Patents by Inventor Ray Elder

Ray Elder 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).

  • Lock for water ski binding
    Patent number: 4718873
    Abstract: A lock for a water ski binding includes upper and lower parts which are mounted on a stud which extends upwardly from the ski through a slot in the heel cup of the binding. The two lock parts have interengaging camming surfaces, and when the top part is rotated about the stud from an unlocked position to a locking position, the bottom part is forced downwardly to clamp the heel cup against the ski.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: O'Brien International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Shaw, Ray Elder, Douglas A. Barchek