Patents by Inventor Brian K. Bolstad

Brian K. Bolstad 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: 7021860
    Abstract: A stripe layout assembly for attachment to a paint striping machine. The assembly has an adjustable arm, a line marking device and structure to activate the marking device. The assembly may be provided with an adjustment device to permit the assembly to be rotated and set at a specified angle with respect to the striping machine. Once a single line has been determined to form a plurality of parking spaces, for example, the stripe assembly of the invention provides a parallel line each time a stripe is painted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Brian K. Bolstad
  • Patent number: 4621308
    Abstract: The self contained light unit is for use with a fishing tackle box having a movable tray assembly. The light unit consists of a thin, rectalinear housing having flat top and bottom portions and opposing side portions. The bottom portion has a transparent sheet structure and a lip for slidably receiving it. The housing further has a reflective sheet portion disposed therein and at least one light source located between the reflective sheet and transparent sheet for illuminating predetermined portions of the tackle box. A power source is placed within the housing, and the housing has access to the power source. A switch is located outside the housing, and hinges are attached to the opposing side portions of the housing and to the sides of the tray unit. The hinges are constructed to provide a predetermined angular placement of the light unit as it is opened so that the light source is directed to predetermined portions of the tackle box to aid the fisherman in locating the tackle therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1986
    Assignee: Rodney D. Holmberg
    Inventors: Rodney D. Holmberg, Brian K. Bolstad