Patents by Inventor Derek A. Griffiths

Derek A. Griffiths 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).

  • ANTLER HOLDER
    Publication number: 20130092889
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a first engaging surface can be configured to engage a first region of an antler set, and a second engaging surface can be configured to engage a second region of the antler set. A support structure can support the first and second engaging surfaces. The support structure can be configured to adjust a distance between the second engaging surface and the first engaging surface to inhibit shrinking of a distance between the first and second regions of the antler set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Derek Griffiths
  • Antler holder
    Patent number: 8336855
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a first engaging surface can be configured to engage a first region of an antler set, and a second engaging surface can be configured to engage a second region of the antler set. A support structure can support the first and second engaging surfaces. The support structure can be configured to adjust a distance between the second engaging surface and the first engaging surface to inhibit shrinking of a distance between the first and second regions of the antler set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Derek Griffiths
  • ANTLER HOLDER
    Publication number: 20100044655
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a first engaging surface can be configured to engage a first region of an antler set, and a second engaging surface can be configured to engage a second region of the antler set. A support structure can support the first and second engaging surfaces. The support structure can be configured to adjust a distance between the second engaging surface and the first engaging surface to inhibit shrinking of a distance between the first and second regions of the antler set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Derek Griffiths
  • Horseshoe manufacture
    Patent number: 4484438
    Abstract: A horseshoe is manufactured from a length of rolled steel section whose outer edge (with respect to the finished horseshoe) is inwardly inclined. After shaping the section into the horseshoe configuration, the section is subjected to a fullering (grooving) operation in such a way that said outer edge is displaced into substantially vertical disposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Assignee: Benjamin Baker (Lye) Limited
    Inventor: Derek A. Griffiths