Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Raevis

Joseph J. Raevis 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: 7484272
    Abstract: An attachable handle for a rope including a rope attachment portion with a duct passing through the attachment portion. The duct holds the handle to the rope and the duct includes a first end having a first diameter to permit passage of a length of rope and a collar around the length of rope through the first end of the duct. A collar diameter is greater than the rope diameter. The duct also includes a second end opposite the first end with a second diameter larger than the rope diameter but smaller than the collar diameter. The second end permits passage of the rope through the second end but prevent passage of the length of rope containing the collar. At least one slot is provided running along at least a portion of a length of the duct. A handle portion extends from the rope attachment portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Joseph J. Raevis, Charles A. Domino