Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Durham

Daniel L. Durham 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: 10295258
    Abstract: An improved sports equipment frame includes frame having a main vertical member including an upper end and a lower end, and a plurality of extensions projecting laterally from the main vertical member; and a bowed hanger extending from the main vertical member for draping an article of clothing, the hanger elevationally located between the upper and lower ends of the vertical member. In a preferred embodiment, the sports equipment rack includes pant leg restrainers for suppressing movement of the legs of pants during spray washing, and a headgear support plate having a generally flat upper surface that is larger than the cross sectional area of the vertical member. The sports equipment rack is lightweight, compact and portable, and is suitable for storing, organizing, washing and drying various types of sporting equipment and clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
  • Publication number: 20130180124
    Abstract: An improved sports equipment frame includes frame having a main vertical member including an upper end and a lower end, and a plurality of extensions projecting laterally from the main vertical member; and a bowed hanger extending from the main vertical member for draping an article of clothing, the hanger elevationally located between the upper and lower ends of the vertical member. In a preferred embodiment, the sports equipment rack includes pant leg restrainers for suppressing movement of the legs of pants during spray washing, and a headgear support plate having a generally flat upper surface that is larger than the cross sectional area of the vertical member. The sports equipment rack is lightweight, compact and portable, and is suitable for storing, organizing, washing and drying various types of sporting equipment and clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
  • Patent number: 8393482
    Abstract: An improved sports equipment frame includes frame having a main vertical member including an upper end and a lower end, and a plurality of extensions projecting laterally from the main vertical member; and a bowed hanger extending from the main vertical member for draping an article of clothing, the hanger elevationally located between the upper and lower ends of the vertical member. In a preferred embodiment, the sports equipment rack includes pant leg restrainers for suppressing movement of the legs of pants during spray washing, and a headgear support plate having a generally flat upper surface that is larger than the cross sectional area of the vertical member. The sports equipment rack is lightweight, compact and portable, and is suitable for storing, organizing, washing and drying various types of sporting equipment and clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
  • Publication number: 20100270247
    Abstract: An improved sports equipment frame includes frame having a main vertical member including an upper end and a lower end, and a plurality of extensions projecting laterally from the main vertical member; and a bowed hanger extending from the main vertical member for draping an article of clothing, the hanger elevationally located between the upper and lower ends of the vertical member. In a preferred embodiment, the sports equipment rack includes pant leg restrainers for suppressing movement of the legs of pants during spray washing, and a headgear support plate having a generally flat upper surface that is larger than the cross sectional area of the vertical member. The sports equipment rack is lightweight, compact and portable, and is suitable for storing, organizing, washing and drying various types of sporting equipment and clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
  • Publication number: 20040160049
    Abstract: An improved motorcycle handlebar brace bar pad includes a foam pad having a central section and two end sections at opposite ends of the central section, wherein the central section has a larger circumference than the end sections. The brace bar pad also includes two cavities in its bottom, one sized and configured to retain a spark plug box, and the other sized and configured to retain a standard flat spark plug wrench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
  • Publication number: 20040159029
    Abstract: A device for displaying printed material is configured to be releasably attached to a vehicle shoulder belt to facilitate easy retrieval and/or viewing of the printed material. The device includes a flexible base sheet, a flexible pocket secured to the base sheet or a flexible panel secured to the base sheet to define a pocket, and a releasable fastener connect to the flexible base sheet to allow releasable attachment of the device to a vehicle shoulder belt. The releasable fastener is configured to connect opposite edges of the device together so that the device can be wrapped around a vehicle shoulder belt and secured thereto by connection of opposite edges of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
  • Patent number: 6763625
    Abstract: A device for displaying printed material is configured to be releasably attached to a component of a vehicle to facilitate easy retrieval and/or viewing of the printed material. The device includes a flexible base sheet, a flexible pocket secured to the base sheet or a flexible panel secured to the base sheet to define a pocket, and a releasable fastener connect to the flexible base sheet to allow releasable attachment of the device to a component of a vehicle. The releasable fastener is configured to connect opposite edges of the device together so that the device can be wrapped around a vehicle component and secured thereto by connection of opposite edges of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
  • Publication number: 20040134303
    Abstract: An improved motorcycle handlebar brace pad includes a foam pad having a central section and two end sections at opposite ends of the central section, wherein the central section has a larger circumference than the end sections. The reduced diameter end sections eliminate interference with attachment of a conventional front number plate and facilitate coverage of substantially the entire length of the brace bar, while providing an enlarged area for display of printed indicia and more protective padding to reduce risk of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
  • Publication number: 20030136038
    Abstract: A device for displaying printed material is configured to be releasably attached to a component of a vehicle to facilitate easy retrieval and/or viewing of the printed material. The device includes a flexible base sheet, a flexible pocket secured to the base sheet or a flexible panel secured to the base sheet to define a pocket, and a releasable fastener connect to the flexible base sheet to allow releasable attachment of the device to a component of a vehicle. The releasable fastener is configured to connect opposite edges of the device together so that the device can be wrapped around a vehicle component and secured thereto by connection of opposite edges of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham