Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Kenneth S. Watkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5388729
    Abstract: A pitcher with caddy attachment is disclosed which comprises a secondary vessel which fits into the top of the pitcher and stores garnishes, ice or other items. The secondary vessel includes a skirt with at least one opening which allows contents to be poured from the pitcher without removing the caddy from the pitcher. A retaining devise is used to retain the caddy in the pitcher and the lid of the caddy in the caddy when the pitcher is in a pouring position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Robert M. Gerringer
  • Patent number: 5381564
    Abstract: A bath tub or shower splash guard is disclosed which can store articles used in bathing. The device comprises a flexible, high friction mat which is draped over the wall of the tub or shower. A collection pan for collecting drainage is attached to the top surface of the mat. The collection pan can be used to store bathing articles. The device can be easily removed and rolled for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventor: Gerard M. Carroll
  • Patent number: 5370241
    Abstract: An improved holder for remote controls is disclosed which houses at least two remote controls. The holder includes at least two shelves, one shelf for each remote control. Folding shelves connect to a vertical support member of the holder by means of a pivotal fastening means such as a hinge which permits the user to raise the upper shelves to gain access to remote controls on the lower shelves. Each shelf is fitted with a hook and loop fastener strip and each remote control is fitted with a matching hook and loop fastener strip on the back of the remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Inventor: Michael J. Silvers
  • Patent number: 5361525
    Abstract: An improved gun safety lock is disclosed which employs a barrel key to enable the firing mechanism of the gun. The barrel key is inserted in the handle of the gun to allow the hammer of the weapon to be moved into a cocked or firing position. The barrel key is unique for each gun. The barrel key is held in the gun by retaining lugs. A lanyard attaches to the barrel key on one end and to the owner of the gun on the other end. Pressure on the lanyard causes the key to pull out of the gun and thereby disables the gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Bowes