Patents by Inventor Caitlin Wotherspoon

Caitlin Wotherspoon 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).

  • Child restraint swimming device
    Patent number: 9079646
    Abstract: A safety device comprising a body portion secured to the torso of a swimmer and having support straps and a handle to permit an instructor to provide support for the swimmer is disclosed. The safety device may be used for a variety of purposes, such as teaching individuals how to swim. During use, an instructor or other individual may provide support and/or guidance for the swimmer by lifting or pulling on the handle. The device may be constructed to provide both freedom of movement for the swimmer and direct contact with the instructor, thereby allowing for a safe, yet challenging, learning experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Gould, Caitlin Wotherspoon
  • CHILD RESTRAINT SWIMMING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140325731
    Abstract: A safety device comprising a body portion secured to the torso of a swimmer and having support straps and a handle to permit an instructor to provide support for the swimmer is disclosed. The safety device may be used for a variety of purposes, such as teaching individuals how to swim. During use, an instructor or other individual may provide support and/or guidance for the swimmer by lifting or pulling on the handle. The device may be constructed to provide both freedom of movement for the swimmer and direct contact with the instructor, thereby allowing for a safe, yet challenging, learning experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Gould, Caitlin Wotherspoon