Patents by Inventor John Spencer Cooke

John Spencer Cooke 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).

  • Kayak back-band installation assembly and method for installing a back-band in a kayak
    Publication number: 20020121234
    Abstract: An assembly and method for installing a back-band utilize ratchet straps and pawl members interconnected with the back band and cockpit area of a kayak. The pawl member may be mounted to either the back-band or kayak. The ratchet strap has a first end insertable in the pawl members, and inclined teeth engage the pawl member. A second end of the ratchet strap is secured to either the kayak or back-band. In addition, a band and buckle assembly may interconnect with the back-band and kayak to support and align the back-band in the kayak cockpit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: John Spencer Cooke, John Weld
  • Kayak back-band installation assembly and method for installing a back-band in a kayak
    Patent number: 6305311
    Abstract: An assembly and method for installing a back-band utilize ratchet straps and pawl members interconnected with the back band and cockpit area of a kayak. The pawl member may be mounted to either the back-band or kayak. The ratchet strap has a first end insertable in the pawl members, and inclined teeth engage the pawl member. A second end of the ratchet strap is secured to either the kayak or back-band. In addition, a band and buckle assembly may interconnect with the back-band and kayak to support and align the back-band in the kayak cockpit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Immersion Research, Inc.
    Inventor: John Spencer Cooke