Patents by Inventor Mark W Hawkins

Mark W Hawkins 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: 6935268
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment clamping device for bicycles, motor bikes or other transportation vehicles upon which a flag or banner may be secured and displayed. The clamping device comprises two generally rectangular shaped halves which are joined together by a hinge strap mechanism. Each half has at least one aperture and at least one corresponding mounting stud for clamping the two halves together. Further, each half has at least one barb and at least one corresponding aperture located on the other half for holding and supporting a display flag after the apparatus is clamped closed. Extending outwardly from the bottom of one half is a shaft and a clamping means for securing the apparatus to a tubular member or handlebar of a bike. In operation, a garment is placed on one of the halves and the device is manipulated into a closed position such that the mounting stud, barbs, and respective apertures are engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Mark W. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 6899053
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment clamping device for automobile antennas upon which a flag or banner may be secured and displayed. The clamping device comprises two generally rectangular shaped halves which are joined together by a hinge strap mechanism. Each half has at least one aperture and at least one corresponding mounting stud for clamping the two halves around an automobile antenna. Further, each half has at least one barb and at least one corresponding aperture located on the other half for holding and supporting a display flag after the apparatus is clamped around the antenna. Extending from one half is a cap for securing the apparatus atop the antenna. In operation, the device is positioned around an antenna and the mounting stud, barbs and respective apertures are engaged. Once engaged, the hinge straps form a cavity wherein the antenna is displaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventor: Mark W Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20030000044
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment clamping device for automobile antennas upon which a flag or banner may be secured and displayed. The clamping device comprises two generally rectangular shaped halves which are joined together by a hinge strap mechanism. Each half has at least one aperture and at least one corresponding mounting stud for clamping the two halves around an automobile antenna. Further, each half has at least one barb and at least one corresponding aperture located on the other half for holding and supporting a display flag after the apparatus is clamped around the antenna. Extending from one half is a cap for securing the apparatus atop the antenna. In operation, the device is positioned around an antenna and the mounting stud, barbs and respective apertures are engaged. Once engaged, the hinge straps form a cavity wherein the antenna is displaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Mark W. Hawkins
  • Patent number: D448702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Vanity Moldings & Ornaments, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Hawkins
  • Patent number: D468231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Mark W. Hawkins