Patents by Inventor John Edwin McCloud

John Edwin McCloud 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: 11040822
    Abstract: A device for holding a racking cane is disclosed herein. The device includes a base component, the base component configured to be attached to a neck of a carboy; and a clip component coupled to the base component, the clip component configured to hold a racking cane steady relative to the carboy, the clip component being adjustable relative to the base component so as to allow a position and/or angle of the racking cane to be adjusted by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: John Edwin McCloud
  • Patent number: 10894938
    Abstract: A device for tilting a carboy is disclosed herein. The device includes an L-shaped body portion configured to receive a carboy thereon, the L-shaped body portion including a platform base and an upright support connected to one end of the platform base, the platform base configured to support a bottom wall of the carboy, and the upright support configured to support a side wall of the carboy; and a leg structure adjustably coupled to the L-shaped body portion, the leg structure including one or more downwardly extending legs, and the leg structure configured to be slidably adjustable relative to the L-shaped body portion so as to accommodate carboys of different sizes in tilted positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: John Edwin McCloud
  • Patent number: 8181918
    Abstract: A device for supporting a flexible hose extending between an individual and a stationary base unit nearby, is disclosed. The support device flexibly supports the hose generally above the individual yet readily accommodates movement by the individual while maintaining communication between the individual and the base unit through the hose. The device is particularly adapted for use by individuals suffering from sleep apnea and who use units to assist in breathing while sleeping or resting. The device can be easily placed into one or more configurations so that it is hidden from view or transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: John Edwin McCloud
  • Publication number: 20100019107
    Abstract: A device for supporting a flexible hose extending between an individual and a stationary base unit nearby, is disclosed. The support device flexibly supports the hose generally above the individual yet readily accommodates movement by the individual while maintaining communication between the individual and the base unit through the hose. The device is particularly adapted for use by individuals suffering from sleep apnea and who use units to assist in breathing while sleeping or resting. The device can be easily placed into one or more configurations so that it is hidden from view or transportable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: John Edwin McCloud
  • Publication number: 20030117374
    Abstract: An apparatus (20) for data entry to an electronic device includes a housing (21) having a front facing surface (22) and a rear facing surface (24). A keyboard (62, 76, 130, 200) provides for a plurality of multifunction alphanumeric keys on the rear-facing surface (24) that are arranged for data entry using a standard two handed touch typing method while the apparatus is held in the hands (34, 36) of an operator. A display (72) may be included on the front facing surface (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: John Edwin McCloud