Patents by Inventor John B. Merrett

John B. Merrett 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).

  • Kick boat
    Patent number: 5878688
    Abstract: A kick boat employing a hinged frame design provides an infinitely adjustable foot rest and leg support, and infinitely adjustable mainframe positioning. No tools are required to assemble and disassemble the boat. The hinged frame is structured and arranged to collapse and partially rotate to form a back pack frame. Alternatively, the hinged frame may be fully rotated to a fully collapsed space minimizing storage position. A cargo bay restraining system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Outdoor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Merrett, Randell B. Heath