Patents by Inventor Ricky W. Stewart

Ricky W. Stewart 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).

  • Accessory fastener for garments
    Patent number: 5815843
    Abstract: A fastener for removably attaching pockets and other accessories to garments which includes slidably interlocking male and female members. The male member also includes a locking tab which cooperates with a locking post on the female member for securing the fastener in a closed position. The male member and the female member may be attached to the pocket and the garment respectively by sewing them in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Survival, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee W. Brillhart, III, Ricky W. Stewart
  • Fire starting survival tool and method of using same
    Patent number: 5279628
    Abstract: A fire starting kit is configured for easy lighting of fires, particularly by those involved in camping and other outdoor activities. The fire starting kit includes an elongated hollow case having a first casing section and a second casing section which fit together. A pyrophoric element is mounted to one of the casing sections and is enclosed by the case when both casing sections are fitted together. A separate striker is also contained within the case and may be used with the pyrophoric element to create sparks. Also included in the case is a tinder which may be removed and ignited by bringing the striker and the pyrophoric element into contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Fiskars Oy Ab
    Inventors: Douglas R. Hutchens, Ricky W. Stewart