Patents by Inventor Gary L. Vandergriff

Gary L. Vandergriff 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).

  • ROAD MARKING DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180229254
    Abstract: A method for marking the ground adjacent to a motor vehicle includes the steps of observing an event exterior to the motor vehicle, remotely activating a ground marking device connected with the motor vehicle, and marking the ground exterior to and below the motor vehicle with the ground marking device. Remotely activating the ground marking device can include engaging an electronic switch while a person is within the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventor: Gary L. Vandergriff
  • Adjustable height water drinking fountain
    Patent number: 8579208
    Abstract: An adjustable height water drinking fountain includes a generally horizontal water drinking fountain body having front and rear ends, and an upper surface containing a water collecting basin. The fountain body is pivotally connected at its rear end with a vertical support for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivot axis. A normally closed water supply valve is operable to supply water to a faucet adjacent the basin via a supply conduit, and a drain pipe serves to remove water from the basin. Each of the water supply and drain conduits includes at least one flexible portion to permit the pivotal movement of the fountain body, whereby the fountain body can be pivoted upwardly of downwardly from a normal horizontal position for use by a standing person or by a person seated in a wheel chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Gary L. Vandergriff
  • ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WATER DRINKING FOUNTAIN
    Publication number: 20130020401
    Abstract: An adjustable height water drinking fountain includes a generally horizontal water drinking fountain body having front and rear ends, and an upper surface containing a water collecting basin. The fountain body is pivotally connected at its rear end with a vertical support for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivot axis. A normally closed water supply valve is operable to supply water to a faucet adjacent the basin via a supply conduit, and a drain pipe serves to remove water from the basin. Each of the water supply and drain conduits includes at least one flexible portion to permit the pivotal movement of the fountain body, whereby the fountain body can be pivoted upwardly of downwardly from a normal horizontal position for use by a standing person or by a person seated in a wheel chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Gary L. Vandergriff
  • Game marker for field hunting
    Patent number: D339186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Inventors: Gary L. Vandergriff, Gary B. Crouch
  • Marker for crime scene investigation and game field marking
    Patent number: D359699
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Inventors: Gary L. Vandergriff, Gary B. Crouch