Patents by Inventor Davis K. Bartow

Davis K. Bartow 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: 9540078
    Abstract: An improved swim noodle system is described. The system has a first interlocking swim noodle including a first central core defining a first longitudinal axis coaxial with the first central core and a first periphery disposed about the first central core. The first elongated swim noodle further comprises alternating nodes and alcoves disposed about an entirety of the first periphery. The first nodes diverge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first alcoves converge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first nodes and the first alcoves are arranged to mate by resistance fit with the second elongated swim noodle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Carolina IP, LLC
    Inventors: Davis K. Bartow, Douglas H. Bartow
  • Patent number: 9211941
    Abstract: A device for connection to at least one swim noodle having an alcove defined by side walls. The device includes a body member having an elongated base portion and a generally conical shaped engagement portion connected to and extending generally perpendicularly outwardly from the base portion. A barb extends generally helically about the engagement portion for substantially the length of the engagement portion, and the base defining at least one coupling profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventors: Douglas H. Bartow, Davis K. Bartow
  • Publication number: 20150118927
    Abstract: An improved swim noodle system is described. The system has a first interlocking swim noodle including a first central core defining a first longitudinal axis coaxial with the first central core and a first periphery disposed about the first central core. The first elongated swim noodle further comprises alternating nodes and alcoves disposed about an entirety of the first periphery. The first nodes diverge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first alcoves converge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first nodes and the first alcoves are arranged to mate by resistance fit with the second elongated swim noodle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Davis K. Bartow, Douglas H. Bartow
  • Patent number: 8920206
    Abstract: An improved swim noodle system is described. The system has a first interlocking swim noodle with a central core and at least one node, diverging outwardly from the central core, and at least one alcove, converging outwardly from the central core, wherein the node and alcove are arranged to mate by resistance fit with a second interlocking swim noodle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Carolina IP LLC
    Inventors: Davis K. Bartow, Douglas H. Bartow
  • Publication number: 20130294823
    Abstract: A device for connection to at least one swim noodle having an alcove defined by side walls. The device includes a body member having an elongated base portion and a generally conical shaped engagement portion connected to and extending generally perpendicularly outwardly from the base portion. A barb extends generally helically about the engagement portion for substantially the length of the engagement portion, and the base defining at least one coupling profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Douglas H. Bartow, Davis K. Bartow
  • Patent number: D740385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventors: Davis K. Bartow, Douglas H. Bartow