Patents by Inventor SHIRLEY KLEPPE

SHIRLEY KLEPPE 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).

  • Methods and apparatus to support and stabilize equipment
    Patent number: 8959822
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to support and stabilize equipment according to various aspects of the present invention include a conformable support surface mounted to a rigid base. The rigid base may comprise a connector suitably configured to attach the rigid base to a secondary supportive device or stand. The conformable support surface may be configured to receive and support a piece of equipment such as a rifle or camera without a permanent or semi-permanent connection between the cushioned support surface and the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Shirley Kleppe
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SUPPORT AND STABILIZE EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20100287810
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to support and stabilize equipment according to various aspects of the present invention include a conformable support surface mounted to a rigid base. The rigid base may comprise a connector suitably configured to attach the rigid base to a secondary supportive device or stand. The conformable support surface may be configured to receive and support a piece of equipment such as a rifle or camera without a permanent or semi-permanent connection between the cushioned support surface and the equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: SHIRLEY KLEPPE
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SUPPORT AND STABILIZE AN OBJECT
    Publication number: 20100003026
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for support and stabilization according to various aspects of the present invention include a cushioned surface mounted to a rigid base. The rigid base may comprise a connector suitably configured to attach the rigid base to a secondary supportive device or stand. The cushioned surface may be configured to receive and at least partially isolate a hand-held object from transmitted vibrations without a permanent or semi-permanent connection between the cushioned surface and the hand-held object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: SHIRLEY KLEPPE