Patents by Inventor Michael E. “Woody” Blackford

Michael E. “Woody” Blackford 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).

  • Zipper slider base
    Patent number: D644957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. “Woody” Blackford, Jeff Mergy
  • Zipper slider handle
    Patent number: D644958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. “Woody” Blackford, Jeff Mergy