Patents by Inventor John S. Hodge

John S. Hodge 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).

  • Learning tool
    Publication number: 20080085496
    Abstract: A learning tool for teaching a child how to read or for encouraging a child to practice his or her reading skills. The learning tool includes a container having a plurality of compartments. A message strip is provided in each of the compartments. Each message strip preferably contains a portion of a story or rhyme, so that when the messages are viewed in sequence, the child may read the story or rhyme from beginning to end. Each message strip is attached within the compartment at one end of the message strip. Each message strip is configured to be retrievable from the compartment, so that when the message strip is retrieved from the compartment the child can view the message contained on the strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: John S. Hodge
  • Electrical safety device
    Patent number: 6717293
    Abstract: An electrical safety device used with an electrical enclosure and a probe. The electrical safety device including a non-conductive body. The non-conductive body having a front, a mounting body and a rear. The non-conductive body mounted such that the front of the non-conductive body is exposed. The mounting body securing the non-conductive body to the enclosure. The rear of the non-conductive body protected by the enclosure. The electrical safety device including at least one conducting wire entering into the rear of the non-conductive body. The wire having an exposed section within the non-conductive body near the front of the non-conductive body. The exposed section of the wire being a depth from an outside face of the front of the non-conductive body, whereby the depth is enough to prevent passing of electrical current, yet close enough to allow the probe to be activated when electrical current is present in the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventors: Richard S. Irvine, John S. Hodge
  • Building structure
    Patent number: 4044518
    Abstract: A building structure of either single or multi-story construction employs wall panels and columns each of which may be fabricated as at a factory and transported to the building site and there erected in a generally modular mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1977
    Inventor: John S. Hodge
  • Building structure
    Patent number: 3968617
    Abstract: A building structure of either single or multi-story construction employs wall panels and columns each of which may be fabricated as at a factory and transported to the building site and there erected in a generally modular mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1976
    Inventor: John S. Hodge
  • Building structure
    Patent number: 3959939
    Abstract: A building structure of either single or multi-story construction employs wall panels and columns each of which may be fabricated as at a factory and transported to the building site and there erected in a generally modular mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1976
    Inventor: John S. Hodge
  • Building structure and components
    Patent number: 3932975
    Abstract: A building structure of either single or multi-story construction employs wall panels and columns each of which may be fabricated as at a factory and transported to the building site and there erected in a generally modular mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1976
    Inventor: John S. Hodge