Patents by Inventor John Hock

John Hock 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).

  • Patent number: 12263916
    Abstract: A line management apparatus that is configured to provide a technique to secure an anchor line of a marine vessel to the bow thereof in combination when deployed with a bridle. The present invention includes a bottom support member that is planar in manner having a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member extending upwards therefrom and being perpendicular thereto. The line management apparatus includes a first locking member that is pivotally secured to the first vertical support member and wherein a first aperture is generally underneath a portion thereof. A second locking member is pivotally secured to the second vertical support member and is positioned above a second aperture formed in the bottom support member. The line management apparatus is configured to have a portion of a line journaled through the first aperture and second aperture so as to provide load transfer of the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Inventor: John Hock
  • Publication number: 20050155138
    Abstract: A device and methods for converting and decorating clothing are disclosed. The device includes a center connection part, and a plurality of extensions, each with one end connected to the center connection part and with another end connected to an attachment structure. The method includes attaching one or more first extensions of the device to one or more first locations of a clothing and attaching one or more second extensions to one or more second locations of the clothing to convert the clothing from one style to another style, or to decorate the clothing. Also disclosed is a multifunctional jewelry piece which can be used to convert a style of clothing, to provide ornamentation to clothing, and to provide ornamentation to a person's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Doreen Zic-Hock, John Hock