Patents by Inventor David A. Ponx

David A. Ponx 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: 9629442
    Abstract: A secured sports equipment backpack includes a top compartment having a wet storage section, a dry storage section, and a separator wall separating the wet storage section from the dry storage section. The dry storage section includes a first compartment having either a substantially spherical shape or an elongated sleeve. A bottom compartment of the back pack has a plurality of sub-compartments. The backpack includes a plurality of clips in the wet storage section. A plurality of extendible security cables are detachably connected to a respective clip at one end. A second end of the security cables is coupled to the separator wall. The security cables can be detached from the clips, wrapped around another bag or object, and then reattached to the clip to facilitate carrying one or more additional bags or objects together with the backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: David A. Ponx
  • Patent number: 9474354
    Abstract: The beach/pool bag with hidden compartment has a hidden compartment positioned at the bottom of the bag that is equipped with a zipper-closable access. A flap is provided to cover and conceal the zipper, thereby presenting a false bottom and disguising the existence of the compartment underneath. The backpack with hidden compartment is similar to the beach/pool bag, but has shoulder straps instead of handles. A cable and lock are provided to secure the backpack to a stationary object if the backpack is to be laid aside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: David A. Ponx
  • Publication number: 20160278507
    Abstract: A secured sports equipment backpack includes a top compartment having a wet storage section, a dry storage section, and a separator wall separating the wet storage section from the dry storage section. The dry storage section includes a first compartment having either a substantially spherical shape or an elongated sleeve. A bottom compartment of the back pack has a plurality of sub-compartments. The backpack includes a plurality of clips in the wet storage section. A plurality of extendible security cables are detachably connected to a respective clip at one end. A second end of the security cables is coupled to the separator wall. The security cables can be detached from the clips, wrapped around another bag or object, and then reattached to the clip to facilitate carrying one or more additional bags or objects together with the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: DAVID A. PONX
  • Patent number: 9271553
    Abstract: The beach/pool bag with hidden compartment has a hidden compartment positioned at the bottom of the bag that is equipped with a zipper-closable access. A flap is provided to cover and conceal the zipper, thereby presenting a false bottom and disguising the existence of the compartment underneath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: David A. Ponx
  • Publication number: 20150181994
    Abstract: The beach/pool bag with hidden compartment has a hidden compartment positioned at the bottom of the bag that is equipped with a zipper-closable access. A flap is provided to cover and conceal the zipper, thereby presenting a false bottom and disguising the existence of the compartment underneath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: DAVID A. PONX
  • Publication number: 20150182007
    Abstract: The beach/pool bag with hidden compartment has a hidden compartment positioned at the bottom of the bag that is equipped with a zipper-closable access. A flap is provided to cover and conceal the zipper, thereby presenting a false bottom and disguising the existence of the compartment underneath. The backpack with hidden compartment is similar to the beach/pool bag, but has shoulder straps instead of handles. A cable and lock are provided to secure the backpack to a stationary object if the backpack is to be laid aside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: DAVID A. PONX
  • Publication number: 20040051679
    Abstract: A laptop or notebook computer which employs first and second display screens coupled electronically to display identical images at the same time. The dual screen capability is ideal for business presentations, instruction and other like uses. The two screens are mechanically coupled to each other and to the computer in a manner that allows the three elements to be collapsed into a compact unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: David A. Ponx
  • Patent number: 6667878
    Abstract: The instant invention is a laptop or notebook computer which employs first and second display screens coupled electronically to display identical images at the same time. The dual screen capability is ideal for business presentations, instruction and other like uses. The two screens are mechanically coupled to each other and to the computer in a manner which allows the three elements to be collapsed into a compact unit. A cover is provided to protect the second screen. The cover functions as the top of the computer when the unit is collapsed. The cover may be hinged to the second screen or may be designed to slide off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Inventor: David A. Ponx
  • Publication number: 20030142469
    Abstract: The instant invention is a laptop or notebook computer which employs first and second display screens coupled electronically to display identical images at the same time. The dual screen capability is ideal for business presentations, instruction and other like uses. The two screens are mechanically coupled to each other and to the computer in a manner which allows the three elements to be collapsed into a compact unit. A cover is provided to protect the second screen. The cover functions as the top of the computer when the unit is collapsed. The cover may be hinged to the second screen or may be designed to slide off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: David A. Ponx