Patents by Inventor Jesse A. Branch
Jesse A. Branch 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).
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Publication number: 20170067628Abstract: A lighting system for mounting to the underside of a part of a piece of furniture, such as a chair arm. The lighting system may include; a light strip; and a power source electrically connected to the light strip, wherein the light strip and power source may be configured to be mounted to an underside of the part of the piece of furniture, such that light from the light strip is emitted in a generally downward direction relative to the piece of furniture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch
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Patent number: 7627914Abstract: An easy to assemble hammock stand is made up of three support members which are connected together. To facilitate connection, plates are located at each end of the support members which include a base and two upwardly extending end members having a plurality of key slot shaped openings with an upward larger entry section. The other of the members to be connected to the key slot shaped opening include corresponding lugs with large head portions which fit in through the larger portion of the key slot openings and then slidably engage securely in a narrower portion of the key slot opening to hold the three members together. Foot members are connected at the joints between the hammock stand member and connected with a combination of a similar key slot shaped arrangement, and conventional screws. The hammock stand components are preferably made of light weight metal tubing and covered with a covering such as wicker mesh.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch, III
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Publication number: 20090000029Abstract: An easy to assemble hammock stand is made up of three support members which are connected together. To facilitate connection, plates are located at each end of the support members which include a base and two upwardly extending end members having a plurality of key slot shaped openings with an upward larger entry section. The other of the members to be connected to the key slot shaped opening include corresponding lugs with large head portions which fit in through the larger portion of the key slot openings and then slidably engage securely in a narrower portion of the key slot opening to hold the three members together. Foot members are connected at the joints between the hammock stand member and connected with a combination of a similar key slot shaped arrangement, and conventional screws. The hammock stand components are preferably made of light weight metal tubing and covered with a covering such as wicker mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: HATTERAS HAMMOCKS, INC.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: 7296859Abstract: An erectable rocking chair is described which can be packed together in close and parallel relationship for assembly into a rocking chair with reinforced joints attaching seat to front and rear uprights.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: 7152258Abstract: A stand is described for supporting a hammock, the stand comprising several tubular members which can be assembled into an arc shaped stand having a support hook on one end and two horizontally spaced support hooks on the opposite end.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Inventor: Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: 6957453Abstract: A washable hammock is described, having a spreader bar which can be readily removed, allowing the hammock to be laundered. The spreader bar can be reinserted after the hammock is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: 6934982Abstract: A hammock is described that has a concave across the mid portion of its hammock bed, a rigid curved bar extending between opposite sides of the hammock bed, beneath its concave, and a flexible strap extending taut between opposite ends of the rigid curved bar beneath the concave.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: 6842920Abstract: A stand is described for supporting a hammock, the stand having a set of two legs on each end. The two sets of legs are joined together by a covering arch which extends up and over the hammock providing shade therefor.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: 5799587Abstract: A collapsible, portable event display counter if disclosed, whereby the supporting structure is easily folded into a unitary compact configuration. The support structure essentially comprises a central hub to which a plurality of elongated horizontal arms are radially attached. Each of the horizontal arms is provided with an upright shelf support for engaging the ends of encircling, removable shelves. Provision is also made for flooring and an overhanging umbrella or awning.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1997Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Inventor: Jesse A. Branch
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Patent number: 5224225Abstract: A hammock stand is provided for suspending a hammock above the ground. The stand is a curved arch consisting of three sections which are joined together with a tongue and groove means and provided with a base to maintain the arch in an upright orientation.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1992Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Assignee: The Hatteras GroupInventors: Singleton, Jr. Albert L., Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: 5153955Abstract: A hammock stand is provided for suspending a hammock above the ground. The stand is a curved arch consisting of three sections which are joined together with tongue and grooves joints that are reinforced by fasteners and provided with a base to maintain the arch in an upright orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1991Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Inventors: Albert L. Singleton, Jr., Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: 5113538Abstract: A hammock stand is described which consists of three elongated structural members joined together axially at oblique angles by means of a unique pair of brackets. Stabilizing cross pieces are also attached transverse to the longitudinal axis of the three structural members by means of the pair of brackets.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1991Date of Patent: May 19, 1992Inventor: Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: D448581Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2001Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Hatteras HammocksInventor: Jesse A. Branch
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Patent number: D448582Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2001Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch
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Patent number: D459492Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch
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Patent number: D601826Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch, III
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Patent number: D800936Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.Inventor: Jesse A. Branch