Patents by Inventor Jacob M. Thomas

Jacob M. Thomas 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: 10436426
    Abstract: A portable lamp comprises a central body, a boom arm, flat tripod stand, and a light unit. The central body is extendable along its vertical axis to a predetermined length. The boom arm is of adjustable length and is rotatably fixed to the upper end of the central body with a positively locking elbow joint, including a ratchet and pawl. The lower end of the central body is fixed with a foldable locking flat tripod stand adapted to hold and provide mobility to the portable lamp. Flat tripod stand includes a spring-biased latch and detents that hold legs in a folded or a down position. The central body, the boom arm, the tripod stand and the light unit are configured to provide up to twelve degrees of freedom jointly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventor: Jacob M Thomas
  • Publication number: 20190093866
    Abstract: A portable lamp comprises a central body, a boom arm, flat tripod stand, and a light unit. The central body is extendable along its vertical axis to a predetermined length. The boom arm is of adjustable length and is rotatably fixed to the upper end of the central body with a positively locking elbow joint, including a ratchet and pawl. The lower end of the central body is fixed with a foldable locking flat tripod stand adapted to hold and provide mobility to the portable lamp. Flat tripod stand includes a spring-biased latch and detents that hold legs in a folded or a down position. The central body, the boom arm, the tripod stand and the light unit are configured to provide up to twelve degrees of freedom jointly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Jacob M. Thomas