Patents by Inventor Deborah Kutny Splaine

Deborah Kutny Splaine 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).

  • Publication number: 20120222609
    Abstract: An accessory attachment clip for watercraft, attached to the watercraft without tools or hardware, and formed of a molded plastic or hard rubber first portion for fastening to the watercraft, and a second portion for attaching an accessory or accessory holder. The second portion is sized so as to be expanded when being positioned on the gunnels and to contract for an accurate fit. A set screw assists in securing the second portion. The accessory holder may be for a fishing rod or drinking cup. The clip may be attached to the gunnels by expanding the clip, sliding the clip over the gunnels, and releasing the clip. The set screw may be fastened to further secure the clip. The clip may be produced by forming within a mold, the plastic or hard rubber first portion, and the second portion. The set screw may be included in the molding process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Deborah Kutny Splaine
  • Patent number: 7527012
    Abstract: A paddle clip for a human powered watercraft, comprising a first flexible resilient portion with an opening to fit around the gunwale or cockpit rim of the watercraft. A second portion of the paddle clip includes a flexible portion for removably receiving a cylindrical shaft of an oar or a paddle used for propelling the watercraft. The paddle clip may further comprise at least one accessory clip for receiving an additional cylindrical shaft or an accessory. The paddle clip is configured to be quickly installed, repositioned or removed from the watercraft without tools or hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Deborah Kutny Splaine
  • Publication number: 20080016658
    Abstract: A paddle clip for a human powered watercraft, comprising a first flexible resilient portion having an opening and shaped so that the first portion, when flexed, fits around the gunwale or cockpit rim of the watercraft with a portion of the gunwale or cockpit rim received through the opening in the first portion; and a second portion including a flexible resilient clip portion for remove ably receiving a cylindrical shaft of an oar or paddle used by a human to move said watercraft. The paddle clip may further comprising at least one accessory clip for receiving an additional cylindrical shaft or an accessory. The paddle clip can be configured to be to install within two to five seconds, repositioned or removed from the watercraft without tools or hardware and without drilling holes or otherwise damaging the watercraft. The combination of the paddle clip and a watercraft. A method for using the paddle clip in a watercraft, with an oar or paddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Deborah Kutny Splaine
  • Patent number: 7232352
    Abstract: A comfort hand grip for a shaft comprises a tubular member formed of a closed cell resilient polymer material core; and a water resistant coating on each side of the core. The comfort grip is sized so as to be slightly stretched when positioned on a shaft, and includes an indexing mark for proper orientation of the paddle. The resilient polymer core may be formed of a rubber, and the coating of an ultraviolet resistant flexible material such as nylon. The hand grip may be formed from a die cut generally rectangular piece of material which is formed into the tubular structure by at least one of, for example, stitching which joins the opposite sides to one another; a lace through openings in joining portions of the material along the sides; a zipper having a side along each of the joining portions; and a set of hook and loop closures on opposite ones of the joining portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventor: Deborah Kutny Splaine
  • Publication number: 20040048529
    Abstract: A comfort hand grip for a shaft comprises a tubular member formed of a closed cell resilient polymer material core; and a water resistant coating on each side of the core. The comfort grip is sized so as to be slightly stretched when positioned on a shaft. The resilient polymer core may be formed of a rubber, and the coating of an ultraviolet resistant flexible material such as nylon. The hand grip may be formed from a die cut generally rectangular piece of material which is formed into the tubular structure by at least one of, for example, stitching which joins the opposite sides to one another; a lace through openings in joining portions of the material along the sides; a zipper having a side along each of the joining portions; and a set of hook and loop closures on opposite ones of the joining portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Deborah Kutny Splaine