Patents by Inventor James E. Pendleton

James E. Pendleton 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).

  • Publication number: 20030160442
    Abstract: Control blades to be used in conjunction with prior art the Body Sled U.S. Pat. No. 4,413,832. To be combined with or affixed to Body Sled components of forearm control runners, chest plate, and Thigh runners. Combining the control blades with the Body Sled will increase performance and control of tracking, braking and direction control of the Body Sled on compact snow and ice conditions, thus enhancing the sled's working surface, increasing sled stability and maneuverability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: James E. Pendleton
  • Patent number: 4413832
    Abstract: A snow sled to be worn on the rider's body, the sled comprising forearm control runners for steering and braking, a chest plate, and thigh runners. Also provided is an adjustable apron between the chestplate and the thigh runners. Stability during operation is obtained by the rider assuming a prone position having a low center of gravity. Grooved ski edges on the sled's working surface increase sled stability and maneuverability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Inventor: James E. Pendleton