Patents by Inventor Lou Patnode

Lou Patnode 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).

  • Boot mounted braking device for snow sleds
    Patent number: 7024804
    Abstract: A braking member attachable to a sledder's boot is provided. The braking member includes a braking surface that is oriented at a specific ranges of angles with respect to the boot. In use, the braking surface engages the snow like an anchor as the sledder traverses snow covered terrain, thereby producing a braking force against sled forward movement. In one embodiment, the braking member is rotatably attached to the boot and is moveable between a first, walking position, and a second, braking position. In another embodiment, the braking member is fixed in the braking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventors: David E. Levy, Paul Kevin Smith, Lou Patnode
  • Boot mounted braking device for snow sleds
    Publication number: 20050102864
    Abstract: A braking member attachable to a sledder's boot is provided. The braking member includes a braking surface that is oriented at a specific ranges of angles with respect to the boot. In use, the braking surface engages the snow like an anchor as the sledder traverses snow covered terrain, thereby producing a braking force against sled forward movement. In one embodiment, the braking member is rotatably attached to the boot and is moveable between a first, walking position, and a second, braking position. In another embodiment, the braking member is fixed in the braking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: David Levy, Paul Smith, Lou Patnode