Patents by Inventor Michael Durante
Michael Durante 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).
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Patent number: 10377452Abstract: A fin plug (10) for installation in a water craft, said fin plug (10) including: a first open cavity (20) adapted to receive a base portion (15) of a water craft fin (50); and, a resilient biasing rod (30) and a protruding member (35) cooperating with the biasing rod, said protruding member being adapted to abut the base portion (15) of said fin (50) when received in said first open cavity (20); wherein said biasing rod and protruding member are adapted to apply a force to the base portion of said fin to inhibit removal of said fin from said first open cavity.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Fin Control Systems PTY LimitedInventors: Scott Norrie, Michael Durante, Gregory Scott, Linden Evans
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Publication number: 20190106839Abstract: A leash assembly (110) for watercraft users with an elongate composite horn (112) and extended base (128) providing a superior stand-off distance for the leash cord. In addition, an over-braided sheathed cord (114) provides substantial improvements in use with respect to elongation, strength and tangling. The leash assembly (110) may also feature a low hydrodynamic drag rail saver, non-slip arrangement for the cuff (116) and a unique pull tab (119) release for the cuff (116).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Scott NORRIE, Nicholas Matthew John NOTARA, Joshua Samuel HALL, Michael DURANTE
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Patent number: 9957021Abstract: A fin plug (10) for a water craft, said fin plug (10) including: a top surface (15) and a bottom surface (20); at least one fin cavity (25), for receiving a base element of a fin, extending inwardly from at least one opening in the top surface (15); and at least one hole (35) or recess in the top surface (15) adapted to be filled with foam.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: FIN CONTROL SYSTEMS PTY. LIMITEDInventors: Gregory Scott, Michael Durante
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Patent number: 9862467Abstract: A securing arrangement for securing a water craft fin to a water craft having a fin plug, the fin plug having a first open cavity configured to receive a base portion (4018) of the water craft fin. The securing arrangement includes a resilient biasing rod (4030) and a protruding member (4035) cooperating with the biasing rod (4030). The protruding member (4035) is adapted to actuate when the base portion (4018) of the fin is inserted into the first open cavity of the fin plug so that the biasing rod (4030) and the protruding member (4035) inhibit removal of the fin from the first open cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Fin Control Systems Pty LimitedInventors: Scott Norrie, Michael Durante, Gregory Scott, Linden Evans
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Publication number: 20170334529Abstract: A fin plug (10) for installation in a water craft, said fin plug (10) including: a first open cavity (20) adapted to receive a base portion (15) of a water craft fin (50); and, a resilient biasing rod (30) and a protruding member (35) cooperating with the biasing rod, said protruding member being adapted to abut the base portion (15) of said fin (50) when received in said first open cavity (20); wherein said biasing rod and protruding member are adapted to apply a force to the base portion of said fin to inhibit removal of said fin from said first open cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Scott Norrie, Michael Durante, Gregory Scott, Linden Evans
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Patent number: 9688365Abstract: A fin plug (10) for installation in a water craft, said fin plug (10) including: a first open cavity (20) adapted to receive a base portion (15) of a water craft fin (50); and, a resilient biasing rod (30) and a protruding member (35) cooperating with the biasing rod, said protruding member being adapted to abut the base portion (15) of said fin (50) when received in said first open cavity (20); wherein said biasing rod and protruding member are adapted to apply a force to the base portion of said fin to inhibit removal of said fin from said first open cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: FIN CONTROL SYSTEMS PTY LIMITEDInventors: Scott Norrie, Michael Durante, Gregory Scott, Linden Evans
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Publication number: 20160375968Abstract: A securing arrangement for securing a water craft fin to a water craft having a fin plug, the fin plug having a first open cavity configured to receive a base portion (4018) of the water craft fin. The securing arrangement includes a resilient biasing rod (4030) and a protruding member (4035) cooperating with the biasing rod (4030). The protruding member (4035) is adapted to actuate when the base portion (4018) of the fin is inserted into the first open cavity of the fin plug so that the biasing rod (4030) and the protruding member (4035) inhibit removal of the fin from the first open cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Scott NORRIE, Michael DURANTE, Gregory SCOTT, Linden EVANS
