Patents by Inventor Keith Parten

Keith Parten 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).

  • INFLATABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120329347
    Abstract: An inflatable device has an inflatable bladder and a towing attachment point. The inflatable bladder has a top portion and a bottom portion. The towing attachment point is attached to the inflatable bladder for towing the inflatable device. A flocking layer is bonded directly to at least a part of the top portion, to form a rider receiving area, such that the rider can ride on the rider receiving area while the inflatable device is being towed via the towing attachment point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Retractable tow hook
    Patent number: 7537502
    Abstract: An aquatic recreational device is configured for towing with a towline and has a rider-support structure for supporting a rider during travel in water. The device has a hook for releasably retaining the towline, the hook being movable between a first position, in which the hook is oriented to be substantially within the rider-support structure, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the hook is located exterior of the rider-support structure for engaging the towline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Aquatic recreational system with retractable tow hook
    Patent number: 7530872
    Abstract: An aquatic recreational device is configured for towing with a towline and has a rider-support structure for supporting a rider during travel in water. The device has a hook for releasably retaining the towline, the hook being movable between a first position, in which the hook is oriented to be substantially within the rider-support structure, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the hook is located exterior of the rider-support structure for engaging the towline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Wake Ski
    Publication number: 20090068905
    Abstract: A wake ski has a deck, a foot binding, and at least one fin. The deck of the wake ski includes a top side, a bottom side, a bulbous front end, and a bulbous rear end. The front and rear ends have transverse widths that are larger than a transverse width at the midsection of the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Retractable Tow Hook
    Publication number: 20080176466
    Abstract: An aquatic recreational device is configured for towing with a towline and has a rider-support structure for supporting a rider during travel in water. The device has a hook for releasably retaining the towline, the hook being movable between a first position, in which the hook is oriented to be substantially within the rider-support structure, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the hook is located exterior of the rider-support structure for engaging the towline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Aquatic recreational system with retractable tow hook
    Publication number: 20060189229
    Abstract: An aquatic recreational device is configured for towing with a towline and has a rider-support structure for supporting a rider during travel in water. The device has a hook for releasably retaining the towline, the hook being movable between a first position, in which the hook is oriented to be substantially within the rider-support structure, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the hook is located exterior of the rider-support structure for engaging the towline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Recreation board with high-definition graphics
    Publication number: 20050206130
    Abstract: A recreational board having high-definition graphics is disclosed. The recreational board includes a 3-dimensional lenticular graphical film attached to the recreational board for displaying an image having a significant perceived depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Water recreation board with pass-through tow rope
    Patent number: 6042439
    Abstract: A rigid water recreation board for towing behind a water vessel. There is an eyelet extending through the board. A rope is attached to the vessel and freely passes through the eyelet. A handle is attached to the rope and is dimensioned such that it may not pass through the eyelet. A rider may lie upon, kneel upon, or stand upon the board as it is being towed by the vessel. The rider has the option of holding onto the handle or letting the handle be pulled against the upper surface of the board while the board is in tow by the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Method of manufacturing a skateboard
    Patent number: 4921513
    Abstract: A method is shown for manufacturing a skateboard having an upper and lower surface. A pre-printed label is applied to the board lower surface by a suitable adhesive so that the outer periphery of the label matches the contours of the board lower surface. The label is then sealed by applying a suitable coating to protect the label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Nash Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Wake ski
    Patent number: D557365
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Keith Parten
  • Towed inflatable device
    Patent number: D650462
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Keith Parten