Patents by Inventor Blaine Alan Dobbs

Blaine Alan Dobbs 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).

  • Solar-powered roadway delineator
    Patent number: 9695996
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roadway delineators with one or more light sources that provide illumination and increased visibility. In one implementation, the delineator is operable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The delineator may include a plurality of panels with flexible connections that connect the panels to one another and allow the delineator to be collapsed. In addition, the delineator may be self-powered and include a solar array and/or a rechargeable power source for the one or more light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: INQ-Energy, Inc.
    Inventor: Blaine Alan Dobbs
  • ROADWAY DELINEATOR AND SAFETY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150330040
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roadway delineators with one or more light sources that provide illumination and increased visibility. In accordance with one implementation, the delineator includes a mounting apparatus that provides both a mounting surface and structural support. In addition, the delineator may be self-powered and include a solar array and/or a rechargeable power source for the one or more light sources. Multiple delineators may be used together with a roadway barrier to create a roadway safety system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Blaine Alan Dobbs
  • SOLAR-POWERED ROADWAY DELINEATOR
    Publication number: 20140268699
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roadway delineators with one or more light sources that provide illumination and increased visibility. In one implementation, the delineator is operable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The delineator may include a plurality of panels with flexible connections that connect the panels to one another and allow the delineator to be collapsed. In addition, the delineator may be self-powered and include a solar array and/or a rechargeable power source for the one or more light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Blaine Alan Dobbs
  • Roadway marker
    Patent number: D738247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Blaine Alan Dobbs
  • Wine tap handle
    Patent number: D783345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Blaine Alan Dobbs
  • Beer tap handle
    Patent number: D783346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Blaine Alan Dobbs
  • Cup holder
    Patent number: D797522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Inventor: Blaine Alan Dobbs