Patents by Inventor Michael Thigpen

Michael Thigpen 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: 5438956
    Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing particulant material to an elevated location comprising an elongated tubular member having interior and exterior surfaces and a closed lower end and an open upper end with its peripheral surface forming an acute angle with respect to the axis of the tubular member to form a lower short side and a long upper side of the tubular member. An auger is mounted within the tubular member and secured to the axle for rotation therewith. A plate is mounted within the tubular member adjacent to the bottom thereof for rotatably receiving the lower end of the axle and a bearing member adjacent to the top of the tubular member for rotatably receiving the upper end of the axle. A motor is within the tubular member on the side of the plate remote from the auger adapted to rotate the axle and auger. Lastly, an opening is in the auger adjacent to the lower end thereof through the long side of the tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Inventor: Michael Thigpen