Patents by Inventor Dennis Penning

Dennis Penning 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).

  • Publication number: 20050173690
    Abstract: A portable, fold-over post for use on both outdoor and indoor surfaces includes a vertical member; a first spring removably connected to the vertical member, said spring having a mounting spike integrally formed therewith for insertion into a soft, outdoor surface, and said spring allowing the post to fold over upon impact; and a foot assembly interchangeable with said spring and suitable for supporting said post on a hard surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: Dennis Penning
  • Publication number: 20050023513
    Abstract: A portable, fold-over fence panel for delineating athletic fields and controlling crowds includes a frame having a pair of vertical members and a pair of horizontal members; a panel of flexible material supported by the frame; first and second springs removably connected to the vertical members, each of said springs having a mounting spike integrally formed therewith for insertion into a soft, outdoor surface; first and second tubular feet interchangeable with said springs and suitable for supporting the frame on a hard surface; and wherein said springs allow the frame to fold over upon impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventor: Dennis Penning