Patents by Inventor Ronald C. Shiflett, JR.

Ronald C. Shiflett, JR. 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: 11396400
    Abstract: An integrally formed bucket and external organizer is provided. A bucket is provided having a tubular sidewall with an open upper end and a closed bottom end. An integrally formed brim connects to an outside surface of the tubular sidewall proximate to the open upper end. The brim extends radially outward from the tubular sidewall to an external or exterior edge. The brim includes a plurality of apertures that extend though its surface (e.g., between an interior edge attached to the tubular sidewall and the exterior edge). Such apertures may support various items (e.g., tools, fishing gear, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald C. Shiflett, Jr., Grant H. Caldwell, Timothy J. Powell, Kenneth D. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20210070502
    Abstract: An integrally formed bucket and external organizer is provided. A bucket is provided having a tubular sidewall with an open upper end and a closed bottom end. An integrally formed brim connects to an outside surface of the tubular sidewall proximate to the open upper end. The brim extends radially outward from the tubular sidewall to an external or exterior edge. The brim includes a plurality of apertures that extend though its surface (e.g., between an interior edge attached to the tubular sidewall and the exterior edge). Such apertures may support various items (e.g., tools, fishing gear, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: RONALD C. SHIFLETT, JR., GRANT H. CALDWELL, TIMOTHY J. POWELL, KENNETH D. ROBERTSON
  • Patent number: 10499623
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a transformer device that attaches to a paddle for fishing. The device may attach to a single or double ended paddle. In any embodiment, the device includes a reel mount that enables a fishing reel to be mounted to the shaft of a paddle. The device also includes a rod mount that removably attaches to a shaft of a paddle. In one embodiment, the reel mount and the rod mount are independently attachable and positionable along a paddle shaft. The rod mount can removably accept and secure a fishing rod including guides for fishing line. One or more rods can be interchangeably coupled to the rod mount. In another embodiment, the rod mount includes a catch for retaining a rod within a ferrule of the rod mount. The device is attachable to a typical paddle to permit fishing while a user propels a watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Ronald C. Shiflett, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10159233
    Abstract: A combination paddle and fishing rod device is disclosed. The device may incorporate a single ended paddle or double ended paddle. In any embodiment, the device allows a fishing reel to be mounted to the shaft of the paddle. The shaft forms a portion of the fishing rod supporting one or more eyelets for guiding fishing line from a fishing reel mounted to the shaft. In one embodiment, the eyelets are connected to the shaft and or an oar blade. In another embodiment, a short fishing rod section having one or more eyelets is connected to the shaft. The device is configured to permit fishing while a user propels a watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Inventor: Ronald C. Shiflett, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180352794
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a transformer device that attaches to a paddle for fishing. The device may attach to a single or double ended paddle. In any embodiment, the device includes a reel mount that enables a fishing reel to be mounted to the shaft of a paddle. The device also includes a rod mount that removably attaches to a shaft of a paddle. In one embodiment, the reel mount and the rod mount are independently attachable and positionable along a paddle shaft. The rod mount can removably accept and secure a fishing rod including guides for fishing line. One or more rods can be interchangeably coupled to the rod mount. In another embodiment, the rod mount includes a catch for retaining a rod within a ferrule of the rod mount. The device is attachable to a typical paddle to permit fishing while a user propels a watercraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: RONALD C. SHIFLETT, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180271075
    Abstract: A combination paddle and fishing rod device is disclosed. The device may incorporate a single ended paddle or double ended paddle. In any embodiment, the device allows a fishing reel to be mounted to the shaft of the paddle. The shaft forms a portion of the fishing rod supporting one or more eyelets for guiding fishing line from a fishing reel mounted to the shaft. In one embodiment, the eyelets are connected to the shaft and or an oar blade. In another embodiment, a short fishing rod section having one or more eyelets is connected to the shaft. The device is configured to permit fishing while a user propels a watercraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Ronald C. Shiflett, JR.
  • Patent number: 9986725
    Abstract: A combination paddle and fishing rod device is disclosed. The device may incorporate a single ended paddle or double ended paddle. In any embodiment, the device allows a fishing reel to be mounted to the shaft of the paddle. The shaft forms a portion of the fishing rod supporting one or more eyelets for guiding fishing line from a fishing reel mounted to the shaft. In one embodiment, the eyelets are connected to the shaft and or an oar blade. In another embodiment, a short fishing rod section having one or more eyelets is connected to the shaft. The device is configured to permit fishing while a user propels a watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Inventor: Ronald C. Shiflett, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170055508
    Abstract: A combination paddle and fishing rod device is disclosed. The device may incorporate a single ended paddle or double ended paddle. In any embodiment, the device allows a fishing reel to be mounted to the shaft of the paddle. The shaft forms a portion of the fishing rod supporting one or more eyelets for guiding fishing line from a fishing reel mounted to the shaft. In one embodiment, the eyelets are connected to the shaft and or an oar blade. In another embodiment, a short fishing rod section having one or more eyelets is connected to the shaft. The device is configured to permit fishing while a user propels a watercraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald C. Shiflett, JR.
  • Patent number: D828272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventor: Ronald C. Shiflett, Jr.
  • Patent number: D899020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Inventors: Ronald C. Shiflett, Jr., Grant H. Caldwell, Timothy J. Powell, Kenneth D. Robertson
  • Patent number: D946852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald C. Shiflett, Jr., Grant H. Caldwell, Timothy J. Powell, Kenneth D. Robertson
  • Patent number: D969431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald C. Shiflett, Jr., Grant H. Caldwell, Timothy J. Powell, Kenneth D. Robertson