Patents by Inventor Fred Zimmer

Fred Zimmer 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).

  • Device for loading two kayaks
    Patent number: 10046711
    Abstract: An arrangement of five supporting elements together with appropriate T-connectors and a four-way connector are employed to provide a device for loading one or more watercraft onto the top of a vehicle. The device is employable with conventional roof rack and kayak cradling structures. The arrangement includes a rotatable mast and boom which may be swung from one side of the vehicle to the other so that hoisting capabilities are available on either side of the vehicle so that multiple watercraft may be easily loaded onto the vehicle with minimal effort by one person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Inventor: Fred Zimmer
  • Device for Loading Two Kayaks
    Publication number: 20180118125
    Abstract: An arrangement of five supporting elements together with appropriate T-connectors and a four-way connector are employed to provide a device for loading one or more watercraft onto the top of a vehicle. The device is employable with conventional roof rack and kayak cradling structures. The arrangement includes a rotatable mast and boom which may be swung from one side of the vehicle to the other so that hoisting capabilities are available on either side of the vehicle so that multiple watercraft may be easily loaded onto the vehicle with minimal effort by one person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: Fred Zimmer