Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Van Kampen

Timothy J. Van Kampen 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: 4843649
    Abstract: A shotgun shell holder and dispenser mounted on a hunting vest has a plurality of upright loops for accommodating shotgun shells in end-to-end relation. A dispenser comprises a tube is located in the bottom of each loop. Flexible retaining structure on the bottom of each tube releasably holds the shells in the tubes and loops. A releasable fastener secures each tube to the structure forming the loops so that the tubes can be removed and replaced with tubes to accommodate different caliber cartridges and gauged shells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Inventors: Emmett J. Jewell, deceased, by Kathleen R. Jewell, representative, Timothy J. Van Kampen
  • Patent number: 4791752
    Abstract: A spindle for accommodating fishing tackle has an elongated cylindrical member rotatably mounted on a pair of double-hooked brackets. Each bracket has a downwardly open clip adapted to be mounted on a tray of a fishing tackle box. The lower end of each bracket has an upwardly open hook rotatably accommodating axles secured to the spindle. A crank secured to one axle is used to manually rotate the spindle. The spindle has an outer cylindrical surface having grooves for accommodating fishing tackle and leaders. Outwardly directed hooks located adjacent the grooves are used to anchor the fishing tackle to facilitate the winding of the tackle on the spindle. Fish hooks attached to leaders are embedded into the spindle to retain the leaders around the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventor: Timothy J. Van Kampen