Patents by Inventor Alan J. Hackett

Alan J. Hackett 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: 5094448
    Abstract: An integrated bungy jumping system for jumping off a platform. Connected to the platform is a rack to which are connected elasticized bungy jumping cords and a control mechanism to adjust the height of the bungy cords to accommodate the weight of the person jumping so that the jumper can control his contact relative to the surface above which he is jumping. The system also includes an arrangement for lowering the jumper to the surface upon completion of the jump. There is also provided a counterweight to return the system to accommodate another jumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Societe Civile Carolan
    Inventor: Alan J. Hackett