David M May

US Patent:

56008732, Feb 11, 1997

Filed:

Aug 6, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/103185

Inventors:

David G. May - Little Rock AR

International Classification:

A45F 500

US Classification:

24 32

Abstract:

Buoyant tether cords that remove ignition keys from personal watercraft to safely disable the motor in the event a rider falls off. When dropped in the water the cords float so that the ignition key is not lost. The cords float horizontally to maximize visibility. The cord has an elongated embodiment and a looped embodiment. Both have a brightly colored floating body that is attached to a stretchable, coil section. The coil enables the cord to elongate or contract. Both cords have one end to be coupled to the watercraft key, and an opposite end to be coupled to the rider. The floating body comprises an elongated, tubular foam core having an interior passageway. The core is preferably made from lightweight, flexible low-density closed cell foam. The core is preferably coaxially covered by a resilient, tubular knitted fabric sheath that strengthens and colors it. Each coil comprises plastic-coated string.

US Patent:

D3687589, Apr 9, 1996

Filed:

Jan 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

D/034235

Inventors:

David G. May - Little Rock AR

US Classification:

D21238

US Patent:

D3727564, Aug 13, 1996

Filed:

Jan 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

D/034234

Inventors:

David G. May - Little Rock AR

US Classification:

D21237

US Patent:

50150855, May 14, 1991

Filed:

Nov 6, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/432619

Inventors:

David G. May - Little Rock AR

International Classification:

G02C 100
G02C 300

US Classification:

351 43

Abstract:

A floatable eyeglass retainer comprising an elongated, solid cord that is covered with tubular fabric. The cord is made of a buoyant material, which is also flexible. An oval shaped piece of resilient material is fastened directly to each end of the cord by use of a clamp. Covering each clamp is a small piece of tubing made of a buoyant material. A resilient spacer is slipped onto both ovals forming a small opening in which the temple of a pair of eyeglasses is force fed into, keeping the retainer in place on the eyeglasses.

US Patent:

56806795, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Jun 30, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/083530

Inventors:

David G. May - Little Rock AR

International Classification:

G02C 300

US Classification:

24 32

Abstract:

Buoyant jewelry for retaining and protecting personal articles. Each jewelry/retainer comprises a brightly colored, buoyant body coupled to one or more fasteners for securing various articles such as sunglasses, keys, or personal care products which the swimmer or water sportsman desires to conveniently retain. The jewelry items comprise eyeglass retainers, bracelets, anklets, name badges, and necklaces. The body comprises a resilient core of low-density foam covered by a flexible, tubular sheath. The sheath brightly colors and reinforces the body. In one mode the fasteners comprise resilient tubes for axially gripping the ear pieces of conventional glasses. An alternative fastener comprises a flexible fabric channel for receiving fine wire or wrap-around ear pieces. Another embodiment comprises a cord looped through an item to be floated, and an optional cap is provided for slip-fitting over existing containers of personal care products. An alternative jewelry item configuration comprises a buoyant loop formed by clamping the ends in generally parallel relationship, so that the fastener projects angularly away from the loop.

US Patent:

52353559, Aug 10, 1993

Filed:

May 2, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/694888

Inventors:

David G. May - Little Rock AR

International Classification:

G02C 514

US Classification:

351123

Abstract:

Buoyant jewelry for retaining and protectinq personal articles. Each jewelry/retainer comprises a brightly colored, buoyant body coupled to one or more fasteners for securing various articles such as sunglasses, keys, or personal care products which the swimmer or water sportsman desires to conveniently retain. The jewelry items comprise eyeglass retainers, bracelets, anklets, name badges, and necklaces. The body comprises a resilient core of low-density foam covered by a flexible, tubular sheath. The sheath brightly colors and reinforces the body. In one mode the fasteners comprise resilient tubes for axially gripping the ear pieces of conventional glasses. An alternative fastener comprises a flexible fabric channel for receiving fine wire or wrap-around ear pieces. Another embodiment comprises a cord looped through an item to be floated, and an optional cap is provided for slip-fitting over existing containers of personal care products. An alternative jewelry item configuration comprises a buoyant loop formed by clamping the ends in generally parallel relationship, so that the fastener projects angularly away from the loop.

US Patent:

20170180524, Jun 22, 2017

Filed:

Mar 8, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/453590

Inventors:

David Glen May - Little Rock AR, US

International Classification:

H04M 1/04
A45F 5/00

Abstract:

Magnetic retainers for detachably holding and suspending items such as cell phones from a user or support comprise a hanger and a holder that are magnetically coupled together. The holder is removably attached to an item such as a cell phone, and the hanger is removably suspended from the phone user. The hanger selectively, detachably couples to the harness with vertically aligned permanent magnets. The hanger may comprise a loop, clip, or lanyard that is worn or held by the user or attached to a static support. The holder is retrofitted to cell phone structure with a flexible, anti-slip sticky-tape connection that is removably, adhesively secured between parts of the cell phone body, its interior, or its case, being sandwiched and restrained between abutting parts. Magnets are permanently attached to remote ends or portions of the hanger and holder through either a shrink wrap connection or a snap fitting arrangement.