Patents by Inventor Karen L. Horstmanshof

Karen L. Horstmanshof 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).

  • Belt with tying strap
    Patent number: 5539933
    Abstract: A karate belt having a body to which is fixed a tying strap. The body of the karate belt is secured to the waist of a user independent of the tying strap. The tying strap remains free so that the user can practice tying a predetermined knot without being impeded or distracted by the need to simultaneously hold the belt about the user's waist while attempting to tie the knot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventors: Hal K. Garber, Karen L. Horstmanshof