Patents by Inventor Calvin A. Ratliff

Calvin A. Ratliff 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).

  • Towel bar, ring or hook anchoring device and wet towel shield
    Patent number: 6920988
    Abstract: A device for anchoring a towel bar, ring or hook to a supporting surface and for shielding the supporting surface from wet towel damage. The device includes a plate upon which the towel bar, ring or hook is mounted such that the plate extends a distance equal to or longer than one-half of a towel length below the towel bar, ring or hook. Fasteners are provided for attaching the towel bar, ring or hook to the plate and the plate to the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Inventor: Calvin A. Ratliff