Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Black

Joseph E. Black 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).

  • Modular support structure for scale-model railroad track
    Patent number: 5370308
    Abstract: A modular support structure for scale-model railroad tracks utilizes a plurality of planks, a plurality of suspension members for suspending at least some of said planks from an architectural structure, and a plurality of rails interconnecting said planks. The rails and planks define a modular support structure suitable for supporting a scale-model railroad track. The modular support structure is easily installed with a minimum of labor. The modular support structure optionally utilizes a plurality of support members for supporting at least some of said planks above a surface, such as soil, stone, concrete, floors, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Inventor: Joseph E. Black
  • Model train track
    Patent number: D325758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Inventor: Joseph E. Black