Patents by Inventor Donald M. Harkness

Donald M. Harkness 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: 4379541
    Abstract: A holder for a container, which comprises a backplate and a retaining strap. The backplate provides, on one face, an engagement surface, a ledge perpendicular to the face and spaced from the engagement surface, a guide sloping downwards and outwards from the face towards the ledge, and a step formed on or by the guide. The retaining strap is semi-rigid and is secured to the backplate to define a space between itself and the backplate. A projection with a curved outer face is formed on the restraining strap. In use, the base of a container rests on the ledge, an upper part of the container wall bears against the engagement surface, and an intermediate part of the container wall bears against the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1983
    Inventor: Donald M. Harkness