Patents by Inventor Jack N. Funk

Jack N. Funk 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: 5037049
    Abstract: The structure is tree-like, having a tubular cruciform base, a vertical section and a plurality of tiers of limb-like structure, comprising a top tier, a bottom tier and at least one intermediate tier. The basic structure comprises one straight vertical tube and four bent tubular elements. The four elements each have a horizontal portion which is part of the cruciform base, a vertical portion which is part of the vertical section and an arched top which is part of the top tier of limb-like structures. The tubular elements are integrated by spacers and clamps. The clamps also retain tubular sockets which hold the tubular limb-like structures of the bottom and intermediate tiers. A swivelled snap hook is attached to the free end of each limb-like structure to support a hanging plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Jack N. Funk
  • Patent number: 4470570
    Abstract: A pedal control assembly for a pilot station of an aircraft. The pedals are arranged in a module for linear sliding movement and position sensing members transmit appropriate signals to control components of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1984
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Seiya Sakurai, Jack N. Funk