Patents by Inventor Francis N. Fatool

Francis N. Fatool 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).

  • Paint can holder
    Patent number: 4962906
    Abstract: A paint can holder for supporting a paint can on a sloped surface with the can in an upright position independent of the slope of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Inventors: Francis N. Fatool, Wade Fatool
  • Safety base
    Patent number: 4542901
    Abstract: A safety base comprising a cushion and root formed of a resilient material with a protective wrapping and a ground support having an aperture for receiving the root and holding the base in a desired orientation on the playing field. The force of a player sliding into the base deforms the base and pops it free of the ground support without injury to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: J. D. & C., Inc.
    Inventors: Francis N. Fatool, James L. Gordon
  • Safety base
    Patent number: 4529199
    Abstract: A breakaway safety base including a ground support and base which may be secured on a playing field in two positions for safe play by both young and old players. In the first position relative low sliding forces break the base away from the ground support while in the second position relatively greater sliding forces are required to break the base away from the ground support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Assignee: J. D. & C., Inc.
    Inventor: Francis N. Fatool