Patents by Inventor John H. Cowgill
John H. Cowgill 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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Patent number: 6889797Abstract: A multi-purpose device for use in a wide variety of circumstances including at sporting events. The device can (1) serve as a hat or headgear, (2) it can amplify a user's voice, (3) it can be used as a hearing aid, (4) it can be used as a carrying utensil, (5) it can serve as a banner to advertise a logo, (6) it can be used as a traffic safety cone, and (7) it can serve as a Christmas ornament. The device is tubular in shape; however, the tube is larger at one end than at the other end. The small end is about the size of mouth piece and the large end is several times larger than the small end. The device is made of a soft material that can fold and the inside of the device has sound reflective properties. The device is made of flexible material that can support its own weight when held at the ends.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Sportniks, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030196851Abstract: A multi-purpose device for use in a wide variety of circumstances including at sporting events. The device can (1) serve as a hat or headgear, (2) it can amplify a user's voice, (3) it can be used as a hearing aid, (4) it can be used as a carrying utensil, (5) it can serve as a banner to advertise a logo, (6) it can be used as a traffic safety cone, and (7) it can serve as a Christmas ornament. The device is tubular in shape; however, the tube is larger at one end than at the other end. The small end is about the size of mouth piece and the large end is several times larger than the small end. The device is made of a soft material that can fold and the inside of the device has sound reflective properties. The device is made of flexible material that can support its own weight when held at the ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Sportniks, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy
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Patent number: 6568504Abstract: A multi-purpose device for use in a wide variety of circumstances including at sporting events. The device can (1) serve as a hat or headgear, (2) it can amplify a user's voice, (3) it can be used as a hearing aid, (4) it can be used as a carrying utensil, (5) it can serve as a banner to advertise a logo, (6) it can be used as a traffic safety cone, and (7) it can serve as a Christmas ornament. The device is tubular in shape; however, the tube is larger at one end than at the other end. The small end is about the size of mouth piece and the large end is several times larger than the small end. The device is made of a soft material that can fold and the inside of the device has sound reflective properties. The device is made of semi-flexible material that can support its own weight when held at the ends.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Sportniks, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020074184Abstract: A multi-purpose device for use in a wide variety of circumstances including at sporting events. The device can (1) serve as a hat or headgear, (2) it can amplify a user's voice, (3) it can be used as a hearing aid, (4) it can be used as a carrying utensil, (5) it can serve as a banner to advertise a logo, (6) it can be used as a traffic safety cone, and (7) it can serve as a Christmas ornament. The device is tubular in shape; however, the tube is larger at one end than at the other end. The small end is about the size of mouth piece and the large end is several times larger than the small end. The device is made of a soft material that can fold and the inside of the device has sound reflective properties. The device is made of semi-flexible material that can support its own weight when held at the ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: Sportniks, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy
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Patent number: 5729926Abstract: A sign includes a frame having plural battens therein. A web is disposed over the frame. The web has opposed, co-extensive sides which form a pocket therebetween. The frame is located inside the pocket of the web. A support for the sign is provided which is attached to at least one of the frame battens and is contiguous therewith. At least one of the frame battens is fixed to the web and at least one of the frame battens is removable from the web.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Sportniks, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy, Jr.
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Patent number: 5694711Abstract: A collapsible sign (20) includes a frame (26) having a hub (30) and plural arms (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) extending therefrom. A web (28) is disposed over the frame (26) and is secured thereto. A support (52) for the sign is attached to at least one of the arms of the frame. At least some of the arms (42, 44, 46, 50) include a hinge element (42H, 44H, 46H, 50H) which is rotatably mounted about a pivot point (38P, 40P) on the hub. The arms may be divided into web-support arms (46, 48, 50) and sign-support arms (42, 44), wherein the sign-support arms may be fixed to a handle (53) or other standard for support the sign. The sign-support arms may also double as web-support arms in aiding to support the web in an expanded condition. In some instances, one of the arms (48) may be fixed to the hub in a non-rotatable condition. The web may be either fully-attached to the frame, or may be partially attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1996Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: Sportniks, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy, Jr.
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Patent number: 5598654Abstract: A collapsible sign (20) includes a frame (26) having a hub (30) and plural arms (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) extending therefrom. A web (28) is disposed over the frame (26) and is secured thereto. A support (52) for the sign is attached to at least one of the arms of the frame. At least some of the arms (42, 44, 46, 50) include a hinge element (42H, 44H, 46H, 50H) which is rotatably mourned about a pivot point (38P, 40P) on the hub. The arms may be divided into web-support arms (46, 48, 50) and sign-support arms (42, 44), wherein the sign-support arms may be fixed to a handle (53) or other standard for support the sign. The sign-support arms may also double as web-support arms in aiding to support the web in an expanded condition. In some instances, one of the arms (48) may be fixed to the hub in a non-rotatable condition. The web may be either fully-attached to the frame, or may be partially attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1994Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: Sportniks, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy, Jr.
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Patent number: 5551177Abstract: The sign includes a frame having a hub and plural arms extending therefrom. A web is disposed over the frame and may be secured thereto. A support for the sign is attached to at least one of the arms of the frame. The web may be either fully-attached to the frame, may be partially attached thereto, or may be removable from the frame. The web may include some type of reflective device or some type of illuminated device for further calling attention to the sign. The sign web is two-sided, and may contain lettering or other indicia on either one or both sides thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1994Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Assignee: Sportniks, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy, Jr.
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Patent number: D456595Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Sportniks Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy, Jr.
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Patent number: D478711Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Sportniks, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowgill, Charles W. Elroy, Jr.
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Patent number: D493199Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Sportniks, Inc.Inventor: John H. Cowgill