Patents Assigned to The Orvis Company, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8656534
    Abstract: A laminated bed covering has a puncture resistant outer layer, a waterproof but water vapor permeable central layer and an inner layer, the entire structure protecting the bed and bed clothing from dog claws, pet urine, and pet odors while providing a comfortable sleeping environment to the bed's occupants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Canning
  • Patent number: 8522472
    Abstract: A fishing rod having improved strength and durability to weight characteristics is provided using a thermoplastic toughened epoxy resin. The method of manufacturing this fishing rod includes the use of an insulating layer around rod blanks during a high temperature cure stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Lepage, James B. Logan, Steven M. Hemkens
  • Patent number: 8001716
    Abstract: A fishing rod having improved strength and durability to weight characteristics is provided using a thermoplastic toughened epoxy resin. The method of manufacturing this fishing rod includes the use of an insulating layer around rod blanks during a high temperature cure stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Lepage, James B. Logan, Steven M. Hemkens
  • Patent number: 7963476
    Abstract: A tippet spool is self-orientating when displayed on pegs at retail. The tippet spool also has structures adapted to interlock adjacent tippet spools in a stack with one spool rotatable with respect to its neighbors. The tippet spool is self orientating because of an asymmetrical central opening with the center of mass of the tippet spool opposite the portion of the central opening furthest from the center of the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Hemkens, Deborah A Laun, David T. Middleton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7770235
    Abstract: An improved fishing wader uses light weight nylon faced laminate material and taped unsewn sonic welds to achieve a durable, light weight, comfortable wader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Lepage, Megan E. Babcock, Michael S. Quartararo
  • Publication number: 20090282602
    Abstract: An improved fishing wader uses light weight nylon faced laminate material and taped unsewn sonic welds to achieve a durable, light weight, comfortable wader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: THE ORVIS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES B. Lepage, Megan E. Babcock, Michael S. Quartararo
  • Publication number: 20080201845
    Abstract: A laminated bed covering has a puncture resistant outer layer, a waterproof but water vapor permeable central layer and an inner layer, the entire structure protecting the bed and bed clothing from dog claws, pet urine, and pet odors while providing a comfortable sleeping environment to the bed's occupants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: THE ORVIS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Canning
  • Patent number: 6513743
    Abstract: An anti-reverse large arbor fly fishing reel is provided which is robust in design and has a superior drag. The reel includes a drag offset structure allowing an angler to switch between a preset light drag to a preset heavy drag while still allowing full adjustability of drag force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Leigh H. Perkins, Jr., James B. Lepage
  • Patent number: 6360475
    Abstract: A fishing rod is provided in which unwanted vibration is damped and casting characteristics are improved. Vibration damping elastomeric material is provided as a tapered element within the hollow rod blank near the rod tip and/or as an intervening layer between the rod blank and the rod grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Lepage, Earl D. Duback, Charles N. Corrado, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6167650
    Abstract: A fly fishing line having an acrylic resin bonded polytetrafluorethylene coating is described. A process for creating this coating including application of the coating and layers with removal of the carrier between layer application steps and a final cure step in which all layers are cured into a unitary structure is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Duback
  • Patent number: 6155508
    Abstract: A large arbor fly fishing reel is provided with a smooth drag and the ability to change spools without removing any additional parts. The reel is provided with spring loaded locking tabs permanently fixed to a spool base which retain the spool upon the spool base and a drag to which pressure is applied through a central spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventor: James B. Lepage
  • Patent number: 6092324
    Abstract: A fishing rod is provided in which unwanted vibration is damped and casting characteristics are improved. Vibration damping elastomeric material is provided as a tapered element within the hollowed rod blank near the rod tip and/or as an intervening layer between the rod blank and the rod grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Lepage, Earl D. Duback, Charles N. Corrado, Jr.
  • Patent number: D515656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Lepage, James M. Rowinski, Mark Harris
  • Patent number: D521105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventor: James B. Lepage
  • Patent number: D558299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Lepage, Steven M. Hemkens
  • Patent number: D405352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas C. Rosenbauer
  • Patent number: D411059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad H. Wolansky, Frances J. Atherton
  • Patent number: D818560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Shawn Combs, David Morelock
  • Patent number: D962381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse George Haller, Richard Shawn Combs
  • Patent number: D1003387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse George Haller, Richard Shawn Combs