Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Howard

Kenneth M. Howard 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).

  • TELESCOPING POOL TOOL
    Publication number: 20240181622
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the invention a quick draining pool tool is provided. A base tube has a distal end opposite a proximal end and is operable to receive and secure a tool. A drain is defined by the base tube. A first stage tube has a distal end opposite a proximal end and is connected to the base tube. One or more secondary stage tubes are operable to be disposed within the first stage tube. The one or more said secondary stage tubes are operable to telescopically extend from the distal end of the first stage tube. A grip is disposed at the distal end of the secondary stage tubes and defines a vent operable to enable rapid draining of the pool tool. An interior flow path is defined by the base tube, the first stage tube, and the one or more secondary stage tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventor: Kenneth M. Howard
  • Telescoping pool tool
    Patent number: 11845175
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the invention a quick draining pool tool is provided. A base tube has a distal end opposite a proximal end and is operable to receive and secure a tool. A drain is defined by the base tube. A first stage tube has a distal end opposite a proximal end and is connected to the base tube. One or more secondary stage tubes are operable to be disposed within the first stage tube. The one or more said secondary stage tubes are operable to telescopically extend from the distal end of the first stage tube. A grip is disposed at the distal end of the secondary stage tubes and defines a vent operable to enable rapid draining of the pool tool. An interior flow path is defined by the base tube, the first stage tube, and the one or more secondary stage tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventor: Kenneth M. Howard
  • TELESCOPING POOL TOOL
    Publication number: 20210229260
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the invention a quick draining pool tool is provided. A base tube has a distal end opposite a proximal end and is operable to receive and secure a tool. A drain is defined by the base tube. A first stage tube has a distal end opposite a proximal end and is connected to the base tube. One or more secondary stage tubes are operable to be disposed within the first stage tube. The one or more said secondary stage tubes are operable to telescopically extend from the distal end of the first stage tube. A grip is disposed at the distal end of the secondary stage tubes and defines a vent operable to enable rapid draining of the pool tool. An interior flow path is defined by the base tube, the first stage tube, and the one or more secondary stage tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Kenneth M. Howard