Patents by Inventor Herbert J. O'Brien

Herbert J. O'Brien 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).

  • Arch adjusting mechanism for water ski boots
    Patent number: 4909768
    Abstract: A sole plate in a water ski boot has a central upwardly flexible arch member and screw operated arch adjusting mechanisms at both sides which independently upwardly arch a respective side position of the arch member so that the boot can be adjusted for a right or left boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Inventor: Herbert J. O'Brien
  • Water ski binding
    Patent number: 4389200
    Abstract: A novel water ski binding clamps tongue, heel, and reinforcing strips to a sole plate with screws normal to the edges of the plate. Thus the strips initially extend substantially vertically from the edges rather than substantially horizontal (parallel to the mounting plate) as in the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1983
    Inventor: Herbert J. O'Brien