Patents by Inventor Earl H. Bickett

Earl H. Bickett 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).

  • Multi-hitch flag mast support system
    Patent number: 6808098
    Abstract: A flag mast holder assembly that can accommodate the three most popular trailer hitch ballmount bore diameters BD, namely, 1.0 inch, 0.874 inch and 0.75 inch. Mast holder assembly includes a central bore for receiving the mast of a flag or pennant and is preferably made of aluminum. The mast holder assembly is provided with stainless steel flat washers, lock washer and securing nut. The provision of stainless steel components with the aluminum mast body will be highly resistant to corrosion and oxidation and thus provide an attractive addition to anyone's vehicle. The preferred material is aluminum with stainless components as described above, however, the entire assembly and attaching hardware could be made of nylon, Teflon or suitable non-corrosive plastic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventors: Earl H. Bickett, III, Keith N. Bickett
  • Combined portable scoring system and storage/carrier unit
    Patent number: 5620099
    Abstract: The invention relates to a combined portable scoring system and storage/carrier unit. There is disclosed a portable storage/carrier unit which is intended to be used for storing and carrying sporting equipment of any type when used or not used for scoring a game. Upon arrival at a game site, the equipment and first-aid supplies are removed as needed from the storage/carrier unit, closed and placed in an upright position. The storage/carrier unit includes a plurality of pockets formed in the outer planar surface of at least one side of the unit by a plurality of continuous tracks and accommodates scoring number packets, home team and guest team names as well as a sponsor's name. A centrally located rotary pointer dial is provided to indicate the inning or quarter of play. An out indicator is provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventors: Earl H. Bickett, Kevin Coleman, Michael Yurkovic
  • Tamperproof transparency mount with tear strip
    Patent number: 5322723
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a tamper-proof transparency mount which includes a zipper tab permitting easy access and removal of the transparency from its mount when sealed without doing any damage to the transparency under authorized conditions. Several embodiments are disclosed which provide different locations as well as different style tabs. The transparency mount provides an indication of unauthorized entry and also easy access for authorized entry to the transparency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: Earl H. Bickett