Patents by Inventor Richard A. Barbis

Richard A. Barbis 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).

  • Life vest with rescue handle
    Patent number: 10479462
    Abstract: A life vest with a rescue handle located on the back side thereof. The rescue handle has a flange located at the lower end thereof, the flange being attached to the back side of the life vest with the rescue handle extending substantially vertically upwards. The rescue handle is attached to the back side of the life vest in a manner adapted to support the weight of a user. The rescue handle has a non-loop shape that eliminates the potential for entanglement with objects in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Life vest with rescue handle
    Patent number: 9902476
    Abstract: A life vest with a rescue handle located on the back side thereof. The rescue handle has a flange located at the lower end thereof, the flange being attached to the back side of the life vest with the rescue handle extending substantially vertically upwards. The rescue handle is attached to the back side of the life vest in a manner adapted to support the weight of a user. The rescue handle has a non-loop shape that eliminates the potential for entanglement with objects in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Life vest with rescue handle
    Patent number: 9296450
    Abstract: A life vest with a rescue handle located on the back side thereof. The rescue handle has a flange located at the lower end thereof, the flange being attached to the back side of the life vest with the rescue handle extending substantially vertically upwards. The rescue handle is attached to the back side of the life vest in a manner adapted to support the weight of a user. The rescue handle has a non-loop shape that eliminates the potential for entanglement with objects in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Foldable flotation device
    Patent number: 9079645
    Abstract: A vest type flotation device having means for holding the flotation device in a folded configuration for transport and storage. In one embodiment a transport and storage strap member is attached substantially at its outer end to one of the right and left sides. The transport and storage strap member has a first portion of a first releasable locking member set attached thereto adjacent its inner end. A second portion of the first releasable locking member set is attached to one of the right and left front portions of the device. A second portion of a second releasable locking member set is attached to the right or left side of the device opposite the side to which the outer end of the transport and storage strap member is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Life vest with rescue handle
    Patent number: 8672720
    Abstract: A life vest with a rescue handle located on the back side thereof. The rescue handle has a flange located at the lower end thereof, the flange being attached to the back side of the life vest with the rescue handle extending substantially vertically upwards. The rescue handle is attached to the back side of the life vest in a manner adapted to support the weight of a user. The rescue handle has a non-loop shape that eliminates the potential for entanglement with objects in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Foldable flotation device
    Publication number: 20130005203
    Abstract: A vest type flotation device having means for holding the flotation device in a folded configuration for transport and storage. In one embodiment a transport and storage strap member is attached substantially at its outer end to one of the right and left sides. The transport and storage strap member has a first portion of a first releasable locking member set attached thereto adjacent its inner end. A second portion of the first releasable locking member set is attached to one of the right and left front portions of the device. A second portion of a second releasable locking member set is attached to the right or left side of the device opposite the side to which the outer end of the transport and storage strap member is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Life vest with rescue handle
    Patent number: 8262426
    Abstract: A life vest with a rescue handle located on the back side thereof. The rescue handle has a flange located at the lower end thereof, the flange being attached to the back side of the life vest with the rescue handle extending substantially vertically upwards. The rescue handle is attached to the back side of the life vest in a manner adapted to support the weight of a user. The rescue handle has a non-loop shape that eliminates the potential for entanglement with objects in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Killer whale life vest
    Patent number: D604788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventors: Richard A. Barbis, Roger D. Korstad
  • Shark life vest
    Patent number: D606151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventors: Richard A. Barbis, Roger D. Korstad
  • Clown fish life vest
    Patent number: D606152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventors: Richard A. Barbis, Roger D. Korstad
  • Life jacket
    Patent number: D622800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Life jacket with fairy wings
    Patent number: D622801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Life jacket with fin
    Patent number: D638083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Life jacket with princess wings
    Patent number: D638084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Dolphin/shark hook fin on swim vest
    Patent number: D638085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Swim flotation vest with shark fin decoration
    Patent number: D650033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Animal flotation vest with shark fin decoration
    Patent number: D663003
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Life jacket with fin and headrest
    Patent number: D667911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Dolphin/shark hook fin on swim vest
    Patent number: D678448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis
  • Dolphin/Shark hook fin on swim vest
    Patent number: D759181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Swimways Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Barbis