Patents by Inventor Thomas J. DeKay

Thomas J. DeKay 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: 4817327
    Abstract: A fishing float can be snapped onto a fishing line to serve as a conventional fishing float. Alternatively it can be snapped onto the shank of a fish hook to protectively cover the point. A light weight float body has an axial bore. A spring-loaded plunger fits into one end of the bore. A wire shaft fits through plunger and bore. A hook portion at the end of the shaft is forced against the float body by the spring bias to engage either the fishing line or the shank of the fish hook. While the shank of the hook is thus engaged, a recess in the float body receives the sharp point of the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Inventor: Thomas J. DeKay
  • Patent number: 4713734
    Abstract: A wall lamp assembly includes an elongate hollow conduit carrying and concealing electric current-carrying wires. Supported at the upper end of the conduit is an electrical lamp fixture which may include a bulb and socket, reflector, and switch. Affixed to the lower end of the conduit is an electric plug. Included are means for attaching the device to a vertical surface above the electric outlet in which the plug is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Inventor: Thomas J. DeKay