Patents by Inventor Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner 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).

  • Foldable lighted sphere
    Patent number: 11333331
    Abstract: A foldable, three-dimensional structure, such as a sphere, which is lighted to provide a decorative display. The sphere includes a clean-lined display defined by collapsible lighted frame ribs. The frame ribs rotate about the central support to achieve a compact position for improved storage and shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Wintergreen corporation
    Inventors: William Hale, Frank Skinner
  • FOLDABLE LIGHTED SPHERE
    Publication number: 20210341135
    Abstract: A foldable, three-dimensional structure, such as a sphere, which is lighted to provide a decorative display. The sphere includes a clean-lined display defined by collapsible lighted frame ribs. The frame ribs rotate about the central support to achieve a compact position for improved storage and shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: William Hale, Frank Skinner
  • Light socket with external configuration for an attachment
    Patent number: 10797437
    Abstract: A socket for receipt of a light bulb to connect the light bulb to a power source wherein the socket has an external configuration adjacent the socket opening configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a cap or decorative element. The socket further includes an external configuration along its outer side surface and/or its bottom surface configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a mounting clip or stake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Wintergreen Corp.
    Inventors: William Hale, Frank Skinner
  • Light Socket with External Configuration for an Attachment
    Publication number: 20200161804
    Abstract: A socket for receipt of a light bulb to connect the light bulb to a power source wherein the socket has an external configuration adjacent the socket opening configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a cap or decorative element. The socket further includes an external configuration along its outer side surface and/or its bottom surface configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a mounting clip or stake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: William Hale, Frank Skinner
  • Waterproof boot assembly
    Patent number: 9510641
    Abstract: A waterproof boot assembly provides waterproof boots that can be collapsed and stored in a storage case while not in use. The assembly includes a boot having an upper end, a lower end, and a perimeter wall extending between the upper and lower ends. The perimeter wall defines a hollow body having the upper end being open. The boot is comprised of a waterproof material. A sole has a top side being attached to the lower end. A first pad is coupled to the boot. The first pad is positioned in and lines the hollow body. A second pad is coupled to the first pad such that the first pad is positioned between the boot and the second pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Skinner, Dara Skinner