Patents by Inventor David J. Hawkins, Jr.

David J. Hawkins, Jr. 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).

  • Boat-launching device, system, and method
    Patent number: 8764343
    Abstract: A boat-launching device can include a shock cord and a spring-loaded reel. The shock cord can have a proximal end adapted to be secured to a dock. The spring-loaded reel can include a reel casing, a spool, and a reel spring. The reel casing can define a reel opening. The shock cord can be wound on the spool and have a distal end attached to the spool and the proximal end extending out of the reel opening. A fastener can be attached to the reel casing and adapted to be secured to a boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Hawkins Marine Accessories, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Hawkins, Sr., David J. Hawkins, Jr.