Patents by Inventor Michael W. Kirnak

Michael W. Kirnak 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).

  • Automatic release attachment for kites and the like, and method of use
    Patent number: 7651142
    Abstract: An automatic release attachment automatically releases a tension line engaged to the attachment when the tension in the line exceeds the tension rating corresponding to a tension release settings selected by an operator. A hook assembly, which can be part of the attachment, includes a shackle that eases shackling and unshackling of a coupling element of the tension line to the hook assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Inventor: Michael W. Kirnak
  • AUTOMATIC RELEASE ATTACHMENT FOR KITES AND THE LIKE, AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20090121086
    Abstract: An automatic release attachment automatically releases a tension line engaged to the attachment when the tension in the line exceeds the tension rating corresponding to a tension release settings selected by an operator. A hook assembly, which can be part of the attachment, includes a shackle that eases shackling and unshackling of a coupling element of the tension line to the hook assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventor: MICHAEL W. KIRNAK