Patents by Inventor Nelson C. Fox

Nelson C. Fox 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).

  • Patent number: 4833729
    Abstract: A shark protector suit of the invention is a combined rubber suit and helmet to completely cover the body of the wearer, including a face mask for facial protection, and preferably having at least a partial lining of flotation material, such as foam sheet. The suit and helmet have a plurality of spikes extending outward therefrom to prevent a shark from clamping its jaws over the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Inventors: Nelson C. Fox, Rosetta H. V. G. Fox
  • Patent number: 4815896
    Abstract: Deep sea shark cable protectors of the invention are lengths of pipe which encircle the cable, having a plurality of spaced apart spikes extending outwardly around the circumference of the pipe to prevent the shark from gripping the cable in its mouth. The lengths of pipe are hinged and have closures for securing the pipe sections, and the pipe lengths may be made of brass or other materials. The spikes may extend from around the outer surface of the pipe or may extend from the outer perimeter of clamps which encircle the cable or which encircle and/or join pipe sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Inventors: Nelson C. Fox, Rosetta V. G. Fox
  • Patent number: 4724550
    Abstract: A cap and goggles combination comprises a rubber cap and a face glass which covers the eyes and extends across an upper portion of the nose and cheeks. A rubber frame surrounds the circumference of the face glass, and includes a groove for securely retaining the face glass. The rubber cap covers the user's head, except for the ears and, and is connected to the rubber frame adjacent the top and side edges of the face glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Inventors: Nelson C. Fox, Rosetta V. G. Fox
  • Patent number: 4666414
    Abstract: A flotation device has a plurality of waterproof, zip-fastened compartments for storing food, water and signalling equipment for use by a person in distress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Inventors: Nelson C. Fox, Rosetta Fox