Patents by Inventor Knox Lamar Faulkner

Knox Lamar Faulkner 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).

  • Split p-hook
    Patent number: 7077612
    Abstract: A support device and method of manufacturing the same is disclosed. The support device has two ends with the first end adapted for engaging a pole and the second having two support members. The support members are utilized, for example, for securing a person and equipment to the utility pole. The support device may be manufactured from steel rod stock where one end is split creating two parallel sides that are then bent into the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Frederick James Diggle, III, Knox Lamar Faulkner
  • Driving device for support device
    Patent number: 6969039
    Abstract: A driving device for driving a support device into an object. The driving device includes a driving end adapted to receive a blow from a driving tool and an extension portion extending from the driving end, the extended portion adapted to contact a shank of the support device. The driving device also includes a nesting portion extending from the driving end, the nesting portion adapted to engage a split portion of the support device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Frederick James Diggle, III, Knox Lamar Faulkner