Patents by Inventor Shea Kirkpatrick

Shea Kirkpatrick 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).

  • Rigging assembly methods and apparatus for trawling nets
    Patent number: 6453597
    Abstract: A rigging system or apparatus for connecting together bridal and bridal lines of a trawling system. The rigging apparatus comprises a main member and two or perhaps three link members. The link members are interlocked with the main member. The rigging system is optimized for use in a conventional trawling system comprising a door assembly to which door legs are attached and a net to which bridal lines are attached. The door legs are detachably attached to the main member. A slack line is attached to the main member and may be detachably attached to the door assembly. Each bridal line is attached to one of the link members, and one (or more) pennant lines are attached to another of the link members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: LFS Inc.
    Inventor: Shea Kirkpatrick