Patents by Inventor George R. Melby

George R. Melby 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: 6253481
    Abstract: The invention provides for a shotgun mountable shell holder which may be readily attached to the forearm of a shotgun. The present invention includes a first member having a forearm mounting region and a second member having a shell mounting region. The present invention is constructed so that when it is mounted to a shotgun it may hold an additional round of ammunition near the forehand of the shooter along the forearm or grip of the gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: George R. Melby
  • Patent number: 4867356
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for universally mounting clay pigeon shooters to a motor vehicle hitch. The hitch has a tongue of predetermined rectangular cross section and a hitch ball mounted at the end of the tongue. The hitch mounting device includes a body member with a mounting portion for receiving and supporting the clay pigeon shooter, and a hitch connecting portion. The hitch connecting portion includes a sleeve which fits over and surrounds the hitch ball, and a pair of side members disposed in parallel, spaced relation and defining a channel therebetween. The channel receives the hitch tongue with the first and second side members overlying the tongue sides. A plurality of threaded bolts or screws are threaded through each side member for clamping engagement aginst the tongue sides to rigidly hold the device in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Inventor: George R. Melby
  • Patent number: 4664379
    Abstract: This invention relates to sticks of the type used in ice hockey or similar games and, more particularly, relates to an improved blade design having a backhand curve and a forehand curve for increased accuracy and control in handling and shooting a hockey puck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Inventor: George R. Melby