Patents by Inventor Jay W. Pickens

Jay W. Pickens 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: 4344115
    Abstract: A plastic, translucent lampshade comprises a tube with radially inwardly extending flanges at each end. A lens rests upon the lower flange, while a mounting bracket connects to two slots defined in the upper flange to support the lampshade from the ceiling. The surface of the tube is smooth so that decorative self-adhesive paper can be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: Rangaire Corporation
    Inventors: Jay W. Pickens, Linton G. Warren
  • Patent number: 4218028
    Abstract: The bracket comprises two support members adapted to be secured to a wall or the like at spaced apart positions and two shaft means, each adapted to be removably coupled to one of the support members for supporting a roll of material for rotation between the two support members. Each support member comprises a body having a slot formed therein from one side to an opposite side. Each shaft means comprises a shaft portion adapted to be inserted into the axial opening at one end of the roll of material and a coupling portion having a slot formed therein from one side to an opposite side. A portion of the coupling portion of each shaft means is adapted to be removably received in the slot of one of the support members and a portion of the body of the corresponding support member is adapted to be removably received in the slot of the coupling portion of the shaft means whereby the shaft means may be removably interlocked with the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1980
    Assignee: D/FW Plastics
    Inventor: Jay W. Pickens