Patents by Inventor David R. McClaskey

David R. McClaskey 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).

  • Gourd nesting place for purple martins
    Patent number: 7721677
    Abstract: A plastic artificial gourd for use as a nesting place for purple martins. An outer shell has a neck and an inspection hole and is formed in halves. The front half has an entrance hole for the martins. An inner core is provided with an inspection hole and entrance hole in registry with those in the outer shell. Drainage holes are provided in the bottom of the outer shell and the inner core and the neck is provided with ribs forming an air space when a cap is attached to the neck. The gourd is ventilated though the drainage holes and out the air space under the cap. The inside of the outer shell and inner core may be textured to provide the martins a good footing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: David R. McClaskey
  • Toilet plunger
    Patent number: D522189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: David R. McClaskey
  • Chimney charcoal starter
    Patent number: D471762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventors: David R. McClaskey, Duane L. Wall