Patents by Inventor Debra J. Kreutzer

Debra J. Kreutzer 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).

  • Snowshoe
    Patent number: 9114308
    Abstract: A collapsible snowshoe is provided. The snowshoe includes a frame having a first supporting cross-bar configured to interact with a second supporting cross-bar, wherein the cross-bars are configured to alternate between an open position and a closed position, a first supporting material configured to be coupled to the cross-bars and further configured to extend between the cross-bars, whereby the extended supporting material creates a support surface for walking when the cross-bars are in the open position; and a frame-locking mechanism including a first portion pivotally coupled to the first supporting cross-bar, a second portion pivotally coupled to the second supporting cross-bar, the first portion is configured to be pivotally coupled to the second portion, wherein upon the first portion and second portion are configured to interlock with one another to secure said cross-bars in said open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventors: Debra J. Kreutzer, James S. Page, Matt E. Page
  • Collapsible snowshoe
    Patent number: 8601723
    Abstract: A collapsible snowshoe is provided. The snowshoe includes a frame having a first supporting cross-bar configured to interact with a second supporting cross-bar, wherein the cross-bars are configured to alternate between an open position and a closed position, a first supporting material configured to be coupled to the cross-bars and further configured to extend between the cross-bars, whereby the extended supporting material creates a support surface for walking when the cross-bars are in the open position; and a frame-locking mechanism configured to secure the cross-bars in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventors: Debra J. Kreutzer, James S. Page, Matt E. Page
  • SNOWSHOE
    Publication number: 20120174440
    Abstract: A collapsible snowshoe is provided. The snowshoe includes a frame having a first supporting cross-bar configured to interact with a second supporting cross-bar, wherein the cross-bars are configured to alternate between an open position and a closed position, a first supporting material configured to be coupled to the cross-bars and further configured to extend between the cross-bars, whereby the extended supporting material creates a support surface for walking when the cross-bars are in the open position; and a frame-locking mechanism including a first portion pivotally coupled to the first supporting cross-bar, a second portion pivotally coupled to the second supporting cross-bar, the first portion is configured to be pivotally coupled to the second portion, wherein upon the first portion and second portion are configured to interlock with one another to secure said cross-bars in said open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Debra J. Kreutzer, James S. Page, Matt E. Page
  • Collapsible Snowshoe
    Publication number: 20110308112
    Abstract: A collapsible snowshoe is provided. The snowshoe includes a frame having a first supporting cross-bar configured to interact with a second supporting cross-bar, wherein the cross-bars are configured to alternate between an open position and a closed position, a first supporting material configured to be coupled to the cross-bars and further configured to extend between the cross-bars, whereby the extended supporting material creates a support surface for walking when the cross-bars are in the open position; and a frame-locking mechanism configured to secure the cross-bars in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Debra J. Kreutzer
    Inventors: Debra J. Kreutzer, James S. Page, Matt E. Page
  • Collapsible snowshoe
    Patent number: 8006412
    Abstract: A collapsible snowshoe is provided. The snowshoe includes a frame having a first supporting cross-bar configured to interact with a second supporting cross-bar, wherein the cross-bars are configured to alternate between an open position and a closed position, a first supporting material configured to be coupled to the cross-bars and further configured to extend between the cross-bars, whereby the extended supporting material creates a support surface for walking when the cross-bars are in the open position; and a frame-locking mechanism configured to secure the cross-bars in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventors: Debra J. Kreutzer, James S. Page, Matt E. Page
  • Collapsible snowshoe
    Publication number: 20080134544
    Abstract: A collapsible snowshoe is provided. The snowshoe includes a frame having a first supporting cross-bar configured to interact with a second supporting cross-bar, wherein the cross-bars are configured to alternate between an open position and a closed position, a first supporting material configured to be coupled to the cross-bars and further configured to extend between the cross-bars, whereby the extended supporting material creates a support surface for walking when the cross-bars are in the open position; and a frame-locking mechanism configured to secure the cross-bars in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Debra J. Kreutzer, James S. Page, Matt E. Page