Patents by Inventor Charles E. Van Tassel

Charles E. Van Tassel 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).

  • Quick release buckle for divers
    Patent number: 6487761
    Abstract: A buckle apparatus for rapid disengagement of male and female members has deformable portions of a male pull member extending into the female member and retained in openings of the female member. An elongate pull element extends from the deformable portion or portions for pulling thereon to deform the deformable portions to disengage the male and female members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Charles E. Van Tassel
  • Quick release buckle for divers
    Publication number: 20020092140
    Abstract: A buckle apparatus for rapid disengagement of male and female members has deformable portions of a male pull member extending into the female member and retained in openings of the female member. An elongate pull element extends from the deformable portion or portions for pulling thereon to deform the deformable portions to disengage the male and female members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Charles E. Van Tassel