Patents by Inventor James E Barry

James E Barry 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).

  • Illuminated gas tank or shell
    Patent number: 5634706
    Abstract: Disclosed is a double-walled gasoline or fluid tank having a hollow space allowing light to be visible externally through a variety of openings or designs. A concave side portion of an existing tank is removed and a flat side wall, having an illumination device attached thereto, is attached where the original side portion was removed to create a new tank. An opening is created on the original side portion and the original side portion is reattached to the tank. The illumination device provides light through the opening in the original side portion. In an alternative embodiment a lighting device is provided underneath the gas tank to help illuminate the area in front and to the sides of the motorcycle. The lighting device is provided with a reflective surface area which reflects light received a light bulb in the direction in front of the motorcycle and to the side of the motorcycle corresponding to the side of the gasoline tank to which the motorcycle is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Inventor: James E. Barry
  • Illuminated gas tank or shell
    Patent number: 5615940
    Abstract: Disclosed is a double-walled gasoline or fluid tank having a hollow space allowing light to be visible externally through a variety of openings or designs. A concave side portion of an existing tank is removed and a flat side wall, having an illumination device attached thereto, is attached where the original side portion was removed to create a new tank. An opening is created on the original side portion and the original side portion is reattached to the tank. The illumination device provides light through the opening in the original side portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: James E. Barry
  • Visible flame exhaust pipe
    Patent number: 5508478
    Abstract: Disclosed is a visible flame exhaust pipe for use with internal combustion engines. A high temperature resistant glass is incorporated within the exhaust system to allow visibility of combustion flames passing through the exhaust pipe as the flame exits the exhaust system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Inventor: James E. Barry
  • Illuminated gas tank or shell
    Patent number: 5479324
    Abstract: Disclosed is a double-walled gasoline or fluid tank having a hollow space allowing light to be visible externally through a variety of openings or designs. A concave side portion of an existing tank is removed and a flat side wall, having an illumination device attached thereto, is attached where the original side portion was removed to create a new tank. An opening is created on the original side portion and the original side portion is reattached to the tank. The illumination device provides light through the opening in the original side portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventor: James E. Barry
  • Illuminated gas tank or shell
    Patent number: RE39417
    Abstract: Disclosed is a double-walled gasoline or fluid tank having a hollow space allowing light to be visible externally through a variety of openings or designs. A concave side portion of an existing tank is removed and a flat side wall, having an illumination device attached thereto, is attached where the original side portion was removed to create a new tank. An opening is created on the original side portion and the original side portion is reattached to the tank. The illumination device provides light through the opening in the original side portion. In an alternative embodiment a lighting device is provided underneath the gas tank to help illuminate the area in front and to the sides of the motorcycle. The lighting device is provided with a reflective surface area which reflects light received a light bulb in the direction in front of the motorcycle and to the side of the motorcycle corresponding to the side of the gasoline tank to which the motorcycle is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: James E Barry