Patents by Inventor Steven L. Caple

Steven L. Caple 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).

  • Emergency brake lever
    Patent number: 6609586
    Abstract: An emergency brake lever system for a recreational vehicle with a lever-actuated braking mechanism for precluding movement of the recreational vehicle upon the actuation thereof. Also included is a tether for wearing by a rider of the recreational vehicle. A release mechanism is coupled to the braking mechanism and the tether for actuating the braking mechanism upon the rider inadvertently falling off of the recreational vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Steven L. Caple
  • Emergency brake lever
    Patent number: 6553862
    Abstract: An emergency brake lever system for a recreational vehicle with a lever-actuated braking mechanism for precluding movement of the recreational vehicle upon the actuation thereof. Also included is a tether for wearing by a rider of the recreational vehicle. A release mechanism is coupled to the braking mechanism and the tether for actuating the braking mechanism upon the rider inadvertently falling off of the recreational vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Steven L. Caple
  • Split lever emergency brake
    Patent number: 6412583
    Abstract: A split lever emergency brake system for a recreational vehicle with a lever-actuated braking mechanism for precluding movement of the recreational vehicle upon the actuation thereof. Also included is a tether for wearing by a rider of the recreational vehicle. A release mechanism is coupled to the braking mechanism and the tether for actuating the braking mechanism upon the rider inadvertently falling off of the recreational vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventor: Steven L. Caple
  • Snowmobile emergency brake
    Patent number: 6000487
    Abstract: An emergency brake is provided for use with a snowmobile with a braking mechanism for precluding movement of the snowmobile upon the actuation thereof. Also included is a tether worn by a rider of the snowmobile. A release mechanism is coupled to the braking mechanism and the tether for actuating the braking mechanism upon the rider inadvertently falling off the snowmobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Steven L. Caple