Patents by Inventor Jack R. Paden

Jack R. Paden 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: 9643333
    Abstract: A log section splitting assistance apparatus comprises a base with radially arranged fingers, each of which is joined to the base at an axle, each axle having an axis of rotation which is horizontally oriented and tangential to the base. The fingers extend and retract through use of a lever arm. A user places a log section on the base, between the fingers. The user engages the lever arm to hold the log section on the base with the fingers. The user splits the log section. The fingers retain the split pieces on the base in a cluster until the pieces can be removed. The base and fingers may be rotated by foot, allowing the log section to be conveniently rotated as it is split. The user avoids bending; the splitting process proceeds quickly. The apparatus is robust and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Inventor: Jack R. Paden
  • Patent number: 9144193
    Abstract: An adverse terrain vegetation cutting apparatus articulates to conform to adverse surface conditions. Upon detecting instability the apparatus may automatically rotate to a more stable position. The apparatus includes a spiral flail line storage head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventor: Jack R. Paden
  • Publication number: 20140137526
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for remote vegetation cutting, trimming and yard maintenance on adverse terrain. The adverse terrain vegetation cutting apparatus articulates to conform to adverse surface conditions and improve stability. Upon detecting instability the apparatus may automatically rotate to a more stable position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Jack R. PADEN
  • Patent number: 8671656
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for remote vegetation cutting, trimming and yard maintenance on adverse terrain. The adverse terrain vegetation cutting apparatus articulates to conform to adverse surface conditions and improve stability. Upon detecting instability the apparatus may automatically rotate to a more stable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Jack R. Paden
  • Publication number: 20140013721
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for remote vegetation cutting, trimming and yard maintenance on adverse terrain. The adverse terrain vegetation cutting apparatus articulates to conform to adverse surface conditions and improve stability. Upon detecting instability the apparatus may automatically rotate to a more stable position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Jack R. Paden
  • Publication number: 20130327443
    Abstract: A log section splitting assistance apparatus comprises a base with radially arranged fingers, each of which is joined to the base at an axle, each axle having an axis of rotation which is horizontally oriented and tangential to the base. The fingers extend and retract through use of a lever arm. A user places a log section on the base, between the fingers. The user engages the lever arm to hold the log section on the base with the fingers. The user splits the log section. The fingers retain the split pieces on the base in a cluster until the pieces can be removed. The base and fingers may be rotated by foot, allowing the log section to be conveniently rotated as it is split. The user avoids bending; the splitting process proceeds quickly. The apparatus is robust and easy to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Jack R. PADEN
  • Patent number: 5033131
    Abstract: An infant or small child stands on an adjustable height platform within a containment in the form of a hollow support while being showered with water, via a flexible hose or tube from an existing water supply, to a shower spray nozzle adjustably affixed to the shower containment's sidewall. The shower spray nozzle adjusts vertically to direct water spray at various levels on the infant or small child's body. The shower spray nozzle is easily removable for hand held use and even more precise control of the water spray. The invention is adapted for support on a single rail of a conventional bathtub, and adjustable to fit various width tub rails. The invention alternatively stands on three legs providing for use in a conventional shower stall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Inventor: Jack R. Paden
  • Patent number: 4190062
    Abstract: A smoking device comprises a housing having a cavity for the storage of smoking substance, a flame generator and a bowl body rotatably supported in the housing in communication with the cavity. The bowl body has a smoking chamber therein, a first opening for receiving and discharging smoking substance and a small second opening through which smoke may be drawn. The housing has several openings in communication with the bowl body including a discharge opening, a flame and air intake opening adjacent the flame generator, and a smoke passage through which smoke is drawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Inventor: Jack R. Paden