Patents by Inventor James A. McDowell

James A. McDowell 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).

  • Extinguisher for cigarettes or cigars
    Patent number: 3996945
    Abstract: A disposable receptacle for cigarettes or cigars is formed of top and bottom juxtaposed bodies of rigid, foamed thermoplastic polymer and a layer of inorganic fire-resistant material sandwiched therebetween, disposed in a metal foil shell. A rigid frame member is secured to the top body by perimeter foil portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1976
    Inventor: James A. McDowell
  • Disposable ash receptacle
    Patent number: 3948278
    Abstract: A disposable receptacle for cigarette or cigar ashes is formed of a body of rigid, foamed thermoplastic polymer and a metal shell enclosing the outer bottom and side surfaces thereof. The receptacle includes incense in contact with the body by impregnation or as a surface coating thereon whereby penetration of the body by the lit end of a cigarette or cigar releases incense vapors. Matching pairs of such receptacles can be mated in face-to-face relationship and secured by a girdling adhesive strip. In a further embodiment, the receptacle is contained within a taller housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Inventor: James A. McDowell