Patents by Inventor James P. Elwell

James P. Elwell 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).

  • Lighted tie down anchor and method for using same
    Patent number: 6935820
    Abstract: A lighted anchor for a vehicle is adapted to be attached to the rear end of a side wall of the carrying bed of the vehicle. The anchor includes wires leading from an anchor light in the anchor member. The wires can be connected to the tail light of the vehicle so that the anchor light is on when the tail light is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy, Ben F. Conkey
  • Interior and exterior grille inserts and method for making same
    Patent number: 6931708
    Abstract: An exterior grille insert includes a central opening. An interior grille insert conforms to the shape of the interior opening of the exterior grille. The cutting of the interior opening of the exterior grille forms the interior grille. Either the interior grille or the exterior grille can be attached to and superimposed over the front of a vehicle grille for decorative purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Method and apparatus for displaying logos on grille insert
    Patent number: 6854545
    Abstract: A grille insert is provided for attaching in superimposed relationship over a vehicle grille. The grille insert includes a grille blank in the form of a sheet member having an outer perimeter. A plurality of decorative openings extend through the grille blank and a first flat surface and a second flat surface are provided on the grille blank. A first label is attached to the first flat surface and has a first logo and printed thereon and a second label is attached to the second flat surface and has a second logo imprinted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey
  • Lighted tie down anchor and method for using same
    Publication number: 20040175249
    Abstract: A lighted anchor for a vehicle is adapted to be attached to the rear end of a side wall of the carrying bed of the vehicle. The anchor includes wires leading from an anchor light in the anchor member. The wires can be connected to the tail light of the vehicle so that the anchor light is on when the tail light is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy, Ben F. Conkey
  • Spider web grille insert
    Patent number: D500466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy
  • Grille insert for displaying logo design (Dodge design)
    Patent number: D488748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Grille insert for displaying logo design (chevrolet design)
    Patent number: D489298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Liquid boss grille insert
    Patent number: D492626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy
  • Liquid boss grille insert
    Patent number: D492918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy
  • Liquid boss grille insert
    Patent number: D492919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy
  • Liquid boss grille insert
    Patent number: D492920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy
  • Three step oval bar for vehicle
    Patent number: D494914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey
  • Two step oval bar for vehicle
    Patent number: D495646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey
  • End stanchion for vehicular tubular side rail
    Patent number: D495654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey
  • Liquid boss grille insert
    Patent number: D496889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy
  • Vehicle tubular side rail
    Patent number: D497589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey
  • Spider web grille insert
    Patent number: D497847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy
  • Spider web grille insert
    Patent number: D497848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy
  • Spider web grille insert
    Patent number: D500266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy
  • Spider web grille insert
    Patent number: D500267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy