Patents by Inventor Alfreda B. Bradford

Alfreda B. Bradford 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).

  • Illuminated implement apparatus
    Patent number: 6869118
    Abstract: An illuminated implement apparatus includes a handle portion and a working member support portion connected to the handle portion. The working member support portion includes a transverse support portion connected to the handle portion and a pair of longitudinal support portions connected perpendicularly to ends of the transverse support portion. First and second working members are connected to the longitudinal support portions. A pair of lamp assemblies are connected to distal ends of the longitudinal support portions. The lamp assemblies direct illumination to a working surface. A switch assembly is housed in the handle portion and controls the lamp assemblies. A battery assembly is housed in the handle portion and powers the lamp assemblies. First and second first heating elements are contained in the respective first and second working members. The first and second working members can be in the form of shovel blades or scoops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: Alfreda B. Bradford
  • Illuminated implement apparatus
    Publication number: 20030094823
    Abstract: An illuminated implement apparatus includes a handle portion and a working member support portion connected to the handle portion. The working member support portion includes a transverse support portion connected to the handle portion and a pair of longitudinal support portions connected perpendicularly to ends of the transverse support portion. First and second working members are connected to the longitudinal support portions. A pair of lamp assemblies are connected to distal ends of the longitudinal support portions. The lamp assemblies direct illumination to a working surface. A switch assembly is housed in the handle portion and controls the lamp assemblies. A battery assembly is housed in the handle portion and powers the lamp assemblies. First and second first heating elements are contained in the respective first and second working members. The first and second working members can be in the form of shovel blades or scoops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventor: Alfreda B. Bradford