Patents by Inventor Jeff Konigsberg

Jeff Konigsberg 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).

  • Tether device, system, and method
    Patent number: 8833310
    Abstract: A tether device is provided which includes a first wristband to which a retracting mechanism is attached. A first end of a cord may be attached to the retracting mechanism. A second end of the cord may be attached to a second band. The retracting mechanism permits retraction and extension of the cord between the first and second wristbands responsive to changes in distance between first and second persons wearing the respective first and second wristbands. The present tether device provides an effective, lightweight tether system that may be used by an adult for inconspicuous, hands-free restraint of a child, particularly in public areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Kinderkord, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Konigsberg, Joan Lunden
  • TETHER DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20080072844
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tether device that includes a first wristband to which a retracting mechanism is attached. A first end of a cord may be attached to the retracting mechanism. A second end of the cord may be attached to a second band. The retracting mechanism permits retraction and extension of the cord between the first and second wristbands responsive to changes in distance between first and second persons wearing the respective first and second wristbands. The present tether device provides an effective, lightweight tether system that may be used by an adult for inconspicuous, hands-free restraint of a child, particularly in public areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventor: Jeff Konigsberg