Patents by Inventor Ralph A. Watkins

Ralph A. Watkins 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).

  • Publication number: 20180168264
    Abstract: A moisture protection device for protecting a cap, such as a baseball cap, includes a shell that is configured to insert the cap. The shell is transparent and water resistant. A band is coupled to the shell. The band is elastic. The band is configured to couple the shell to the cap such that the shell is configured to shield the cap from moisture such as rain, sleet, and snow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: James Ralph Watkins
  • Patent number: 5921159
    Abstract: A rotating turret (10) having an outer plate (12) with several interchangeable tool (13) posts mounted to an index plate (22). The index plate (22) is mounted to a first axle (23) that extends through a block (24) and rotates on a set of bearings (28) mounted inside the block (24). The index plate (22) provides for rotation of the turret (10) between the several tool (13) positions. The index plate (22) is locked into position by a set of pins (34, 37) that fit into apertures (31) in the index plate. The pins (34, 37) are spring-biased toward the index plate (22) by springs (52, 55, and 58). A handle (16) attaches to a second axle (40) to provide a quick release mechanism. The second axle (40) mechanically engages with the pins (34, 37) and a sliding wedge (49) such that when the handle (16) is rotated the pins (34, 37) are retracted from the index plate (22) against the force of the springs (52, 55, 58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Johnny Ralph Watkins
  • Patent number: D264699
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1982
    Inventor: Ralph A. Watkins