Patents by Inventor James E. Hines

James E. Hines 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).

  • Safety markers for driveways, roads and runways
    Patent number: 6514006
    Abstract: A reflector apparatus comprises an upright elongated cylinder having a circular wall closed at one end by a semi-spherical hollow cavity wall, and closed at the other end by a plug fitted within the circular wall of the cylinder and fixed therein, the plug tapered downwardly to an elongated axial stake having a downwardly directed point. A rod extends axially upwardly from the semi-spherical hollow cavity wall for receiving a reflective plate, and a series of reflective stripes are circumferentially positioned in spaced arrangement over an outer surface of the circular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventor: James E. Hines