Patents by Inventor Mahlon McKellery

Mahlon McKellery 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).

  • Patent number: 7744048
    Abstract: The tripod apparatus provides a tripod stand with player tray for removably holding a variety of media player sizes and shapes. The media players may be any of a variety of such including but not limited to CD players, DVD players, and laptop computers. The adjustability of the player tray provides for players of a variety of widths and depths and also provides elongated eyelets for any players that allow securement through various forms of fasteners. The angled handle of the player tray receiver allows a user to easily adjust direction as chosen. The telescopic stalk of the tripod allows height adjustment. Further, the tray receiver may be pivoted with height angle with the easily-used 45 degree angled handle. The clip on media holder provides holder slots for convenience in storing various media. The apparatus is lightweight, significantly collapsible, and highly portable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventors: Mahlon McKellery, Ray A. Lawson