Patents by Inventor John E. Sweeny

John E. Sweeny 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: 5199781
    Abstract: A holding device for supporting an electric candle for viewing through a window. The holding device is comprised of a horizontally extending support base, having retaining hooks for securing an electric candle, a vertically extending wall attached to the support base, and a handle for attaching to a window sash which interacts with the wall and connects the support base and candle to the window. The candle end of the support base accommodates force fitting hooks for holding the candle while the opposite end abuts the window sash. The handle is attached to the window sash and extends upwardly and outwardly at an angle leaving a space between the window and handle for grasping. The wall is located on the support base at a distance from the end of the base which abuts the window equal to the horizontal measurement of the space between the window and the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Inventor: John E. Sweeny