Patents by Inventor James R. Carpenter

James R. Carpenter 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: 8646670
    Abstract: A lockable glovebox cover unit is configured for mating engagement with a frame mounted on a motorcycle. The unit includes a rigid cover element presenting a front and back. Portions of the back extend outward. A locking apparatus is received through the cover and includes a rotatable latch on the back of the cover element. When the latch is placed in the locked position access to the interior of the glovebox is not possible. A keyhole is formed on the front of the cover element for access to the interior of the glovebox. Additionally, the cover unit may also be removed from the frame when unlocked. The cover element is preferably made of a synthetic resin. In particularly preferred embodiments the cover unit includes a metal flange affixed to lower portions on the back of the cover. The flange is adapted for mating, gripping engagement to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: James R. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20120292334
    Abstract: A lockable glovebox cover unit is configured for mating engagement with a frame mounted on a motorcycle. The unit includes a rigid cover element presenting a front and back. Portions of the back extend outward. A locking apparatus is received through the cover and includes a rotatable latch on the back of the cover element. When the latch is placed in the locked position access to the interior of the glovebox is not possible. A keyhole is formed on the front of the cover element for access to the interior of the glovebox. Additionally, the cover unit may also be removed from the frame when unlocked. The cover element is preferably made of a synthetic resin. In particularly preferred embodiments the cover unit includes a metal flange affixed to lower portions on the back of the cover. The flange is adapted for mating, gripping engagement to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: James R. CARPENTER
  • Publication number: 20110132948
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to drink holders mounted on a trunk for a motorcycle. A mounting bracket is attached to a trunk towards the rear of the motorcycle. The mounting bracket contains a flange at a first end where fasteners attach the mounting bracket to the trunk. The mounting bracket fixedly attaches to the drink holder at a second end of the mounting bracket. An attachment member of a drink holder is secured to the mounting bracket where the drink holder is held fixedly in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: James R. CARPENTER
  • Publication number: 20110068139
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to drink holders mounted on a speaker cabinet for a motorcycle. A mounting bracket is attached to a speaker cabinet towards the rear of the motorcycle. The mounting bracket contains a flange where fasteners attach the mounting bracket to the speaker cabinet. An opening for receiving a drink holder is included in the bracket member. An attachment member of a drink holder is inserted into the bracket member where it is held fixedly in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: James R. CARPENTER
  • Publication number: 20100175627
    Abstract: A wild animal care device is provided for use with wild animals, such as wild birds. The wild animal care device includes a device body. The device body includes a silver-containing, antimicrobial agent applied to the body in a sufficient quantity to exhibit antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: James R. Carpenter, Andrea McNeely, John Schaust
  • Publication number: 20100051663
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to a drink holder for a motorcycle. A mounting member attaches to a down tube of a motorcycle frame at a first end, and fixedly attaches to a drink holding member at a second end. The mounting member can be fixedly or removably attached to the down tube of a motorcycle frame, and has rotational corrections to ensure the drink is held upright. The drink holding member comprises a cavity for holding a substantially cylindrical drink container and a beverage inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: James R. CARPENTER
  • Patent number: 6386142
    Abstract: A modular pole system for birding includes different modules to allow the birder to custom design their birding pole to include a variety of birding accessories such as bird feeders, bird houses, artificial and natural perches and bird baths. The modules include (i) pole modules to secure the modular pole system to the ground and/or increase the overall length of the modular pole system, (ii) attachment modules to removably attach accessories to the pole modules, and (iii) cap modules that can be removably attached to pole modules to inhibit rain water from entering the inside of the pole modules. In particular, an auger pole module of the modular pole system is used in conjunction with a stabilizing pole attachment module to resist the adverse effects of wind. The auger module has an auger member fixedly and spirally secured thereto that facilitates the insertion of the auger module into the ground. The stabilizing module has a plurality of arms which distribute the force from the wind over a wider area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignees: Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc., Holscher Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Holscher, James R. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D597450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: James R. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D604224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: James R. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D329723
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D630135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: James R. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D655462
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc
    Inventor: James R. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D414902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D421509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Carpenter