Patents by Inventor George Stickler

George Stickler 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).

  • Publication number: 20240090483
    Abstract: A fishing reel and related method include a housing, a spool, and a brake assembly. The housing includes an external circumferential surface and an internal circumferential surface. The spool is configured to have a length of fishing line wound thereon, and is rotatable relative to the housing about a rotation shaft. The brake assembly is mounted to and rotatable with the spool. The brake assembly includes a plurality of pivotally mounted pawls. The plurality of pawls each include a contact surface arranged facing the internal circumferential surface. Rotation of the fishing reel upon the fishing line being pulled out of the fishing reel when a fish pulls on the fishing line causes a centrifugal force that moves the contact surface of the plurality of pawls into contact with the internal circumferential surface to reduce a rotational speed of the spool relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Cary Hogan JONES, George STICKLER
  • Patent number: 11864543
    Abstract: A fishing reel and related method include a housing, a spool, and a brake assembly. The housing includes an external circumferential surface and an internal circumferential surface. The spool is configured to have a length of fishing line wound thereon, and is rotatable relative to the housing about a rotation shaft. The brake assembly is mounted to and rotatable with the spool. The brake assembly includes a plurality of pivotally mounted pawls. The plurality of pawls each include a contact surface arranged facing the internal circumferential surface. Rotation of the fishing reel upon the fishing line being pulled out of the fishing reel when a fish pulls on the fishing line causes a centrifugal force that moves the contact surface of the plurality of pawls into contact with the internal circumferential surface to reduce a rotational speed of the spool relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Cary Hogan Jones, George Stickler
  • Publication number: 20220232812
    Abstract: A fishing reel and related method include a housing, a spool, and a brake assembly. The housing includes an external circumferential surface and an internal circumferential surface. The spool is configured to have a length of fishing line wound thereon, and is rotatable relative to the housing about a rotation shaft. The brake assembly is mounted to and rotatable with the spool. The brake assembly includes a plurality of pivotally mounted pawls. The plurality of pawls each include a contact surface arranged facing the internal circumferential surface. Rotation of the fishing reel upon the fishing line being pulled out of the fishing reel when a fish pulls on the fishing line causes a centrifugal force that moves the contact surface of the plurality of pawls into contact with the internal circumferential surface to reduce a rotational speed of the spool relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Cary Hogan JONES, George STICKLER
  • Patent number: 10633154
    Abstract: A combination cap and work support system includes a lower section configured to connect to a container and an upper section configured to provide a desired support to an object. The upper section includes multiple apices and at least one ridge. The system may be included as part of a kit that includes a container and may include applicators and other accessories. The system may be manufactured with various molding processes, including multi-shot molding and multi-cavity molds. The system may be utilized by placement upon a work surface and then placing an object upon an apex or ridge thereof, to support the object above the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: PREDDIS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Worden, Nathaniel Hallee, George Stickler
  • Publication number: 20180251276
    Abstract: A combination cap and work support system includes a lower section configured to connect to a container and an upper section configured to provide a desired support to an object. The upper section includes multiple apices and at least one ridge. The system may be included as part of a kit that includes a container and may include applicators and other accessories. The system may be manufactured with various molding processes, including multi-shot molding and multi-cavity molds. The system may be utilized by placement upon a work surface and then placing an object upon an apex or ridge thereof, to support the object above the work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Worden, Nathaniel Hallee, George Stickler
  • Patent number: 9962893
    Abstract: A combination cap and work support system includes a lower section configured to connect to a container and an upper section configured to provide a desired support to an object. The combination cap and work support system may be utilized alone or in multiples to support an object above a work surface during a project. Configurations of the upper section generally include multiple apices separated by areas having a reduced height, and configured to support an object directly on the apices, or between the apices, to provide a desired combination of support and stability. The combination cap and work support system may be included as part of a kit in conjunction with a compatible container, such as a can of sprayable surface coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: PREDDIS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Worden, Nathaniel Hallee, George Stickler
  • Patent number: 9957092
    Abstract: A combination cap and work support system includes a lower section configured to connect to a container and an upper section configured to provide a desired support to an object. The combination cap and work support system may be utilized alone or in multiples to support an object above a work surface during a project. Configurations of the upper section generally include support structures such as ridges and apices in a desired configuration. Configurations of the combination cap and work support system may be separable into individual segments each of which may be separately utilized as a support structure for an object. The combination cap and work support system may be included as part of a kit in conjunction with a compatible container, such as a can of surface coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: PREDDIS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Worden, Nathaniel Hallee, George Stickler
  • Publication number: 20150314932
    Abstract: A combination cap and work support system includes a lower section configured to connect to a container and an upper section configured to provide a desired support to an object. The combination cap and work support system may be utilized alone or in multiples to support an object above a work surface during a project. Configurations of the upper section generally include support structures such as ridges and apices in a desired configuration. Configurations of the combination cap and work support system may be separable into individual segments each of which may be separately utilized as a support structure for an object. The combination cap and work support system may be included as part of a kit in conjunction with a compatible container, such as a can of surface coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: Preddis LLC
    Inventors: Michael Worden, Nathaniel Hallee, George Stickler
  • Publication number: 20150314925
    Abstract: A combination cap and work support system includes a lower section configured to connect to a container and an upper section configured to provide a desired support to an object. The combination cap and work support system may be utilized alone or in multiples to support an object above a work surface during a project. Configurations of the upper section generally include multiple apices separated by areas having a reduced height, and configured to support an object directly on the apices, or between the apices, to provide a desired combination of support and stability. The combination cap and work support system may be included as part of a kit in conjunction with a compatible container, such as a can of sprayable surface coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: Preddis LLC
    Inventors: Michael Worden, Nathaniel Hallee, George Stickler