Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Pickett

Thomas C. Pickett 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: 8746521
    Abstract: A carrying apparatus for transporting sports or activity equipment, such as a skateboard, in-line skates, a surfboard and/or the like, which attaches to a bicycle is disclosed. The carrying apparatus has a generally Y-shaped holding member and an adapter. The holding member holds a skateboard, in-line skates and/or a surfboard, while the adapter secures the carrying apparatus to a bicycle. The holding member preferably has a first extension member which extends into a first prong and a second extension member which extends into a second prong. The prongs connect at an adjoining central point. The adapter preferably has a first side portion and a second side portion, each of which may have a generally C-shaped portion. An inner wall of the first side portion and the second side portion fit around a seat support bar of a bicycle. The adapter may be secured to the seat support bar by any suitable means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Contract Technical Resources Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas C. Pickett
  • Patent number: 6578717
    Abstract: An inexpensive, portable desktop bookcase is an open-sided carton suitable for holding a small number of books. The desktop bookcase allows the books to be portably stored together on the desktop, conveniently accessible, removable and replaceable. The bookcase carton is formed from folding a two-dimensional production blank, resulting in a storage unit which is suitable for its desktop purpose, as well as for transporting books from one location to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas C. Pickett
  • Publication number: 20030062327
    Abstract: An inexpensive, portable desktop bookcase is an open-sided carton suitable for holding a small number of books. The desktop bookcase allows the books to be portably stored together on the desktop, conveniently accessible, removable and replaceable. The bookcase carton is formed from folding a two-dimensional production blank, resulting in a storage unit which is suitable for its desktop purpose, as well as for transporting books from one location to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas C. Pickett