Patents by Inventor Fred E. Benefield

Fred E. Benefield 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).

  • Antenna cover apparatus
    Patent number: 6247423
    Abstract: An antenna cover apparatus for securement to a vertically oriented antenna of an associated vehicle. The antenna cover apparatus includes an exterior casing portion, an insert apparatus, and at least one streamer portion. The exterior casing portion is configured in the shape of a sports helmet and defines an interior cavity for promoting a favorite sports team. The insert apparatus is snugly fitted inside of said interior cavity for enabling said novel antenna cover apparatus to be slid onto the antenna. At least one streamer portion is attached to said insert portion for adding flare to said antenna cover apparatus to provide a more eye-catching promotion than conventional antenna covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Inventors: Susan A. Ingram, Fred E. Benefield