Patents by Inventor Stephen T. Kerckhoff

Stephen T. Kerckhoff 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).

  • Surf leash and method of making surf leash
    Patent number: 6471560
    Abstract: A surf leash that does not damage the surfboard and a method for making the surf leash are disclosed. The surf leash includes a cushioned board strap, an ankle strap, and a connection piece that connects the cushioned board strap to the ankle strap. The ankle strap may also be cushioned. The cushioned components are made of a heat pressed strip that includes multiple cushions. Preferably, the board strap and ankle strap are adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen T. Kerckhoff
  • Surf leash and method of making surf leash
    Publication number: 20020090870
    Abstract: A surf leash that does not damage the surfboard and a method for making the surf leash are disclosed. The surf leash includes a cushioned board strap, an ankle strap, and a connection piece that connects the cushioned board strap to the ankle strap. The ankle strap may also be cushioned. The cushioned components are made of a heat pressed strip that includes multiple cushions. Preferably, the board strap and ankle strap are adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen T. Kerckhoff