Patents by Inventor James Brian Quinn

James Brian Quinn 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).

  • Portable mooring system
    Patent number: 7555993
    Abstract: A whip-style boat mooring apparatus, removably attachable to a standard dock cleat. The apparatus may include a second cleat, such that the apparatus provides both whip-style and standard cleat mooring from a single dock point. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a clam-shell type housing, with a profile substantially resembling the dock cleat, such that the apparatus can be clamped to the dock cleat and prevent rotational movement. The housing may include two opposing pieces, attachable to respective sides of the dock cleat. The housing may include a rotatably adjustable means for attaching a whip socket onto the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventors: James Brian Quinn, William Alden Starr, Brian William Gallagher
  • PORTABLE MOORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080141919
    Abstract: A whip-style boat mooring apparatus, removably attachable to a standard dock cleat. The apparatus may include a second cleat, such that the apparatus provides both whip-style and standard cleat mooring from a single dock point. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a clam-shell type housing, with a profile substantially resembling the dock cleat, such that the apparatus can be clamped to the dock cleat and prevent rotational movement. The housing may include two opposing pieces, attachable to respective sides of the dock cleat. The housing may include a rotatably adjustable means for attaching a whip socket onto the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: James Brian QUINN, William Alden STARR, Brian William GALLAGHER