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Publication number: 20160288882Abstract: A fin plug (10) for a water craft, said fin plug (10) including: a top surface (15) and a bottom surface (20); at least one fin cavity (25), for receiving a base element of a fin, extending inwardly from at least one opening in the top surface (15); and at least one hole (35) or recess in the top surface (15) adapted to be filled with foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: FIN CONTROL SYSTEMS PTY. LIMITEDInventors: Gregory Scott, Michael Durante
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Publication number: 20150158563Abstract: A fin plug (10) for installation in a water craft, said fin plug (10) including: a first open cavity (20) adapted to receive a base portion (15) of a water craft fin (50); and, a resilient biasing rod (30) and a protruding member (35) cooperating with the biasing rod, said protruding member being adapted to abut the base portion (15) of said fin (50) when received in said first open cavity (20); wherein said biasing rod and protruding member are adapted to apply a force to the base portion of said fin to inhibit removal of said fin from said first open cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Scott Norrie, Michael Durante, Gregory Scott, Linden Evans
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Patent number: 8920204Abstract: A fin plug assembly, for a surfcraft, including: a fin plug including a flat upper portion having an external perimeter and top and bottom surfaces, at least one fin cavity for receiving a base element of a surfcraft fin extending inwardly from at least one opening in the top surface, a base portion extending from said bottom surface and surrounding said at least one fin cavity; and a high density foam body having an upper surface with a fin plug cavity in said upper surface and a continuous side wall; wherein the base portion of the fin plug is located within said fin plug cavity and said fin plug is firmly affixed to said high density foam body.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2008Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Fin Control Systems Pty. LimitedInventor: Michael Durante
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Publication number: 20120052755Abstract: A fin plug assembly, for a surfcraft, including: a fin plug including a substantially flat upper portion having an external perimeter and top and bottom surfaces, at least one fin cavity for receiving a base element of a surfcraft fin extending inwardly from at least one opening in the top surface, a base portion extending from said bottom surface and surrounding said at least one fin cavity; and a high density foam body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a fin plug cavity extending from said upper surface to said lower surface, and a continuous side wall extending about said foam body and between said upper surface and said lower surface; wherein the base portion of the fin plug is located within said fin plug cavity and said fin plug is firmly affixed to said high density foam body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2008Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: FIN CONTROL SYSTEMS PTY. LIMITEDInventor: Michael Durante
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Publication number: 20110297196Abstract: A hinge joint assembly including a first body having a first circular serrated edge located around a first central axis; a second body having a second circular serrated edge located around a second central axis, said second circular serrated edge corresponding with and adapted to engage with the first circular serrated edge; an axle rod, extending through the first central axis and the second central axis, adapted to enable the first and second bodies to rotate relative to one another; biasing means, positioned between the first body and the second body, for biasing said first and second bodies away from each other along the axle rod; movement limiting means for preventing the second body from being separated from the first body beyond a pre-determined distance; and a cam element, rotatable about the axle rod, adapted to move the second body relative to the first body, from a joint locked position to a joint unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Basil Bangs Pty Ltd.Inventor: Michael Durante
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Patent number: D621464Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Fin Control Systems Pty LimitedInventors: Michael Durante, Gregory Scott
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Patent number: D635630Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Fin Control Systems Pty. LimitedInventor: Michael Durante
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Patent number: D703781Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Fin Control Systems Pty. LimitedInventors: Michael Durante, Gregory Scott
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Patent number: D705373Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Fin Control Systems Pty. LimitedInventors: Michael Durante, Gregory Scott
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Patent number: D705881Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Fin Control Systems Pty. LimitedInventors: Michael Durante, Gregory Scott
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Patent number: D721148Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Fin Control Systems Pty. LimitedInventors: Michael Durante, Gregory Scott
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Patent number: D746930Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Fin Control Systems Pty. LimitedInventors: Michael Durante, Gregory Scott