Patents by Inventor John K. Laakso

John K. Laakso 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: 5284340
    Abstract: A golf scorecard and playing booklet is disclosed. The booklet has at least ten sheets which are folded together accordion style. A front cover is provided so that when the sheets are folded they form a booklet listing the name and identity of the golf course. A scorecard for keeping score is provided on the second sheet. Eighteen additional sides of the remaining sheets contain a depiction and description of the holes of the golf course and tips on how to play the hole. An additional sheet can be provided for advertising and promotional purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Inventor: John K. Laakso
  • Patent number: 4620270
    Abstract: A decorative Christmas tree lighting apparatus to simplify the decoration of Christmas trees. The apparatus may be used with or without a tree and will give the appearance of a decoratively lit Christmas tree. The apparatus may be free standing, supported by a building or supported by a tree. The apparatus provides a variety of decorative assemblies including a tree skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Inventor: John K. Laakso
  • Patent number: 4347678
    Abstract: A multi-sided display device for mounting a plurality of sign panels on a pole is disclosed. The device is adaptable for all sizes and types of poles and signs, allows the signs to be rotatably adjusted around the pole to attain the optimum viewing orientation simultaneously from all directions, and also maintains the sign in a concentrically centered position relative to the axis of the pole. A sign holding mechanism is positioned at the top and bottom of the sign and is connected to a clamping mechanism, also at the top and bottom of the sign for securely mounting the device to a pole. The sign holding mechanism preferably comprises a ring or hoop and a plurality of brackets or clips which attach the signs to the ring. The clamping mechanism has means for adjustment to a wide variety of sizes and shapes of poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: John K. Laakso