Patents by Inventor Michelle Broussard

Michelle Broussard 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).

  • Garments and other items incorporating line-cutting devices
    Patent number: 11234424
    Abstract: Line cutters that may be incorporated into other items, such as garments or paddles. A garment that incorporates a line-cutting trim component allows a wearer to easily cut line or cord while fishing or engaging in other activities. The trim component includes a housing with an opening, and a line cutter partially extending into the opening. The trim component can be secured to the garment using a rivet, or sewn onto the garment. In another example, a paddle may incorporate a line cutter as part of a spring clip used to secure together the tubes of a multi-piece paddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventors: Janine Burrows, Michelle Broussard, Jenna Kerns, Nathan Kinney, Brian Krezinski
  • GARMENTS AND OTHER ITEMS INCORPORATING LINE-CUTTING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200288690
    Abstract: Line cutters that may be incorporated into other items, such as garments or paddles. A garment that incorporates a line-cutting trim component allows a wearer to easily cut line or cord while fishing or engaging in other activities. The trim component includes a housing with an opening, and a line cutter partially extending into the opening. The trim component can be secured to the garment using a rivet, or sewn onto the garment. In another example, a paddle may incorporate a line cutter as part of a spring clip used to secure together the tubes of a multi-piece paddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Janine Burrows, Michelle Broussard, Jenna Kerns, Nathan Kinney, Brian Krezinski