Patents by Inventor Don Barnes

Don Barnes 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: 20240114857
    Abstract: A method of producing leached compost casing may include washing compost to remove nutrients from the compost, drying the compost and using the compost as casing to grow plants. In some applications the compost may be pasteurized or sterilized while it is being leached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Black Dirt Organics, LLC
    Inventors: Don Calvin Van Dyke, Laroy Van Dyke, Owen Barnes, Phillip Davis, Josh Davis
  • Patent number: 11453282
    Abstract: A vehicle rear window cover comprising: a cover portion; a first strap assembly, which comprises one or more strap loops; a second strap assembly, which comprises one or more strap loop; two hooks that are configured to engage with said strap assemblies and a vehicle, such that the cover portion substantially covers the rear window of a vehicle. Because the hooks may be moved from loop to loop, the cover is adjustable. The cover may also comprise support members that prevent bulging, flapping, or puckering of the cover portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Delk Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Matthew Finney, Eugenio Jose Duarte, Raymond Don Barnes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10919374
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield and/or to prevent sunlight from coming through the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Delk Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond Don Barnes, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200108705
    Abstract: A vehicle rear window cover comprising: a cover portion; a first strap assembly, which comprises one or more strap loops; a second strap assembly, which comprises one or more strap loop; two hooks that are configured to engage with said strap assemblies and a vehicle, such that the cover portion substantially covers the rear window of a vehicle. Because the hooks may be moved from loop to loop, the cover is adjustable. The cover may also comprise support members that prevent bulging, flapping, or puckering of the cover portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: James Matthew Finney, Eugenio Jose Duarte, Raymond Don Barnes, JR.
  • Patent number: 10266044
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Delk, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond Don Barnes, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180236860
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield and/or to prevent sunlight from coming through the windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventor: Raymond Don Barnes, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180099551
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventor: Raymond Don Barnes, JR.
  • Patent number: 9862259
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Delk, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Don Barnes, Jr., Luke William Michas
  • Publication number: 20170246941
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Raymond Don Barnes, JR., Luke William Michas
  • Publication number: 20150231955
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield protective device. The device may comprise: a cover portion, side mirror straps, a wind strap, one or more extra loops, and/or one or more full side straps. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of a vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of said vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to said windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: DELK PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Raymond Don Barnes, JR.
  • Patent number: 7914834
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming an edible item. The method includes the step of forming dough into a substantially planar ribbon having a first height. The dough is at least partially elastic. The method also includes the step of permanently displacing a portion of the at least partially elastic ribbon to a second height greater than the first height with a cutting die. The inventive method can produce a cracker formed from sheetable dough. The inventive cracker includes a first portion of planar configuration and a second portion integrally formed with and raised from said first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: Bin Fu, Don Barnes, Suzanne Annette Devyak
  • Publication number: 20060286244
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming an edible item. The method includes the step of forming dough into a substantially planar ribbon having a first height. The dough is at least partially elastic. The method also includes the step of permanently displacing a portion of the at least partially elastic ribbon to a second height greater than the first height with a cutting die. The inventive method can produce a cracker formed from sheetable dough. The inventive cracker includes a first portion of planar configuration and a second portion integrally formed with and raised from said first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Bin Fu, Don Barnes, Suzanne Devyak
  • Patent number: D549426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: Bin Fu, Don Barnes, Suzanne Annette Devyak
  • Patent number: D1000028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Delk Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Don Barnes, Jr., Yueqi Wang