Patents Assigned to Timothy A. Niemier
  • Brace member for sit-on-top kayaks
    Patent number: 5417179
    Abstract: A sit-on-top kayak having a brace member mounted in the cockpit area between the kayaker's legs. The brace member is outwardly canted and forwardly flared to accommodate the kayaker's legs. The brace member does not extend over the top of the kayaker's legs, but is instead gripped therebetween to allow the kayaker to have more control of the kayak. The brace member should be adjustable fore and aft to accommodate different kayakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Timothy A. Niemier
    Inventors: Timothy A. Niemier, Michael G. Baker