Patents by Inventor Hans Nutz

Hans Nutz 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).

  • Extendable and retractable handle assembly
    Patent number: 10538289
    Abstract: An extendable and retractable handle assembly comprises a handle connected to a marine vessel or watercraft. The handle is housed within the profile of the watercraft and is further connected to the watercraft by an elastic cord. The elastic cord is connected to both the handle and the watercraft to provide tension to the handle when extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Inventors: Luther Cifers, Matthew Montaruli, Hans Nutz
  • Watercraft
    Patent number: 10214267
    Abstract: A watercraft is described that has a shell with a bottom hull, a top deck, a bow, and a stern. A storage compartment is integrally formed with the top deck of the shell. A seating area is provided above the storage compartment. A first standing zone is formed on the top deck adjacent to the seating area and located toward the bow relative to the seating area. The first standing zone defines a first plane. The first standing zone is not a floor of a well. The seating area is raised relative to the first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Confluence Outdoor, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Robertson, Hans Nutz
  • Kayak with accessory receiver
    Patent number: 10202176
    Abstract: A watercraft is described that includes a shell defining a hull and a deck. The deck defines at least one cavity recessed into an upward facing surface of the deck. The at least one cavity is defined by a peripheral wall and a bottom wall. The at least one cavity is configured to receive and removably retain an accessory mount within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Confluence Outdoor, LLC
    Inventors: Hans Nutz, Matthew Montaruli
  • WATERCRAFT
    Publication number: 20190031303
    Abstract: A watercraft is described that has a shell with a bottom hull, a top deck, a bow, and a stern. A storage compartment is integrally formed with the top deck of the shell. A seating area is provided above the storage compartment. A first standing zone is formed on the top deck adjacent to the seating area and located toward the bow relative to the seating area. The first standing zone defines a first plane. The first standing zone is not a floor of a well. The seating area is raised relative to the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Confluence Outdoor, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Robertson, Hans Nutz
  • KAYAK WITH ACCESSORY RECEIVER
    Publication number: 20190031302
    Abstract: A watercraft is described that includes a shell defining a hull and a deck. The deck defines at least one cavity recessed into an upward facing surface of the deck. The at least one cavity is defined by a peripheral wall and a bottom wall. The at least one cavity is configured to receive and removably retain an accessory mount within the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Confluence Outdoor, LLC
    Inventors: Hans Nutz, Matthew Montaruli