Patents by Inventor Thomas Wade Summers

Thomas Wade Summers 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).

  • Apparatus and process for shredding and crimping smoking materials
    Patent number: 4000748
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for the substantially simultaneous shredding and crimping of smoking material, such as reconstituted tobacco, into strips of the material. The crimped strips provide tobacco smoking material having substantially increased fill value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Wade Summers
  • Pivotable bumper for carrying motorcycles
    Patent number: 3993229
    Abstract: A vehicle bumper pivotably attached to a motor vehicle capable of being used to support a motorcycle. While in the bumper position, the support serves to cushion the vehicle upon collisions; however, upon pivoting to the carrier position it can be used to support a motorcycle for transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1976
    Inventor: Thomas Wade Summers