Patents by Inventor John Woosley

John Woosley 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).

  • Grip for a grasping device
    Patent number: 5822955
    Abstract: A grip for grasping bags includes a member constructed from a suitably pliable material, such as silicon rubber or neoprene. The member has a durometer of hardness from 30 to 50. The grip further includes first and second supports positioned adjacent to the member. The first and second supports have teeth to assist in grasping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Packaged Ice, Inc.
    Inventors: John Woosley, Alfred A. Schroeder, Perry McGuar, Thomas J. Chadwell
  • Illuminated game ball apparatus
    Patent number: 5403000
    Abstract: A game ball is disclosed herein having an inflatable bladder or shell with selected portions thereof reduced in thickness to provide transparent or translucent patterns separated by increased thickness to provide opaque portions. The interior of the ball is occupied by a breakable liquid illumination device held in a removable housing of transparent or translucent material for conveying illumination from the device to the selected portions of the ball thereby transmitting the illumination exteriorly of the ball for visual observation. The apparatus may include ancillary components, such as hoops or nets, which may support an elongated illumination device so that the visual glow from both the ball and component may be correlated during the play of a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Inventor: John Woosley
  • Satellite dish mounting bracket
    Patent number: D439829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: John Woosley