Patents by Inventor Michael James Scherer

Michael James Scherer 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: 7997292
    Abstract: A portable structure includes first and second support poles, each having one lower end for resting on a ground surface. First and second connectors attach at upper ends of the first and second support poles, respectively and two or more linking poles connect the first support pole with the second support pole via the first and second connectors. The linking poles form obtuse angles with the first and second support poles at the first and second connectors. The linking poles form an eye shape between the first and second support poles when joined with the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Inkling, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael James Scherer
  • Publication number: 20100263699
    Abstract: A portable structure includes first and second support poles, each having one lower end for resting on a ground surface. First and second connectors attach at upper ends of the first and second support poles, respectively and two or more linking poles connect the first support pole with the second support pole via the first and second connectors. The linking poles form obtuse angles with the first and second support poles at the first and second connectors. The linking poles form an eye shape between the first and second support poles when joined with the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Michael James Scherer
  • Patent number: 7766023
    Abstract: A portable structure includes first and second support poles, each having one lower end for resting on a ground surface. First and second connectors attach at upper ends of the first and second support poles, respectively and two or more linking poles connect the first support pole with the second support pole via the first and second connectors. The linking poles form obtuse angles with the first and second support poles at the first and second connectors. The linking poles form an eye shape between the first and second support poles when joined with the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Inkling, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael James Scherer