Patents by Inventor Jan B. Thomas

Jan B. Thomas 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: 6612056
    Abstract: A versatile enlarged hand-shaped novelty display is formed from a flexible foam body, with front and rear sides, configured with an outline defining five articulated digits consisting of four fingers and a thumb. Patches of releasable engagement material, such as Velcro hook-and-loop type, are affixed to the novelty hand at specially selected locations, such as the finger tips, that enable an unprecedented number of hand signs, signals and/or gestures to be set up and retained as long as desired and then easily released and set up differently. Engagement patches at the digit extremities can engage an engagement strip extending across the palm. In addition, engagement patches in the vicinity of the fingernail location on the backs of two of the fingers can be engaged onto the thumb or to the front patch of an adjacent finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jan B. Thomas, II
  • Patent number: 5406816
    Abstract: An insulated bicycle cooler adapted for detachable mounting to a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is adapted for attachment to the head and handlebar intersection of a conventional bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Cycle Buddy Corp.
    Inventor: Jan B. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5351981
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a kickstand attachment which provides a substantially increased weight bearing surface area. The present invention permits the bicycle to remain in an upright position on soft surfaces or on a particulate surface without the kickstand penetrating the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Janko U.S.A.
    Inventor: Jan B. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5282554
    Abstract: An insulated bicycle cooler adapted for detachable mounting to a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is adapted for attachment to the head and handlebar intersection of a conventional bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Inventor: Jan B. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5024359
    Abstract: An insulated cooler adapted for detachable mounting to the head and handlebar intersection of a conventional bicycle. The container has connective attachment elements adapted for recess storage into the side wall of the cooler to avoid obstructive and unsightly attachment members during detached use of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Inventor: Jan B. Thomas
  • Patent number: D348861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Janko U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Jan B. Thomas