Patents by Inventor John R. Thornhill

John R. Thornhill 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).

  • Lighter with integral pipe tamper
    Patent number: 4318416
    Abstract: A lighter for pipes and the like has a case thereof formed with a deep indentation extending upwardly from the bottom in spaced relation to one vertical side to form an integral pipe tamper structure and an insert containing wadding or the like for absorbing lighter fluid has a lower cut out portion encompassing the tamper structure and case indentation for slidable disposition in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Inventor: John R. Thornhill