Patents by Inventor Christopher T. Kane

Christopher T. Kane 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: 7748722
    Abstract: A footboard for play, exercise and practice of aerial maneuvers and recreational moves on a jumping device. The footboard is preferably flexible in a variety of directions, but has sufficient firmness so as to allow the board to retain a desired shape. The footboard is attached to the user's feet by a strap system, which holds the user's feet within recesses in the board itself. The footboard is preferably waterproof or water resistant for use on water trampolines, in lakes and swimming pools. Handgrips may be provided at one or more locations of the footboard, which, combined with the flexibility of the board, enhance the moves and style of the practicing foot boarder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher T. Kane
  • Publication number: 20090079148
    Abstract: A footboard for play, exercise and practice of aerial maneuvers and recreational moves on a jumping device. The footboard is preferably flexible in a variety of directions, but has sufficient firmness so as to allow the board to retain a desired shape. The footboard is attached to the user's feet by a strap system, which holds the user's feet within recesses in the board itself. The footboard is preferably waterproof or water resistant for use on water trampolines, in lakes and swimming pools. Handgrips may be provided at one or more locations of the footboard, which, combined with the flexibility of the board, enhance the moves and style of the practicing foot boarder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER T. KANE
  • Publication number: 20030227145
    Abstract: Embodiments of a foot-board for play, exercise, and practice of aerial recreational moves on a jumping device are described. The foot-board is preferably flexible and cushioning, but with enough firmness for the desired effect of aerial moves taking off on a board rather than just on the jumper's feet. The foot-board is preferably flexible in a plurality of directions, that is, at least in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction. The foot-board is attached to the user's feet by a strap system, and preferably heel rests at the back of the heels. The feet may rest in recesses in the top surface of the board to provide more sure location of the feet. The foot-board is preferably water-proof or water-resistant, for use on water trampolines. Hand-grips may be provided at one or more locations of the foot-board, which, combined with the flexibility of the board, enhance the moves and style of the practicing foot-boarder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Christopher T. Kane