Patents by Inventor David Alan Hart

David Alan Hart 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: 6499858
    Abstract: An illumination device for use with a safety marker to increase the visibility of said safety marker is described. The illumination device includes a generally circular and hollow bracket supporting an illumination source (e.g., bulb) and having at least one flange associated therewith. The flange of the bracket is shaped and positioned to removably fit between at least two protruding feet of a traditional safety marker without inhibiting the desired nesting or stacking feature of the safety marker. The illumination source may be powered by a variety of power sources (e.g., solar panel) and, when attached to the safety marker, provides illumination of the exterior surfaces of the body of the safety marker, thereby greatly increasing the visibility of the safety marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: David Alan Hart
  • Publication number: 20020159251
    Abstract: An illumination device for use with a safety marker to increase the visibility of said safety marker is described. The illumination device includes a generally circular and hollow bracket supporting an illumination source (e.g., bulb) and having at least one flange associated therewith. The flange of the bracket is shaped and positioned to removably fit between at least two protruding feet of a traditional safety marker without inhibiting the desired nesting or stacking feature of the safety marker. The illumination source may be powered by a variety of power sources (e.g., solar panel) and, when attached to the safety marker, provides illumination of the exterior surfaces of the body of the safety marker, thereby greatly increasing the visibility of the safety marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: David Alan Hart
  • Patent number: 5975336
    Abstract: A containing device capable of receiving beverage containers of a variety of sizes and shapes and further providing and maintaining for an extended period of time a temperature substantially above or below ambient temperature to said beverage container is disclosed. The containing device of the present invention comprises a main body portion constructed of materials having thermal insulating properties and at least one removable sleeve. The removable sleeve is comprised of a series of alternating tubes and pockets, the tubes containing either a reusable refrigerant or a substance capable of providing thermal energy, and the pockets containing a substance which remains flexible over a wide range of temperatures. The alternating placement of the tubes and pockets within the removable sleeve allows the substance in the tubes to be rigid and yet still allow the main body portion to receive beverage containers of a variety of sizes and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: David Alan Hart