Patents by Inventor James C. Dearing

James C. Dearing 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).

  • Air duct register mounting clip
    Patent number: 4576349
    Abstract: A mounting clip is disclosed which is formed of a pliable metal and is adapted to be bent around an opening in a wall to allow an air duct register to be mounted in place. The clip includes a circular hole which is positioned at the front surface of the wall and a narrow elongated slot at the back surface of the wall. A threaded fastener passes through mounting holes in the air duct register, the circular holes in the mounting clip and the wall, and engages the edges of the narrow slot. The edges of the narrow slot deform to form burrs which engage the wall to firmly hold the clip in place. By providing the clip with an elongated slot, the clip is adjustable and may be used with walls of various thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Inventor: James C. Dearing
  • Electrical box locator
    Patent number: D509155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: James C. Dearing
  • Combined mail deliver indicator and holder therefor
    Patent number: D335747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Inventors: James C. Dearing, Billy J. Walker
  • Board clamp
    Patent number: D425771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Inventors: James C. Dearing, James L. Dearing, Kenny Dwaine Brooks, Darrel D. Jenkins