Patents by Inventor Patrick Stokes

Patrick Stokes 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: 8566992
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an extendable and retractable work platform from a work vessel is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of first and second platform support frames with associated decking surfaces. These support frames are configured so that second support frame may be slidably received within the first support frame. The first support frame is mounted to the deck of a work vessel so that the second support frame with associated decking may be moved or “telescopically” extended from the first support frame away from the side of the vessel. The work platform is provided with a plurality of detachable deck extensions as well as detachable hand railing sections. A means to extend and retract the platform is also provided. The decking surface of the work platform may have an opening to provide access to areas below the work platform such as to a well bore or the piping and valve superstructure of a well bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Patrick Stokes
  • Patent number: 8522922
    Abstract: A hinged, foldable work platform that may be mounted on the deck of a vessel such as lift boat or type of work boat is described. The platform has a support frame and a work deck frame pivotally mounted to each other. When not in use, the work deck frame is pivotally folded for storage upon the support frame. When the work platform is required, the vessel is positioned at a desired location and the work platform is deployed by pivoting the work deck frame from the support frame and unfolded so that the work deck frame extends from the side of the vessel to a work area away from the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Patrick Stokes
  • Patent number: 6758363
    Abstract: A portable beverage container that has a body defining a receptacle therein for containing a generally cylindrical cup liner and liquid that can be set inside of the body of the container to hold liquids and the like. The body has a handle for easy grasping and also has a plurality of holes on the bottom perimeter that correspond to raised air passage channels formed between the outside of the generally cylindrical cup liner and the inner wall of the body for increased air flow around the generally cylindrical cup liner. The generally cylindrical cup liner has threads protruding from the top of the cylindrical cup liner to accommodate the inner threading of a top cover that can be twisted onto and off of the top of the cylindrical cup liner. There is a fitted snap-on bottom cap for the bottom of the body as well as a twist-on cap that can form a vacuum seal on the bottom of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: MugMaster, INC
    Inventor: Patrick Stokes
  • Publication number: 20040045973
    Abstract: A portable beverage container that can be used separately or in combination with a beverage heater and cooler unit. The portable beverage container includes a body defining a receptacle therein for containing a generally cylindrical cup liner and liquid that can be set inside of the body of the container to hold liquids and the like. The body has a handle for easy grasping and also has a plurality of holes on the bottom perimeter that correspond to raised air passage channels formed between the outside of the generally cylindrical cup liner and the inner wall of the body, for increased air flow around the generally cylindrical cup liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick Stokes
  • Publication number: 20040045972
    Abstract: A portable beverage container that has a body defining a receptacle therein for containing a generally cylindrical cup liner and liquid that can be set inside of the body of the container to hold liquids and the like. The body has a handle for easy grasping and also has a plurality of holes on the bottom perimeter that correspond to raised air passage channels formed between the outside of the generally cylindrical cup liner and the inner wall of the body for increased air flow around the generally cylindrical cup liner. The generally cylindrical cup liner has threads protruding from the top of the cylindrical cup liner to accommodate the inner threading of a top cover that can be twisted onto and off of the top of the cylindrical cup liner. There is a fitted snap-on bottom cap for the bottom of the body as well as a twist-on cap that can form a vacuum seal on the bottom of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick Stokes