Patents by Inventor Alfred R. Howard, Sr.

Alfred R. Howard, Sr. 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).

  • Clasping device
    Patent number: 4834437
    Abstract: A manually operated device to aid in docking a boat by clasping a dock bollard or in clasping other stationary pole-like objects. This invention comprises two outwardly rotating semicircular jaws, linked by a linkage mechanism, that clasp together and latch together to encircle an object such as a dock bollard or stationary pole. Release of the bollard or pole is accomplished by twisting the clasping device so that the sides of the jaws detach themselves from the latching position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Inventor: Alfred R. Howard, Sr.
  • Portable removable gun sight
    Patent number: 4790075
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved removable gun sight for shotguns, rifles and other firearms comprising a single, light weight part for screwless, snap on attachment to the tubular part of a gun. The device is pocket size and portable and is easy to install and adjust on a firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Inventor: Alfred R. Howard, Sr.