Patents by Inventor Patrick J. O'Fearna

Patrick J. O'Fearna 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: 5182928
    Abstract: A closure (20) for an outdoor hose bibb (24) is provided. A cap (30) engages the hose bibb threaded spout (46). A lip (52) on a collar (32) passes through a slot (50) in the cap and abuts the narrowed spout (54) above the spout threads. The cap and collar are coupled by a hook (60) engaging a handle (62) and by holes (84,88) in tabs (66,64) extending from the cup and the collar. The shackle (70) of a lock (34) passes through the tab holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Inventor: Patrick J. O'Fearna
  • Patent number: 4576364
    Abstract: A portable screen of fabric is held upright by a plurality of hollow poles clamped to the fabric by C clamps, preferably one the length of the pole. A stake is telescoped within each hollow pole, and held in an extended position (to adjust the height of the screen) by the friction of a resilient sleeve near the top of the stake, and additionally by a C clamp around the stake adjusted up against the pole. Straps are provided to secure the screen in a rolled up condition, and to carry the rolled up screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Inventor: Patrick J. O'Fearna