Patents by Inventor Herbert E. Fletcher

Herbert E. Fletcher 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 wrap
    Patent number: 6036561
    Abstract: A wrap for use with a binding attached to a wakeboard has a layered structure of lightweight materials. The wrap includes a toe portion and a heel portion, which define a generally boot-shaped structure. The layered structure of lightweight materials includes first and second layers of foam rubber and a layer of plastic foam joined together. The layered structure of lightweight materials further includes a layer of material for substantially preventing tearing of the wrap joined together with the first and second layers of foam rubber and the layer of plastic foam. The toe and heel portions are first and second separable members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Astrodeck, Inc.
    Inventor: Herbert E. Fletcher
  • Snowboard padding
    Patent number: 5503900
    Abstract: Padding for use with snowboard bindings that alleviate or reduce slippage of the boot when the boot is in the bindings. The padding comprises a structure 10 further comprising a first member 20 having a top side 12 and a bottom side 14 and a second member 22 having a top side 12 and a bottom side 14. The top side 12 is smooth or flat. In other preferred embodiments, the top side 12 is contoured. Further, in some preferred embodiments, the top side 12 has a logo or emblem. The bottom side 14 has an adhesive back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Herbert E. Fletcher
    Inventor: Herbert E. Fletcher
  • Surfboard pad
    Patent number: 5435765
    Abstract: A non-slip padding system for use on a surfboard has a plurality of pad members each having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, a second end and raised elements. The raised elements include a first raised member and a second raised member, wherein the first raised member extends from the top surface of the pad member and the second raised member extends from the top surface of the first raised member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Inventor: Herbert E. Fletcher
  • Polyurethane gripping material
    Patent number: 4284275
    Abstract: A polyurethane gripping material for hand held implements. The material is an adhesive backed polyurethane sheet which includes a plurality of small pores on the surface of the sheet. The pores are formed by sprinkling salt on the surface of the sheet while it is in a softened state. The sheet is then cured and sanded down to expose and remove some of the salt granules. Many small pores are exposed by the removal of the salt. The pores act as suction cups to increase the performance of the grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Inventor: Herbert E. Fletcher