Patents by Inventor Scott McMurrin Reed

Scott McMurrin Reed 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: 9949558
    Abstract: An accessory fastening device can include a first clamping member having a first clamping surface, a second clamping member having a second clamping surface that faces the first clamping surface, and a locking arm that is rotatable between an unlocked state and a locked state. Rotation of the locking arm to transition the locking arm from the unlocked state to the locked state causes the second clamping surface of the second clamping member to advance toward the first clamping surface of the first clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Chums, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott McMurrin Reed
  • Patent number: 9392864
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for a fastening device for selectively securing an accessory, such as gloves. The fastening device may include an upper clamping member, a lower clamping member, and a biasing member manufactured as a single integral component. The upper clamping member may pivot with respect to the lower clamping member about a pin passing through pivot apertures formed in the clamping members. The biasing member may maintain the accessory clamping formed by the clamping members in a closed, clamped position. The accessory clamp may be configured to selectively secure any of a wide variety of accessories. In various embodiments, the fastening device may include an integral belt clip for selectively securing the fastening device, and a clamped accessory, to a belt or other clippable item, such pants or a jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Chums, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott McMurrin Reed
  • Publication number: 20160058168
    Abstract: An accessory fastening device can include a first clamping member having a first clamping surface, a second clamping member having a second clamping surface that faces the first clamping surface, and a locking arm that is rotatable between an unlocked state and a locked state. Rotation of the locking arm to transition the locking arm from the unlocked state to the locked state causes the second clamping surface of the second clamping member to advance toward the first clamping surface of the first clamping member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Scott McMurrin Reed
  • Publication number: 20150164206
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for a fastening device for selectively securing an accessory, such as gloves. The fastening device may include an upper clamping member, a lower clamping member, and a biasing member manufactured as a single integral component. The upper clamping member may pivot with respect to the lower clamping member about a pin passing through pivot apertures formed in the clamping members. The biasing member may maintain the accessory clamping formed by the clamping members in a closed, clamped position. The accessory clamp may be configured to selectively secure any of a wide variety of accessories. In various embodiments, the fastening device may include an integral belt clip for selectively securing the fastening device, and a clamped accessory, to a belt or other clippable item, such pants or a jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Scott McMurrin Reed