Patents by Inventor Fred M. Hargrave

Fred M. Hargrave 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: 5088469
    Abstract: A lid launcher toy comprises an elongated spring member having a handle at a second end and ameans for engaging a flexible plastic lid at a first end thereof. The toy lid launcher projects and imparts a spin to a lid having a top attached to a peripheral rim. A fulcrum is provided to allow the user to bend the elongated spring member to impart a force to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Inventor: Fred M. Hargrave
  • Patent number: 4549521
    Abstract: A toy lid flipper apparatus is disclosed, comprising an elongate spring member having a handle at a first end and a finger for engaging a lid at a second end thereof. The toy lid flipper projects and imparts a spin to a toy lid having a major portion attached to a peripheral rim. A shield is provided to allow the user to flip a lid while, at the same time, protecting the user from injury caused by the relatively sharp end of the engaging finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1985
    Inventor: Fred M. Hargrave, Jr.
  • Patent number: 3947925
    Abstract: A billfold protection device for preventing the intentional or accidental unbuttoning of a pocket in which a billfold is contained is disclosed. The device is integral, made of resilient sheet material, and includes a first inverted U-shape vertically extending plate-like member which can be positioned in a pocket of a garment, such as a pair of pants, between the pocket material and the garment with the legs of the U-shaped member straddling the thread which connects the button to the garment. The device further includes a second substantially vertically extending plate-like member, the upper edge of which is connected to the upper edge of the first member. The second member is spaced from the first member so that the first and second members can straddle the upper edge of the pocket material adjacent the buttonhole therein so that the second member can cover the button and block access thereto. A flange is connected to and extends upwardly from the lower edge of the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Inventor: Fred M. Hargrave, Jr.