Patents by Inventor James E. Sawyer

James E. Sawyer 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: 5074548
    Abstract: An adjustable stilt as disclosed consisting of first and second tubular elements, the second tubular element being slideably disposed with the first. The tubular elements have suitable holes formed therein through which a clevis pin or other suitable device may be inserted to prevent relative longitudinal movement between the first and second tubular elements. A step is provided near the lower portion of the first tubular element, having a mounting portion engageable with the first tubular member, a horizontal top portion for supporting the user's foot, and a vertical foot brace portion which engages the side of the user's foot to prevent the step from inadvertently rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Inventor: James E. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 4215843
    Abstract: A toy molding apparatus having a housing or container with a heat source therein surrounded by a heat directing baffle member, at least a portion of the baffle member being configured for receiving a plastic squeeze bottle containing a gelatinous substance therein, the substance being generally solid at room temperature and approaching a liquid state at approximately 105.degree. Fahrenheit. The bottle is positioned within the receptacle for heating by the heat source and upon reaching a fluid state it is poured into a separate mold member to set upon cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek J. Gay, Robert G. Trout, Manuel G. Y. Chin, James E. Sawyer