Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Howell, Jr.

Joseph R. Howell, Jr. 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).

  • Bong with full-bore removable plug standard
    Patent number: 4201230
    Abstract: The base of a bong-type smoking pipe is provided with a full bore radially expansible/contractile, rotably actuated plug-type closure that incorporates a standard for supporting the pipe in a generally upright condition. Upon removal of the plug and the smoking bowl unit, the full bore of the main tube is accessible for cleaning, e.g. with a bottle brush or in an automatic dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Inventor: Joseph R. Howell, Jr.