Patents by Inventor David E. Oathout

David E. Oathout 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: 6796863
    Abstract: A paddle support for a vessel, such as a kayak or canoe. The paddle support includes an upright support member of adjustable length and a retainer at the top portion of the upright support member for retaining a paddle. The upright support member has an elastic cord that allows the paddle to extend past a predetermined set height to allow a rower a greater range of operation motion, while allowing return to the predetermined set height upon release of an external force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: David E. Oathout
  • Patent number: 6645025
    Abstract: A paddle support having a storage device assists in rowing a vessel. The paddle is retained in the upper portion of a support that has a base section that may be connected to the storage device or a support strap. The storage device may rest directly on the floor of the vessel, or may be suspended over the opening of a vessel by a support strap. The storage device may be a backpack, bag, box or insulated cooler. The use of the support strap allows the storage device and support to be used with a watertight skirt or covering stretched over the opening of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: David E. Oathout
  • Patent number: 6632111
    Abstract: A paddle support assists in rowing a vessel. The paddle is retained in the upper portion of a support that has a base section that rests, preferably unattached or at least readily releasably attached on the floor of a vessel. The support allows the paddle to be freely manipulated unencumbered by attachments to the vessel. The paddle support may be attached to webbing suspended across an opening in the vessel so that a base of the support is attached near the center of the webbing. The paddle support may also be attached to a harness suspended across an opening in the vessel so that the upright support is attached near the center of the harness. The use of the webbing or harness facilitates use of the support with a watertight skirt or covering stretched over the opening of a vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: David E. Oathout
  • Patent number: 6547627
    Abstract: A game calling device includes a tubular member, a reed and an elastic skin. The tubular member also has a mouthpiece end that allows air to enter or exit and an outlet end that allows sound to be emitted from the device. The reed vibrates in response to passing air and is disposed within the tubular member. A control rod makes movable contact with the reed, allowing the user to vary the pitch, intensity, tong and/or inflection of the sound emanating from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: David E. Oathout
  • Publication number: 20030060121
    Abstract: A game calling device includes a tubular member, a reed and an elastic skin. The tubular member also has a mouthpiece end that allows air to enter or exit and an outlet end that allows sound to be emitted from the device. The reed vibrates in response to passing air and is disposed within the tubular member. A control rod makes movable contact with the reed, allowing the user to vary the pitch, intensity, tong and/or inflection of the sound emanating from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: David E. Oathout
  • Publication number: 20030040233
    Abstract: A paddle support having a storage device assists in rowing a vessel. The paddle is retained in the upper portion of a support that has a base section that may be connected to the storage device or a support strap. The storage device may rest directly on the floor of the vessel, or may be suspended over the opening of a vessel by a support strap. The storage device may be a backpack, bag, box or insulated cooler. The use of the support strap allows the storage device and support to be used with a watertight skirt or covering stretched over the opening of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventor: David E. Oathout
  • Publication number: 20030040234
    Abstract: A paddle support assists in rowing a vessel. The paddle is retained in the upper portion of a support that has a base section that rests, preferably unattached or at least readily releasably attached on the floor of a vessel. The support allows the paddle to be freely manipulated unencumbered by attachments to the vessel. The paddle support may be attached to webbing suspended across an opening in the vessel so that a base of the support is attached near the center of the webbing. The paddle support may also be attached to a harness suspended across an opening in the vessel so that the upright support is attached near the center of the harness. The use of the webbing or harness facilitates use of the support with a watertight skirt or covering stretched over the opening of a vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventor: David E. Oathout
  • Patent number: 5577946
    Abstract: A grunt tube includes a tubular member, a reed and an elastic skin. The tubular member includes a mouthpiece end that allows air to enter, an outlet end that emits sounds and an opening in a wall of the tubular member between the mouthpiece end and the inlet end. The reed vibrates in response to passing air and is disposed within the tubular member adjacent the mouthpiece end and the opening. The elastic skin extends over the wall of the tubular member to at least partially cover the opening. A user can modify sounds emanating from the outlet end produced by air passing through the mouthpiece end and over the reed by selectively applying pressure to the elastic skin. As a result, a varied array of sounds can be produced with the grunt tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Legend Lures
    Inventor: David E. Oathout
  • Patent number: D323411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Inventor: David E. Oathout