Patents by Inventor Donald Hinze

Donald Hinze 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).

  • Storage means for watercraft
    Patent number: 5341756
    Abstract: The invention provides a apparatus for and a method of storing watercraft above a body of water for extended periods of time, including periods when the body of water is frozen over. The apparatus involves flexible, inflatable, toroidal shaped floatation devices which have bands secured thereto for the purpose of positioning and securing the floatation devices relative to the watercraft. The floatation devices are provided with elongated inflation tubes which enable the inflation of the floatation devices from locations a distance from the floatation devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: Donald Hinze