Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Westfall

Thomas C. Westfall 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: 5567907
    Abstract: A fireworks support apparatus broadly includes a fireworks support assembly and a positioning assembly. The support assembly includes a launching member, support structure, and at least one elastomeric band. The launching member, configured for receiving at least one elongated pyrotechnic device, presents a closed lower end and an open upper end, and includes a retaining collar, retaining nut, and a friction band. The support structure presents a support face, having positioning slots for positioning the elastomeric bands, and an opening defined therein for receiving the open upper end of the launching member. The support structure is secured to the launching member by receiving the open upper end of the launching member through the opening, the support structure being retained between the retaining collar and retaining nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventor: Thomas C. Westfall