Patents by Inventor John E. Thomsen

John E. Thomsen 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: 5467574
    Abstract: A stacking and carrying device for spherical objects such as golf balls wherein a tray member supports the spherical objects in the form of a pyramid and has strap members for carrying the tray. A filling device is also provided which stacks the balls on the tray member in a pyramidal fashion automatically and without any orientation. The filling device and method disclosed afford use in an automated dispensing machine such as for use on a golf practice range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: John E. Thomsen
  • Patent number: 5381895
    Abstract: A stacking and carrying device for spherical objects such as golf balls wherein a tray member supports the spherical objects in the form of a pyramid and has strap members for carrying the tray. A filling device is also provided which stacks the balls on the tray member in a pyramidal fashion automatically and without any orientation. The filling device and method disclosed afford use in an automated dispensing machine such as for use on a golf practice range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventor: John E. Thomsen
  • Patent number: D403823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Inventor: John E. Thomsen