Patents by Inventor Peter Y. Burke

Peter Y. Burke 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: 4306280
    Abstract: An adjustable device is provided for supporting articles, such as lamps and potted plants. The device includes a stationary support member which is fixedly attached to a wall or other upstanding foundation. A coupling mechanism is movably connected at a first end to one end of the stationary support member. A swivel member is connected to a second end of the coupling mechanism by means of a pivot member to permit rotation of the swivel member along an arcuate path in a generally horizontal direction. In addition, a chain or cord interconnects the swivel member and the stationary support member to permit vertical movement of the swivel member relative to the stationary support member. Thus, a lamp or plant holder may be secured to the chain for convenient movement to a number of desirable, alternative positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Inventor: Peter Y. Burke