Patents by Inventor Eric J. Shupe

Eric J. Shupe 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).

  • Wakeboard bindings, wakeboards including such bindings, and related methods
    Patent number: 9415846
    Abstract: Wakeboard bindings may comprise a first member configured for connection to a wakeboard. A selective retaining device comprising at least one retaining member may be connected to and disposed at a periphery of the first member. A second member may be rotatable with respect to the first member and may comprise at least one engagement member. The at least one retaining member may be engaged with the at least one engagement member to preclude rotation of the second member in a rotation-precluding position and may be disengaged from the at least one engagement member to permit rotation of the second member in a rotation-permitting position. A releasable step-in connection device comprising a first connection member and a second connection member biased toward a connection position and movable to a release position may be connected to the second member and configured to releasably connect to a foot restraint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: SHUPERSTAR LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Shupe, Charles B. Shupe
  • WAKEBOARD BINDINGS, WAKEBOARDS INCLUDING SUCH BINDINGS, AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20150104987
    Abstract: Wakeboard bindings may comprise a first member configured for connection to a wakeboard. A selective retaining device comprising at least one retaining member may be connected to and disposed at a periphery of the first member. A second member may be rotatable with respect to the first member and may comprise at least one engagement member. The at least one retaining member may be engaged with the at least one engagement member to preclude rotation of the second member in a rotation-precluding position and may be disengaged from the at least one engagement member to permit rotation of the second member in a rotation-permitting position. A releasable step-in connection device comprising a first connection member and a second connection member biased toward a connection position and movable to a release position may be connected to the second member and configured to releasably connect to a foot restraint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Eric J. Shupe, Charles B. Shupe