dobney 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).

  • Fastener including a flexible strap and suction cup
    Patent number: 5806816
    Abstract: A multi-purpose fastener which may be used to adjustably, removably secure an object of choice to a smooth surface of choice, with the fastener comprising a flexible strap, a suction cup, locking member, and a slidable keeper. Also, the fastener is functional by itself, and/or if preferred, multiple fasteners may be interconnected in combination for various uses of choice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventors: Harold L. Hull, Dan E. Harmer, James W. Dobney, Cathy D. Santa Cruz
  • Fastener which is attachable to a shoelace
    Patent number: 5657557
    Abstract: A fastener which includes a flexible counter strap having a hook on each end with the hooks each being removably attachable to loop portions which are formed in the shoelace when the lace has been tied into a bow and which is further secured by a locking, slidable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Inventors: Harold L. Hull, Dan E. Harmer, James W. Dobney