Patents by Inventor Gene Watson

Gene Watson 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).

  • Folding hat with stiff surrounding brim
    Patent number: 5802616
    Abstract: A folding hat includes a crown and a brim which extends around the entire periphery of the crown. The brim is relatively stiff and flat so that it extends outwardly from the crown. The brim is provided with a hinge for folding the brim into a compact configuration for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventor: S. Gene Watson
  • Weeding device
    Patent number: 5467830
    Abstract: A weeding device includes an elongated shaft, a ground-penetrating tool on one end of the shaft, a pad on the shaft adjacent the tool, and a handle on the other end of the shaft. The user pushes the tool into the ground adjacent a weed and kicks the pad with his foot to force the weed out of the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Henry R. Hoffman
    Inventor: Gene Watson