Patents by Inventor David L. Finnern

David L. Finnern 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: 4455718
    Abstract: A weight strap adapted to be mounted circumferentially about the scuba tank of a diver is disclosed which is specifically designed to permit rapid jettisonning of the same in an emergency situation. The weight strap of the present invention is formed to utilize conventional lead diving weights and includes a resilient strap portion designed to provide tension within the strap and tightly maintain the weight strap about the scuba tank. Opposite ends of the strap are provided with a pair of mating, quick release connectors which by way of a single manual motion, may be separated from one another to selectively release the weight strap from the scuba tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: Joseph J. Ryan
    Inventor: David L. Finnern
  • Patent number: D277893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Assignee: Joseph J. Ryan
    Inventor: David L. Finnern