Patents by Inventor Michael A. Blavat

Michael A. Blavat 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).

  • Patent number: 9663208
    Abstract: A paddle holder includes a handle retention clip and a suction cup. The handle retention clip includes a lengthwise body and a pair of opposing lips. The lengthwise body includes an inner perimeter, which is sized to receive a handle of a paddle. The pair of opposing lips extend inward from opposing edges of the lengthwise body. The suction cup includes a suction cup portion and a mounting portion. The suction cup portion is retained on the mounting portion. The mounting portion is attached to the handle retention clip with two fasteners. The suction cup is preferably a twist lock suction cup. In use, the at least one suction cup is secured to a flat surface on a kayak, paddle board or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Michael A. Blavat
  • Patent number: 9499235
    Abstract: A kayak paddle holder includes a handle retention clip and at least one suction cup. The handle retention clip includes a lengthwise body and a pair of opposing lips. The lengthwise body includes an inner perimeter, which is sized to receive a handle of a kayak paddle. The pair of opposing lips extend inward from opposing edges of the lengthwise body. Each suction cup includes a suction cup portion and a mounting portion. The suction cup portion is retained by the mounting portion. The mounting portion is preferably attached to the handle retention clip with at least one fastener. The suction cup may be replaced with a twist lock suction cup. It is preferable to attach one suction cup to each end of the handle retention clip. In use, the at least one suction cup is secured to a flat surface on a kayak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Michael A. Blavat
  • Patent number: 9307838
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder preferably includes a rod holder base, a rod holder pad and a suction cup. The rod holder base includes a tubular body, a pair of attachment flanges and a pair of retention flanges. A U-shaped slot is formed in the tubular body. Each attachment flange extends outward from the tubular body. The pair of retention flanges terminate a top of the tubular body to retain the rod holder pad. The rod holder pad includes a rod hole, which communicates with a rod slot. The rod holder pad is retained in the tubular body. A suction cup hole is formed through each attachment flange to receive a fastener. The pair of suction cup holes are spaced apart to match the hole pattern of the suction cup. The tubular body is secured to the suction cup with a pair of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Michael A. Blavat