Patents by Inventor Blondale O'Rorke

Blondale O'Rorke 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).

  • Bowling ball rejuvenator
    Patent number: 5811763
    Abstract: An apparatus to extract liquid absorbed in a bowling ball having a surface. The apparatus includes a closed chamber to receive the bowling ball therein. A heating element in the chamber increases the temperature of the ball in order to draw the liquid to the surface of the bowling ball. Liquid on the surface of the bowling ball may thereafter be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Blondale O'Rorke
  • Bowling ball rejuvenator
    Patent number: 5660751
    Abstract: An apparatus to extract liquid absorbed in a bowling ball having a surface. The apparatus includes a closed chamber to receive the bowling ball therein. A heating element in the chamber increases the temperature of the ball in order to draw the liquid to the surface of the bowling ball. Liquid on the surface of the bowling ball may thereafter be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Inventors: Blondale O'Rorke, William A. Hall
  • Bracket for supporting a sign to a cylindrical post
    Patent number: 4460142
    Abstract: A bracket for supporting a sign to a cylindrical post is held to the post by means of a flexible band, one end of the band being wound onto a slotted bolt to tighten the bracket against the post, the bracket having a recess to receive the head of the bolt so as to retain tension on the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Inventor: Blondale O'Rorke