Patents by Inventor Brian Lawrence Dorr

Brian Lawrence Dorr 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).

  • Publication number: 20140209773
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a base member having a substantially planar surface, the base member having cuts that partially define features including a first leg member the first leg member hingably linked to the base member such that the first leg member extends from a planar surface of the base member, a first retaining member the first retaining member operative to engage and substantially retain the first leg member in a substantially upright position, a second leg member the second leg member hingably linked to the base member such that the second leg member extends from the planar surface of the base member, and a second retaining member the second retaining member operative to engage and substantially retain the second leg member in a substantially upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Brian Lawrence Dorr
  • Publication number: 20120168394
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a base member, a first leg member pivotably engaged to the base member, a second leg member pivotably engaged to the base member, a third leg member pivotably engaged to the base member, the third leg member including a linkage portion, and a retaining member engaged to the linkage portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: FINISHING TOUCH COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian Lawrence Dorr, David Roberson
  • Patent number: 7234848
    Abstract: A lampshade may comprise an upper rim, a cross-member having two ends connected to the upper rim, a clip having a spring portion and two arms, and a shade material connected to said upper rim. The cross-member may include a loop portion between the two ends, the spring portion may be connected to the loop portion of the cross-member, and the arms may be configured to engage a light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Finishing Touch Company
    Inventors: Brian Lawrence Dorr, Thomas Koch