Patents by Inventor Terry L. Gunter

Terry L. Gunter 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: 5460113
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for anchoring a flotation device includes a strap member having two ends. An attachment clamp is connected to one of the ends of the strap member, and has opposed clamp surfaces for clamping the flotation device. An anchoring device is fixed to the other end of the strap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventor: Terry L. Gunter
  • Patent number: 4775346
    Abstract: An apparatus for anchoring a flotation device is comprised of a plurality of adjustable straps attached at respective first ends thereof to a lower major surface of a flotation device which is in contact with the water. A suction device is attached at a second end of each strap opposite from the first end thereof, for securing the corresponding strap to a stationary object, such as the side of a swimming pool. By attaching selected ones of the straps to a stationary object and adjusting the respective lengths of the selected straps, the flotation device can be anchored in a substantially fixed position and desired orientation with respect to the statonary object. Thus, a sunbather can position the flotation device as desired with respect to the location of the sun to take full advantage thereof. The anchoring apparatus according to the present invention is suitable for attachment to flotation devices of various types and materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Inventors: Terry L. Gunter, Cheryl A. Meliones