Patents by Inventor Terry J. Hertel

Terry J. Hertel 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).

  • Ski wax for use with sintered base snow skis
    Patent number: 5114482
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions of ski waxes for use on sintered based skis having enhanced lubricity. In particular, the ski waxes disclosed herein have incorporated a lubricity increasing effective amount of a perfluoropolyether diol and a perfluoropolyether diol compatible vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Inventor: Terry J. Hertel
  • Ski hot wax applicator
    Patent number: 4182786
    Abstract: Apparatus for the controlled hot waxing of skis is disclosed. The apparatus includes an upwardly opening semi-cylindrical tub with closed ends. The tub is constructed of heat conductive material, and a heater is mounted on the exterior radial surface of the tub so that wax placed therein will be caused to melt at the appropriate temperature. A solid aluminum roller having axial struts projecting from the opposite ends thereof is rotatably mounted on the closed ends of the cylinder so that the lower portion of the roller will project into the melted wax and the upper portion of the roller will provide an exposed surface for contact with a ski. The roller and struts are of heat conductive material so that heat from the end walls of the tub is conducted through the struts to the roller. A covering is applied to the radial surface of the roller and has a preselected softness so that a ski passing over the covering will remain in full contact with the covering over the entire width of the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Inventor: Terry J. Hertel
  • Ski hot wax applicator
    Patent number: 4029046
    Abstract: Apparatus for the controlled hot waxing of skis is disclosed. The apparatus includes an upwardly opening semi-cylindrical tub with closed ends. The tub is constructed of heat conductive material, and a heater is mounted on the exterior radial surface of the tub so that wax placed therein will be caused to melt at the appropriate temperature. A solid aluminum roller having axial struts projecting from the opposite ends thereof is rotatably mounted on the closed ends of the cylinder so that the lower portion of the roller will project into the melted wax and the upper portion of the roller will provide an exposed surface for contact with a ski. The roller and struts are of heat conductive material so that heat from the end walls of the tub is conducted through the struts to the roller. A covering is applied to the radial surface of the roller and has a preselected softness so that a ski passing over the covering will remain in full contact with the covering over the entire width of the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1977
    Inventor: Terry J. Hertel
  • Heated tip for use with a heating tool or the like
    Patent number: D259324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1981
    Inventor: Terry J. Hertel