Patents by Inventor George Carruth

George Carruth 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: 7892064
    Abstract: A portable backpack which doubles as a play activity center is disclosed. It is a portable entertainment center with numerous features for engaging young children in imaginative play. The front of the backpack is hinged to open an interior area where play toys and accessories can be located to simulate a dollhouse, space vehicle, barn or like play themes. The backpack is made of shape retaining materials that are nevertheless soft to the touch but crushable, and collapsible to minimize injury to the user and wear-and-tear during playful use by children. Various features such as a swing, ladder, escape hatch, windows, operable doors, promote imaginative play. Some embodiments of the backpack include colorful replicas of butterflies, beetles, etc. on the front to attract attention of peers to the backpack and its owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Inventor: George Carruth
  • Patent number: 7293491
    Abstract: A saw chain is provided that has a plurality of cutter links coupled to an opposing tie strap, where the cutter link has a portion that protrudes past the tie strap to enable pivotal movement of the cutter link toward a central longitudinal axis of a guide bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Blount, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Harfst, Arlan Way, Chris Seigneur, Sandra Caruthers, legal representative, George Carruthers, deceased
  • Publication number: 20070089586
    Abstract: A saw chain is provided that has a plurality of cutter links coupled to an opposing tie strap, where the cutter link has a portion that protrudes past the tie strap to enable pivotal movement of the cutter link toward a central longitudinal axis of a guide bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Mike Harfst, Arlan Way, Chris Seigneur, George Carruthers
  • Patent number: 6981611
    Abstract: A caulking gun includes a tip which enables an adhesive, or other extrudable compound, to be laid down consistently, accurately, and rapidly along a base or base board or other elongated structure. The tip includes at least one guide which extends outside the plane of the surface of an outlet portion of the tip. The guide engages an edge of the base or base board, as the caulking gun is moved along the base or base board, and as the compound is extruded. As long as the guide is firmly engaged with the base or base board, the compound will be laid down consistently in neat, straight lines. In another embodiment, an attachment converts a caulking gun tip of the prior art into one having the essential features of the present invention. The invention enhances the productivity of construction personnel, and improves the quality of work, by virtually insuring that adhesives, or other compounds, are applied consistently and accurately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Carruth, Bradley George Carruth, David Paul Carruth, Brennen George William Carruth
  • Publication number: 20050090179
    Abstract: A portable backpack which doubles as a play activity center is disclosed. It is a portable entertainment center with numerous features for engaging young children in imaginative play. The front of the backpack is hinged to open an interior area where play toys and accessories can be located to simulate a dollhouse, space vehicle, barn or like play themes. The backpack is made of shape retaining materials that are nevertheless soft to the touch but crushable, and collapsible to minimize injury to the user and wear-and-tear during playful use by children. Various features such as a swing, ladder, escape hatch, windows, operable doors, promote imaginative play. Some embodiments of the backpack include colorful replicas of butterflies, beetles, etc. on the front to attract attention of peers to the backpack and its owner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: INTEREX, Inc.
    Inventor: George Carruth
  • Patent number: D508968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: George Carruth
  • Patent number: D509860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: George Carruth
  • Patent number: D517131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: George Carruth
  • Patent number: D518119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: George Carruth
  • Patent number: D519578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventor: George Carruth