Patents by Inventor Michael Scott Patchen

Michael Scott Patchen 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).

  • Apparatus for hanging or displaying lights, ornaments, or other decorative elements
    Patent number: 9186014
    Abstract: In an implementation, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a base and a plurality of branches to create an artistic design. The apparatus may require assembly, and when assembled the apparatus becomes a rigid, stable and free-standing structure of a shape that does not naturally occur. The apparatus does not replicate something found in nature. This apparatus allows for the placement of ornaments, lights or other decorations in a plurality of locations or attachment points on the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventors: Alex Gregg Patchen, Michael Scott Patchen
  • Apparatus for hanging or displaying lights, ornaments, or other decorative elements
    Publication number: 20140017421
    Abstract: In an implementation, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a base and a plurality of branches to create an artistic design. The apparatus may require assembly, and when assembled the apparatus becomes a rigid, stable and free-standing structure of a shape that does not naturally occur. The apparatus does not replicate something found in nature. This apparatus allows for the placement of ornaments, lights or other decorations in a plurality of locations or attachment points on the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Alex Gregg Patchen, Michael Scott Patchen