Patents by Inventor Blaine Kevin Tompkins

Blaine Kevin Tompkins 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 associated method, for protectively supporting an object
    Patent number: 9999272
    Abstract: A protective support device for supporting an object, such as a pilot's helmet, protectively encloses and supports the object. The device includes an inner shell formed of a compressive material and of an inflatable bladder. The inner shell is positioned within an outer shell, such as a bag formed of a cloth, or other, material. An object to be supported is placed within the inner shell, and the inflatable bladder of the inner shell is inflated. Inflation of the inner shell encloses and surrounds the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Inventor: Blaine Kevin Tompkins
  • Courier package storage apparatus and method for storing courier package deliverable to a customer
    Patent number: 9371681
    Abstract: An apparatus, and associated method, facilitates delivery of a package to a recipient. A personal package box is installed at a destination location. The box contains a locking device that permits a delivery person to secure the package, once delivered. An identifier is maintained at the personal package box. The delivery person records the delivery of the package, using the identifier to identify the location of the delivery. An indication of the delivery is sent to the recipient to alert the recipient of the delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Blaine Kevin Tompkins
  • APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR DELIVERING AND RECEIVING A PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20140014008
    Abstract: An apparatus, and associated method, facilitates delivery of a package to a recipient. A personal package box is installed at a destination location. The box contains a locking device that permits a delivery person to secure the package, once delivered. An identifier is maintained at the personal package box. The delivery person records the delivery of the package, using the identifier to identify the location of the delivery. An indication of the delivery is sent to the recipient to alert the recipient of the delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Blaine Kevin Tompkins
  • APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR PROTECTIVELY SUPPORTING AN OBJECT
    Publication number: 20130026052
    Abstract: A protective support device for supporting an object, such as a pilot's helmet, protectively encloses and supports the object. The device includes an inner shell formed of a compressive material and of an inflatable bladder. The inner shell is positioned within an outer shell, such as a bag formed of a cloth, or other, material. An object to be supported is placed within the inner shell, and the inflatable bladder of the inner shell is inflated. Inflation of the inner shell encloses and surrounds the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Blaine Kevin Tompkins