Patents by Inventor Michael W. James

Michael W. James 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).

  • Helmet accessory mounting system
    Patent number: 11930879
    Abstract: A helmet accessory mounting system includes a mounting device configured to couple to an outer surface of a side of a helmet. The mounting device includes a plurality of mounting locations configured to removeably couple to at least one accessory. A plurality of the plurality of mounting locations each includes an electrical node. A power supply is coupled to the mounting device. An electrical supply line electrically couples the power supply to each of the electrical nodes and the electrical supply line is contained at least partially within the mounting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence Franzino, Stephen Bourque, Scott W. James, Daniel Berry, Ross Fade Barber, Zoltan S. Brutler
  • Support device for recreational water board
    Patent number: 5211364
    Abstract: A supporting device for a recreational water board to support the board along a generally vertical plane with an edge of the board resting on a swimming beach or other generally horizontal surface, said device comprising an elongated support element to be inserted into the ground or sand and a pair of arms which are pivotally mounted on the support element to be pivoted between a storage or transport position and an operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Inventor: Michael W. James
  • Hair dye dispenser/applicator having reservoir and handle-activated pump
    Patent number: D518233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventors: Michael W. James, Derothia D. James
  • Ground inserted surfboard support
    Patent number: D352628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Inventor: Michael W. James