Patents by Inventor Joe R. Hogan

Joe R. Hogan 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: 5241754
    Abstract: A pair of members (8) and (9) are joined by a pair of parallelograms (11) and (13) and when the members (8) and (9) are semi-circular in shape, they provide an apparatus and method whereby they may be positioned adjacent each other to form a circular member (C) and then stepwise moved toward and away from each other for use as a navigational aid. The members (8) and (9) may be in other shapes and may also be used to relocate various markings or designations on a map, chart and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Inventor: Joe R. Hogan
  • Patent number: 4951488
    Abstract: A keyholder includes a flat plate of suitable material such as leather, plastic or other material which is provided with a plurality of spaced openings along one edge and a plurality of spaced openings along an opposed edge of the plate. Key hooks are provided in the openings for supporting keys therein. Flat strips extend across the front and back surface of the plate substantially midway between the openings in the pair of opposed edges, and suitable securing means secure the strips at spaced intervals on the front and back surface of the plate to form pockets on the front and back surface of the plate for receiving the keys therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Inventor: Joe R. Hogan