Patents by Inventor James M. Harrell, Jr.

James M. Harrell, Jr. 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: 5367777
    Abstract: A Wood Pencil Sharpener and Pocket Holder which allows a pencil to be stored in a shirt pocket such that the pencil and pencil point are contained within a tube and covered sharpener, thus eliminating lead pencil marks on the shirt and inside the shirt pocket. In addition, this device can sharpen the pencil while containing the loose shavings within a detachable cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Inventors: Caroline P. Nguyen, James M. Harrell, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5314075
    Abstract: An Adjustable Popcorn Strainer which separates partially popped and unpopped popcorn kernels from fully popped popcorn. These partially popped and unpopped kernels can be hazardous to the teeth and are generally unpleasant to eat. The strainer holes are adjustable allowing the desired kernel size to be passed through the strainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Inventors: Caroline P. Nguyen, James M. Harrell, Jr.
  • Patent number: D342263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Inventor: James M. Harrell, Jr.
  • Patent number: D378104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Inventor: James M. Harrell, Jr.
  • Patent number: D382897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Inventors: Caroline P. Nguyen, James M. Harrell, Jr.
  • Patent number: D423505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Inventors: James M. Harrell, Jr., John C. Peard