Patents by Inventor Joseph W. Walker

Joseph W. Walker 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: 5943696
    Abstract: A painter's garment for supporting on a wearer a prescribed paint supply container of the type having a handle and a prescribed paint application tool of the type having an opening. The garment includes a belt for mounting the garment on the wearer. An apron is secured to and depends from the belt. The apron has a front face. A first connector is secured to the apron for engaging and removably holding the handle of the container. A second connector is secured to the apron for engaging and removably holding the paint application tool. The first and second connectors and the apron are relatively arranged and configured such that when the container handle is suspended from the first connector and the paint application tool is supported from the second connector, the container is disposed adjacent the apron and the paint application tool is positioned over or within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: Joseph W. Walker
  • Patent number: 5329637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved fireman's helmet which includes a surrounding wall structure that defines a head receiving area therein. Mounted within the head receiving area and recessed in the wall structure are front and rear light assemblies as well as a battery pack and control panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Inventor: Joseph W. Walker
  • Patent number: 4945458
    Abstract: The present invention entails a fireman's helmet which includes a surrounding wall structure that defines a head receiving area therein. Formed within the surrounding wall structure is an integral front and rear light assembly. A battery pack is mounted internally within the head receiving area. A switch panel is also secured to the helmet and operatively interconnected between the battery pack and the front and rear light assemblies for controlling the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Inventors: Felix M. Batts, Joseph W. Walker