Patents by Inventor Dennis L. Anderson

Dennis L. Anderson 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: 6964126
    Abstract: An assembly includes a plurality of elongated and rectilinear support posts having opposed end portions. The assembly further includes a plurality of U-shaped fastening members removably positional through a primary support member. The primary support member is provided with first and second pairs of arcuate indentations formed along the front face of the primary support member. A bracket including attachable first and second sections is medially situated between the support posts. The first section has opposed end portions conjoined to the front face of the primary support member, and the second section has opposed end portions conjoined to the first section end portions wherein the second section protrudes forwardly of the first section. The first and second pair of indentations are juxtaposed side-by-side and are laterally opposed from the end portions of the first and second sections such that the support posts can abut the bracket during operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Dennis L. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5560145
    Abstract: A fishing tackle system adapted to attach to a seat bottom. The fishing tackle system includes a fishing tackle box and a member coupling the fishing tackle box to the seat bottom. The fishing tackle system desirably includes a removable tray adapted to individually contain fishing lures in compartments integral to the removable tray. The fishing tackle system also desirably includes a beverage container receptacle adapted to accommodate a beverage can or bottle in a substantially upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Inventor: Dennis L. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5287872
    Abstract: A portable collapsible shelter for use at sporting events and the like includes a flexible enclosure having a viewing window in one wall thereof. The enclosure is supported by a frame which includes a vertical support pole and a plurality of ribs hinged for movement from a collapsed position alongside the pole to an extended position nearly perpendicular to the pole. The enclosure is left in place over frame when the ribs are collapsed, and folded into a compact storage packet which is secured with a fastening band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Inventor: Dennis L. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5135018
    Abstract: A portable collapsible shelter for use at sporting events and the like includes a rectangular flexible enclosure having a viewing window in one wall thereof. The enclosure is supported by a frame which includes a central, hollow, telescoping support pole. The telescoping support pole permits the height of the shelter to be adjusted. When not in use, the entire shelter may be transported and stored within the telescoping support pole. In a second embodiment of the invention, the frame includes a vertical support pole and a plurality of ribs hinged for movement from a collapsed position alongside the pole to an extended position nearly perpendicular to the pole. The enclosure is left in place over the frame when the ribs are collapsed, and folded into a compact storage packet which is secured with a fastening band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Inventor: Dennis L. Anderson
  • Patent number: 4950033
    Abstract: A stool which includes a box-shaped support, a cushion, and a tether is disclosed. The support includes a pedestal, which surrounds an interior section, and an inwardly extending seat at a top side of the pedestal. An exterior side of the seat forms a slip-resistant surface. The support additionally includes a flange-shaped base extending outward from a bottom side of the pedestal for a predetermined distance. The base is further configured to include an integrally formed handle therein. In addition, the pedestal tapers from a larger cross-sectional area at the bottom side to a smaller cross-sectional area at the top side. The tether movably attaches the support to the cushion so that the cushion may reside in a first position, wherein the stool is configured for sitting, or a second position, wherein the stool is configured for standing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Inventor: Dennis L. Anderson