Patents by Inventor James D. Graves

James D. Graves 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: 20160236404
    Abstract: A system for making a banner having reinforced edges and grommets includes a self-contained banner making machine including a welding device and a grommet riveting device within the machine. A sheet of banner webbing material for is configured to be fed through the banner making machine. A strip of reinforcement material is welded to the banner by the welding device in the banner making machine. A grommet is riveted through the banner material with the strip of reinforcement material welded thereto by the riveting device. The banner making machine includes a banner material flowstream pathway, including first and second sides of the pathway. The welding device or a first strip welder is between the entrance and exit of the machine. The riveting device or a first grommet riveter is also between the entrance and exit positioned downstream from the first strip welder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Brent G. Nussbaum, James D. Graves
  • Publication number: 20160236399
    Abstract: A system for making a banner having reinforced edges and grommets includes a self-contained banner making machine including a welding device and a grommet riveting device within the machine. A sheet of banner webbing material for is configured to be fed through the banner making machine. A first hem is created in a folding devices upstream from the welding device. A grommet is riveted through the hem having double thickness banner material by the riveting device. The banner making machine includes a banner material flowstream pathway, including first and second sides of the pathway. The welding device is between the entrance and exit of the machine. The riveting device or a first grommet riveter is also between the entrance and exit positioned downstream from the welding device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Brent G. Nussbaum, James D. Graves
  • Patent number: 7752991
    Abstract: The invention relates to a visual warning device adapted to extend between a first cargo-carrying unit and a second cargo-carrying unit. The visual warning device includes a first mounting adapted to attach to the first cargo-carrying unit, a second mounting adapted to attach to a second cargo-carrying unit, and a conspicuous, elongate belt that engages the first and second mountings. The invention also relates to a method for providing a visual indicator of a region between a dump truck and a pull trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: James D Graves
  • Publication number: 20090211513
    Abstract: The invention relates to a visual warning device adapted to extend between a first cargo-carrying unit and a second cargo-carrying unit. The visual warning device includes a first mounting adapted to attach to the first cargo-carrying unit, a second mounting adapted to attach to a second cargo-carrying unit, and a conspicuous, elongate belt that engages the first and second mountings. The invention also relates to a method for providing a visual indicator of a region between a dump truck and a pull trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: James D. Graves
  • Patent number: 4484185
    Abstract: A safety plug to an outlet box receptacle, which includes an overcurrent protection device, and engaging devices for engaging the safety plug adapter both to flanged portions of the outlet box face plate and to the electric cord so that it is difficult for a small child to remove the electric cord connecting plug from the adapter, or the adapter from the outlet box receptacle. The adapter may also include a voltage-actuated light-emitting device to indicate when the outlet box receptacle is energized, and a spring-loaded adapter receptacle cover plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Inventor: James D. Graves
  • Patent number: D374875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventor: James D. Graves