Patents by Inventor Michael Glenn Maness

Michael Glenn Maness 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: 11028964
    Abstract: Tripod Holder is a device that consists of two supports that are secured to a chest (or footlocker). One support holds the tripod base, and the other support holds the tripod legs. Both supports are secured to the bottom and sides of the chest. One support is fixed with a T-nut from the back; thus using the tripod base's own bolt (that secures the tripod's base to the scope mount), the bolt can be used to secure the tripod's base to one support. Once the tripod based is fixed, the three legs extend out and rest on the other support at multiple contact points. The 10-degree angle of the tripod base's support allows the legs to rest slightly to the top of the chest maximizing available space in the chest. With these two supports securing the tripod legs, via a strap, the legs do not disturb the other scope parts inside the chest, allowing for secure storage during travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Glenn Maness
  • Publication number: 20200408356
    Abstract: Tripod Holder is a device that consists of two supports that are secured to a chest (or footlocker): Support #1 has a fixed T-nut that utilizes the tripod's own bolt (usually ?? that secures the tripod's base to scope mount) and secures the tripod's base to Support #1. The three legs extend out and rest on multiple contact points on Support #2. Support #1 at 10° angle (or so adjusted) allows the legs to rest on Support #2's at the highest level in the chest maximizing space for the scope and other scope parts. When the legs are strapped to the chest's back or bottom and thus also against the contact points of Support #2, the tripod legs are secured for travel and prevent the legs from disturbing scope and other scope parts and paraphernalia inside the chest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Glenn Maness