Patents by Inventor Calvin L. Tigner

Calvin L. Tigner 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).

  • Patent number: 4738384
    Abstract: A transparent dispenser is disclosed for dispensing material, generally tickets. One side of the dispenser is hinged for entry into the dispenser. A curl is formed within the dispenser in order to guide the tickets from inside the dispenser to the outside of the dispenser. In a second embodiment of the dispenser, the top and two sides are made of one piece of material and are hingeably connected to the bottom and front, which are made of one piece of material. In the third embodiment, an axle and wheel rotate within the curl to advance the tickets from the inside of the dispenser to the outside of the dispenser. In all three embodiments, various mounting methods are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Inventor: Calvin L. Tigner
  • Patent number: 4173200
    Abstract: A birdhouse of cylindrical shape having circular end walls affixed in a detachable manner. Formed integrally with one of the end walls is a perch projecting outwardly from the end wall along a fold line. A perch support member is in abutting contact with the end wall and the perch. A retainer strip is struck from the end wall and the perch to confine the support member against dislodgment. A support strap for the birdhouse is provided with enlarged ends for inserted locking engagement with openings in each end wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1979
    Inventors: Wayne A. Olsen, Calvin L. Tigner