Patents by Inventor George O. Podd, III

George O. Podd, III 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).

  • Recreational apparatus for propelling two persons
    Patent number: 5284459
    Abstract: A recreational apparatus for propelling two or more persons with respect to each other. A handle is attached to each of opposite ends of an extendable link. The extendable link extends or stretches from an equilibrium position to an extended length upon application of an outward force applied to the extendable link. The outward force has an outward force component directed outward along a longitudinal axis of the extendable link. After release of the outward force, the extendable link returns to its equilibrium position with an inward force. The inward force has an inward force component equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the outward force component for accelerating a first user with respect to a second user. The recreational apparatus also has a shield mounted around the handle for protecting each user's hands in the event the opposite user intentionally or unintentionally releases the handle when the extendable link is under tension forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Inventor: George O. Podd, III
  • Recreational apparatus for propelling a person about a fixed point
    Patent number: 5152728
    Abstract: A recreational apparatus for propelling a person about a fixed point. A base is fixed with respect to ground. An extendable link is pivotally attached to the base. A handle is attached to the opposite end of the extendable link. The extendable link extends from an equilibrium position to an extended length upon application of an outward force applied to the extendable link. The outward force has an outward force component directed outward from the base along a longitudinal axis of the extendable link. After release of the outward force, the extendable link returns to its equilibrium position with an inward force. The inward force has an inward force component equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the outward force component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Inventor: George O. Podd, III
  • Recreational apparatus for propelling a person about a fixed point
    Patent number: 5087035
    Abstract: A recreational apparatus for propelling a person about a fixed point. A base is fixed with respect to ground. An extendable link is pivotally attached to the base. A handle is attached to the opposite end of the extendable link. The extendable link extends from an equilibrium position to an extended length upon application of an outward force applied to the extendable link. The outward force has an outward force component directed outward from the base along a longitudinal axis of the extendable link. After release of the outward force, the extendable link returns to its equilibrium position with an inward force. The inward force has an inward force component equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the outward force component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventor: George O. Podd, III
  • Combination wet and dry vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D305167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Robert Case, James D. Morrow, George O. Podd, III
  • Helmet
    Patent number: D335366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Athletic Helmet, Inc.
    Inventors: George O. Podd, III, Russell J. Schweizer, Larry E. Maddux