Patents by Inventor Franklin B. White

Franklin B. White 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: 20150023009
    Abstract: A multipurpose sign base suitable for supporting temporary signs includes an upstanding mast supportable atop a support surface by a substantially horizontally extending, elongate, support member connected to a lower region of the mast, and by a plurality of elongate leg members of adjustable length each having an upper portion movably connected to a central region of the mast, and each having a lower portion movably connected to a different foot adapted to engage a different area of the support surface at locations arrayed about the mast. An upper region of the mast is connectable to a sign to support and display the sign. The legs and feet have retracted positions near the mast. A rearwardly extending formation of the horizontal support member can be coupled to a vehicle hitch so the sign base also can be supported on a vehicle for transport while displaying a sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: FRANKLIN B. WHITE
  • Patent number: 8590190
    Abstract: A multipurpose sign base suitable for supporting temporary signs includes an upstanding mast supportable atop a support surface by a substantially horizontally extending, elongate, support member rigidly connected to a lower region of the mast, and by a plurality of elongate leg members of adjustable length each having an upper portion movably connected to a central region of the mast, and each having a lower portion movably connected to a different foot adapted to engage a different area of the support surface at locations arrayed about the mast. An upper region of the mast is connectable to a sign to support and display the sign. The legs and feet have retracted positions near the mast. A rearwardly extending formation of the horizontal support member can be coupled to a vehicle hitch so the sign base also can be supported on a vehicle for transport while displaying a sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: J.E. White LLC
    Inventor: Franklin B. White
  • Publication number: 20110010974
    Abstract: A multipurpose sign base suitable for supporting temporary roadway safety signs and the like includes an upstanding mast supportable atop a ground or support surface by a substantially horizontally extending, elongate, support member connected to a lower region of the mast, and by a plurality of elongate leg members of adjustable length each having an upper portion movably connected to a central region of the mast, and each having a lower portion movably connected to a different foot adapted to engage a different area of an underlying ground or support surface at locations arrayed about the mast. An upper region of the mast is connectable to a roadway safety sign or the like, to support and display the sign. The legs and feet have retracted positions near the mast. A rearwardly extending formation of the horizontal support member preferably can be coupled to a vehicle hitch so the sign base also can be supported on a vehicle for transport while displaying a sign carried by the mast of the sign base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Franklin B. White
  • Patent number: D679336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: J.E. White LLC
    Inventor: Franklin B. White
  • Patent number: D695090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: J. E. White LLC
    Inventor: Franklin B. White
  • Patent number: D695592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: J.E. White LLC
    Inventor: Franklin B. White
  • Patent number: D701107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: J.E. White, LLC
    Inventor: Franklin B. White
  • Patent number: D730946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: Franklin B White
  • Patent number: D731872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventor: Franklin B White
  • Patent number: D733543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventor: Franklin B White