Patents by Inventor Clayton D. Chinn

Clayton D. Chinn 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).

  • Toe-rail mounted boarding ladder for sailboats
    Patent number: 8356568
    Abstract: A boarding ladder, designed for dock access, which may be securely and non-invasively mounted onto a sailboat's toe-rail. The invention utilizes a continuous hook mechanism to bear the user's weight, and attachment mechanisms to retain the hook in place. The invention offers the advantages of being sturdy, yet readily removable, and compact for easy stowage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventor: Clayton D. Chinn
  • Gate stanchion boarding ladder for sailboats
    Patent number: 8297215
    Abstract: A folding boarding ladder, integrated with, and stored within, a sailboat's gate stanchion. Designed for dock-to-deck access, the invention is unobtrusive and presents a minimal wind profile. Permanently mounted at the lifeline gate, the ladder is always accessible, and may be used while docking and casting off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Clayton D. Chinn