Patents by Inventor Matthew S. Marks

Matthew S. Marks 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).

  • Releasable magnetic ski pole strap system
    Patent number: 11731030
    Abstract: Releasable magnetic pole strap systems are disclosed. Embodiments are directed to a releasable magnetic pole strap system including a pole which includes: a proximal end having a distal surface; and a pole attachment device connected to the distal surface of the proximal end of the pole. The system also includes a strap including a strap attachment device which is configured to be releasably attached to the pole attachment device. The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole attachment device. Each of the pole attachment device and the strap attachment device includes either a magnet or a non-magnetic ferric material. At least one of the pole attachment device or the strap attachment device includes a magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventors: Lloyd A. Marks, Matthew S. Marks
  • RELEASABLE MAGNETIC SKI POLE STRAP SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220258031
    Abstract: Releasable magnetic pole strap systems are disclosed. Embodiments are directed to a releasable magnetic pole strap system including a pole which includes: a proximal end having a distal surface; and a pole attachment device connected to the distal surface of the proximal end of the pole. The system also includes a strap including a strap attachment device which is configured to be releasably attached to the pole attachment device. The distal surface of the proximal end of the pole is at least partially covered by the pole attachment device. Each of the pole attachment device and the strap attachment device includes either a magnet or a non-magnetic ferric material. At least one of the pole attachment device or the strap attachment device includes a magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Lloyd A. Marks, Matthew S. Marks