Patents by Inventor Timothy B. Elam

Timothy B. Elam 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).

  • Hook for shoulder sling
    Patent number: 9198497
    Abstract: Several versions of a holder for a shoulder sling or strap are described. Preferably, the holder may be secured to or manufactured in the shoulder strap of a backpack or a garment. The holder has a generally horizontal base with at least one preferably integrally formed upstanding prong near one end of the base. Near the other end of the base, a moveable clamp is secured, and extends over the middle region of the base to engage with the upstanding prong. This way, for example, when the clamp is engaged with the prong, it extends over and cooperates to hold a rifle sling on the middle region of the base beneath the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy B. Elam
  • HOOK FOR SHOULDER SLING
    Publication number: 20130068807
    Abstract: Several versions of a holder for a shoulder sling or strap are described. Preferably, the holder may be secured to or manufactured in the shoulder strap of a backpack or a garment. The holder has a generally horizontal base with at least one preferably integrally formed upstanding prong near one end of the base. Near the other end of the base, a moveable clamp is secured, and extends over the middle region of the base to engage with the upstanding prong. This way, for example, when the clamp is engaged with the prong, it extends over and cooperates to hold a rifle sling on the middle region of the base beneath the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Timothy B. Elam