Patents by Inventor Joe H. Nickell

Joe H. Nickell 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: 4211024
    Abstract: A drinking straw with a hollow box connected to the straw such that a fluid can be drawn through the box and one face of the box can be seen by the user. The viewed face has transparent indicia surrounded by solid black or dark colored material corresponding to the material of the rear plate of the box, hence, the indicia is only visible when a colored fluid such as milk is drawn through the straw and the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1980
    Inventor: Joe H. Nickell
  • Patent number: 4075078
    Abstract: A survival kit container is used for containing items -- such as first-aid, direction-finding, and food-supplying -- for use in a survival emergency situation. My present invention is such a container so designed that emptied of its contents and its parts assembled in varying combinations becomes alternately a canteen flask, stew pot, kettle or skillet for use in survival-type emergencies.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONMy invention relates to a unique and novel improvement in survival equipment.An object of my present invention is to provide a container for personal survival items.A further object of my present invention is to provide a container that further functions when desired as a canteen flask for purifying and carrying water.Another object of my present invention is to provide a container that further functions as a skillet for cooking.Still another object of my present invention is to provide a container that further functions as a kettle for heating and pouring of liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1978
    Inventor: Joe H. Nickell