Patents by Inventor Edwin L. Cole

Edwin L. Cole 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: 5533287
    Abstract: A sign for temporary attachment to a stranded vehicle includes a framework having upright tubular members through which elastic cords may be extracted for the purpose of sign attachment to a vehicle. Looped segments of the cords permit adjustment of cord lengths to accommodate a wide range of vehicle sizes while cord locks limit the passage of the looped cords through the upright frame members. The cords additionally serve to couple the upright frame members to horizontal frame members. A collection of sign panels are swingably supported on a horizontal frame member to permit display of the appropriate message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Inventor: Edwin L. Cole
  • Patent number: 4218991
    Abstract: A pet collar with a retainer thereon for reception of a removable, flexible strip. The retainer defines a channel with opposed, flexible flanges extending inwardly over a strip within the channel to confine the strip. The flanges are of a deformable nature for strip removal. A collar is also shown having an integrally formed retainer. An identification strip may also be held in place within the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1980
    Inventor: Edwin L. Cole
  • Patent number: 4208820
    Abstract: A sign for use by the driver of a stalled vehicle. The sign includes bendable members for sign attachment to a vehicle. A multitude of signs are supported by a rod in a manner permitting flipping of the signs until the appropriate message is found. A tie extends through the signs to prevent fluttering of same by wind gusts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1980
    Inventor: Edwin L. Cole