Patents by Inventor Frank G. Pearce

Frank G. Pearce 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).

  • Patent number: 8007377
    Abstract: A golf ball turf repair tool preferably includes a handle member, a fork member and a pivot pin. The fork member includes a pivot base, at least one fork and a support projection. The at least one fork extends from one end of the pivot base and the support projection extends from the other end of the pivot base. The handle member preferably includes a substantially concave top surface, a pivot base slot and a support projection pocket. A pivot pin is inserted through an end of the handle member and pivot base. The fork member of the turf repair tool is inserted into the turf adjacent a ball crater. If the user attempts to rotate the turf repair tool clockwise relative to the turf, the turf repair tool will collapse and fold. If the turf repair tool is rotated counterclockwise, the turf repair tool will repair the ball crater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Frank G. Pearce
  • Publication number: 20100234142
    Abstract: A golf ball turf repair tool preferably includes a handle member, a fork member and a pivot pin. The fork member includes a pivot base, at least one fork and a support projection. The at least one fork extends from one end of the pivot base and the support projection extends from the other end of the pivot base. The handle member preferably includes a substantially concave top surface, a pivot base slot and a support projection pocket. A pivot pin is inserted through an end of the handle member and pivot base. The fork member of the turf repair tool is inserted into the turf adjacent a ball crater. If the user attempts to rotate the turf repair tool clockwise relative to the turf, the turf repair tool will collapse and fold. If the turf repair tool is rotated counterclockwise, the turf repair tool will repair the ball crater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Frank G. Pearce
  • Patent number: 5035075
    Abstract: A fishing lure for use in a body of water has a lure body with hooks attached thereof. An energy storage mechanism is mounted in the body and a line is connected to the energy storage mechanism and extends from the lure body. The energy storage mechansim is operable by engagement of the line. An appendage extends externally of the lure body for movement about a substantially horizontal axis upon operation of said energy storage mechanism. Additionally, the lure contains ballast to properly orient the lure in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Assignee: Powerpak Lures, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank G. Pearce
  • Patent number: 4831767
    Abstract: A fishing lure (20) has a body structure (22) with hooks (24) attached thereto. A windup mechanism (80) includes a spool (58) and a spring (90) operating in conjunction with the spool to store energy therin. Appendages, such as legs or fins (26, 28, 224, 226), extend externally from the body for movement upon operation of the windup mechanism. A shaft (60) extends through the spool and windup mechanism and is rotatively secured to the body. A drive train structure is driven by the spring to provide an oscillating movement to the legs or fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Powerpak Lures, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank G. Pearce
  • Patent number: 4674223
    Abstract: A fishing lure (20) has a body structure (22) with hooks (24) attached thereto. A windup mechanism (80) includes a spool (58) and a spring (90) operating in conjunction with the spool to store energy therein. Propulsion structures, such as legs or fins (26, 28, 224, 226), extend externally from the body for movement upon operation of the windup mechanism. A shaft (60) extends through the spool and windup mechanism and is rotatively secured to the body. A drive train structure (120) is driven by the spring to provide an oscillating movement to the legs or fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Thornton-Denena Industries
    Inventor: Frank G. Pearce