Patents by Inventor Christopher Klinke

Christopher Klinke 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).

  • Finger strengthening device and method
    Patent number: 12134007
    Abstract: A finger strengthening device (FSD) includes a plurality of finger strengthening elements formed therewith. The FSD is attachable to a structure in a plurality of different orientations to permit a variation in finger exercise techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael Anderson, Christopher Klinke
  • Finger strengthening device and method
    Patent number: 11850469
    Abstract: A finger strengthening device (FSD) includes a plurality of finger strengthening elements formed therewith. The FSD is attachable to a structure in a plurality of different orientations to permit a variation in finger exercise techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael Anderson, Christopher Klinke
  • Belay device
    Patent number: 10315056
    Abstract: A belay device may include a front plate with a first lobe and a back plate with a second lobe. The belay device may be engageable and disengageable such that the first lobe is separated from the second lobe at a first distance and a second distance, respectively. The belay device may maintain ability to operate when the belay device is disengaged. The belay device may include a handle and cam pin that cooperate to create a mechanical advantage for controlling separation distance between the first and second lobe. The handle may prevent rotation in a first direction via a lockout protrusion. The handle may prevent rotation in a second direction via a handle stop and/or a retaining rib. The belay device may include an ergonomic feature to accommodate a user's hand placement and/or shroud rotation of the front plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Great Trango Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Klinke, Seth GaleWyrick, Adam Sanders, Andrew Weiman
  • BELAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180008844
    Abstract: A belay device may include a front plate with a first lobe and a back plate with a second lobe. The belay device may be engageable and disengageable such that the first lobe is separated from the second lobe at a first distance and a second distance, respectively. The belay device may maintain ability to operate when the belay device is disengaged. The belay device may include a handle and cam pin that cooperate to create a mechanical advantage for controlling separation distance between the first and second lobe. The handle may prevent rotation in a first direction via a lockout protrusion. The handle may prevent rotation in a second direction via a handle stop and/or a retaining rib. The belay device may include an ergonomic feature to accommodate a user's hand placement and/or shroud rotation of the front plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Klinke, Seth GaleWyrick, Adam Sanders, Andrew Weiman