Patents by Inventor James R. Massey

James R. Massey 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).

  • Fishing rod holder securable to the bumper of a vehicle
    Patent number: 5815976
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder including a connector plate that connects directly to the bumper of a vehicle. Secured to the connector plate is a coupler for receiving and connecting to an elongated arm. The elongated arm in turn includes a series of sleeve holders and the sleeve holders are designed to accept and support a series of fishing rod sleeves. The elongated arm includes a connector arm that extends into the coupler and the coupler effectively attaches the connector plate to the connector arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventors: Terry A. Jernigan, James R. Massey