Patents by Inventor Dennis C. Kuykendall

Dennis C. Kuykendall 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: 9816688
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of converting the necks on lamp shades into threadable couplers that allow the shades with the couplers to be screwed onto the exterior threads on light sockets, such as those types of sockets found on wall mounted and ceiling mounted candelabras and ceiling fans. The couplers can include plate members that are fastened in a sandwich configuration on both the inside and outside of the neck portion of the shade with the sandwiched plate members having an interior threaded surface. Modified lamp shades can be screwed to exterior threaded light sockets on candelabra lights, pendant lights, ceiling fan lights, and any other type of lamp sockets that have removable lamp shades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Palm Coast Imports, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis C. Kuykendall, James P. Burns, Brendan P. Byrne, Bruce C. Nemac, Jason Rohr
  • Patent number: 9068725
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of converting the necks on lamp shades into threadable couplers that allow the shades with the couplers to be screwed onto the exterior threads on light sockets, such as those types of sockets found on wall mounted and ceiling mounted candelabras and ceiling fans. The couplers can include plate members that are fastened in a sandwich configuration on both the inside and outside of the neck portion of the shade with the sandwiched plate members having an interior threaded surfaces. Modified lamp shades can be screwed to exterior threaded light sockets on candelabra lights, pendant lights, ceiling fan lights, and any other type of lamp sockets that have removable lamp shades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Palm Coast Imports, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis C. Kuykendall, James Burns, Brendan Byrne, Bruce C. Nemec, Jason Rohr
  • Patent number: 8985959
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using a single turning knob and blade holder posts to align and lock a ceiling fan blade to a blade holder. An assembler can fit a blade with a matched pattern of openings over the upwardly protruding locating features on the blade holder until the blade bottoms on the holder. The knob is turned clockwise to lock in place against the stop feature on the pedestal, and counter-clockwise to unlock. Spring loaded detents can lock the turning knob in place in a counter-clockwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Palm Coast Imports, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis C. Kuykendall, Brendan Byrne
  • Patent number: 5577395
    Abstract: A one-piece plastic clip comprises a base plate and a cover plate with a living hinge inbetween. In pre-assembly the plates are held widely open by a temporary unitary strut. The bracelet strap is attached to the base plate by having apertures formed in the strap receive bushings in the base plate which are then flared outwardly to "rivet" the parts together. The struts are then sheared away, and the cover plate is freely hinged. In the final assembly the strap encircles the patient's wrist and the cover plate is brought down over the base plate, pointed projections on the cover plate piercing the free end of the strap and entering the bushings, and staggered ribs augmenting the gripping. The cover plate is then latched closed against the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Scovill Fasteners Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis C. Kuykendall