Patents by Inventor Gary Rayford Spruill

Gary Rayford Spruill 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: 11470850
    Abstract: A funnel cake batter or other batter container with a stop-flow ball to prevent the discharging of CO2 gas into the cooking oil, a convex shaped bottom with a centered hole for improved emptying of the batter container, an easier to operate hand-held, trigger-activated dispensing gun wand, a ā€œJā€ hook to hang the dispensing gun wand on when not in use, and a cast iron stand with four legs and four caster wheels making the batter container movable within a place of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Gary Rayford Spruill, Jo Ann Spruill
  • Publication number: 20200375197
    Abstract: A funnel cake batter or other batter container with a stop-flow ball to prevent the discharging of CO2 gas into the cooking oil, a convex shaped bottom with a centered hole for improved emptying of the batter container, an easier to operate hand-held, trigger-activated dispensing gun wand, a ā€œJā€ hook to hang the dispensing gun wand on when not in use, and a cast iron stand with four legs and four caster wheels making the batter container movable within a place of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Rayford Spruill, Jo Ann Spruill
  • Patent number: 10617160
    Abstract: An athletic compression fit pants/shorts with gussets constructed out of moisture-wicking, high-performance fabrics with varying elasticities, cut-resistant fabrics, and protective pads. Each of the gussets have a function and targets specific leg muscles to provide a desired benefit in the overall performance of the present invention. The gussets are named: 1.) Quadriceps gusset; 2.) Sartorius and Abductor Magnus gusset; 3.) Gluteus Medius gusset; 4.) Gluteus Maximus and Hamstring gusset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Rayford Spruill, Douglas Verne Thom
  • Publication number: 20140115747
    Abstract: An athletic compression fit pants/shorts with gussets constructed out of moisture-wicking, high-performance fabrics with varying elasticities, cut-resistant fabrics, and protective pads. Each of the gussets have a function and targets specific leg muscles to provide a desired benefit in the overall performance of the present invention. The gussets are named: 1.) Quadriceps gusset; 2.) Sartorius and Abductor Magnus gusset; 3.) Gluteus Medius gusset; 4.) Gluteus Maximus and Hamstring gusset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Rayford Spruill, Douglas Verne Thom
  • Patent number: 7356851
    Abstract: An athletic shirt which has triple gussets on each side providing an unparalleled range of motion and freedom. Each of the gussets have a specific function in the overall performance of the shirt. And, each gusset, of the present invention, is named in accordance with the particular group of muscles it provides unrestricted movement for. The gussets are named: 1.) Pectoralis major gusset; 2.) Serratus Anterior gusset; 3.) Latissimus dosi gusset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Gary Rayford Spruill
  • Patent number: 6148445
    Abstract: An athletic shirt made from a high-performance fabric having a tabbing system which allows the raglan style short sleeves (18) and (18A) to be retracted up to two distinct positions on the shoulders and releasably attached using tabs (14A) and (14B). The athletic shirt provides the athlete wearing the shirt a greater range-of-motion and freedom to compete in his sport without the movement of his arms being inhibited by sleeves which are heavy laden with perspiration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Inventor: Gary Rayford Spruill