Patents by Inventor Durand K. Demlow

Durand K. Demlow 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: 20040070217
    Abstract: A door securing device that can be secured and removed from a door easily and quickly and can be collapsed into a small unit for transport if desired. The door securing device comprises a base member, a brace member, and a projecting lip coupled to the door by way of an elastic member coupled to a door handle. The base member includes a projecting lip for engagement with the bottom of the door. A door handle hook being pivotally coupled to a telescoping shaft containing the elastic member therein, the hook being coupled to the door handle and the telescoping shaft extended under elastic bias such that the lip is positioned against the bottom of the door. The elastic bias securely holds the lip against the bottom of the door, and thus the door securing device to the door. The hook and shaft are pivotally coupled such that the shaft is positioned substantially parallel with the door. The door securing device remains on the door when in the locked or unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Durand K. Demlow, John Michael O'Brien
  • Patent number: 5913518
    Abstract: A game for entertainment as well as learning. The game is provided on a case which also serves as a storage container. One side of the case has a field of play that simulates a real life game. Game pieces are provided on the other side and include questions on cards that must be answered correctly for a player to have a chance to advance a token on the field of play. The answer to the question is revealed in an answer window. Spinners are provided with markings to indicate the movement of the token. The rules of the game are variable to be suited to the age group of the players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Inventor: Durand K. Demlow