Patents by Inventor James David Hancock

James David Hancock 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: 6533238
    Abstract: A bracket for properly positioning and preferably preventing the tipping of an appliance includes first and second, generally perpendicular legs extending from a central bracket portion, with the first leg being longer than the second leg. Each of the legs is provided with a slot extending to a terminal end thereof and is defined by side flanges which are interconnected by a raised connecting portion. Apertures are provided in the side flanges for use in securing the bracket to a supporting surface or an upstanding wall. In addition, the central portion includes a recess formed with holes for use in toe nailing or screwing the bracket in place. The bracket is adapted to be secured in place with a selected one of the legs extending along the supporting surface in order that a support leg of an appliance can be slid beneath and retained by the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Shelton T. Barnes, James David Hancock, David Charles Ometer
  • Publication number: 20030010886
    Abstract: A bracket for properly positioning and preferably preventing the tipping of an appliance includes first and second, generally perpendicular legs extending from a central bracket portion, with the first leg being longer than the second leg. Each of the legs is provided with a slot extending to a terminal end thereof and is defined by side flanges which are interconnected by a raised connecting portion. Apertures are provided in the side flanges for use in securing the bracket to a supporting surface or an upstanding wall. In addition, the central portion includes a recess formed with holes for use in toe nailing or screwing the bracket in place. The bracket is adapted to be secured in place with a selected one of the legs extending along the supporting surface in order that a support leg of an appliance can be slid beneath and retained by the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Shelton T. Barnes, James David Hancock, David Charles Ometer