Patents by Inventor Robert L. Lach

Robert L. Lach 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: 20110180683
    Abstract: A versatile flag pole bracket includes two flag pole receptors in a first common horizontal plane and two side mounted windsock receptors in a second common horizontal plane that is spaced from and parallel to the first common vertical plane. The flag pole receptors accommodate a horizontal or an angled flag pole, and the windsock receptors likewise accommodate a horizontal or an angled windsock pole, thereby optimizing the versatility of the bracket. The compact size and shape of the bracket enhances its structural integrity, thereby minimizing breakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Robert L. Lach, Daniel R. Lach
  • Patent number: 5477437
    Abstract: A decorative flag includes openings between opposite sides thereof, a light string on the first side of the flag having lights mounted in the openings to extend to the second side of the flag and a cover removably secured to the first side of the flag to conceal the light string. The flag includes a sleeve along an upper edge thereof for mounting the flag to a flagpole so as to hang downwardly therefrom. The sleeve includes an opening or slot for extending an outlet end of the light string therein and along the flag pole, thereby to substantially conceal the outlet end of the light string. The flag bears an ornamental design and the lights accent or form part of the design. With the outlet end of the electrical light string plugged into an electrical outlet, or into an extension cord, the lights actuate to illuminate the second side of the flag and any design thereon. With one or more additional covers, lights may be extended outwardly from opposite directions to illuminate both sides of the flag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: 5269488
    Abstract: A supporting bracket for hanging decor such as decorative flags, banners, windsocks and planters, which is designed for attachment to a flat surface. The bracket includes a base portion and several elongated receptors for receiving a cylindrical pole to which the decor is attached. The bracket design is such that it is capable of accommodating different sized poles and displaying the decor at different angles. The bracket also includes screw holes for mounting to a planar surface and a set screw for securing the support shaft within the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: New Creative Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D500702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Source Advantage Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D500964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Source Advantage Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D505639
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Source Advantage Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D533105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Source Advantage Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D539694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Source Advantage Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D547695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Source Advantage Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D487034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Red Carpet Studios Division of Source Advantage Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D497833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Source Advantage Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D639206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventors: Robert L Lach, Daniel R Lach
  • Patent number: RE35731
    Abstract: A supporting bracket for hanging decor such as decorative flags, banners, windsocks and planters, which is designed for attachment to a flat surface. The bracket includes a base portion and several elongated receptors for receiving a cylindrical pole to which the decor is attached. The bracket design is such that it is capable of accommodating different sized poles and displaying the decor at different angles. The bracket also includes screw holes for mounting to a planar surface and a set screw for securing the support shaft within the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: New Creative Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach
  • Patent number: D736514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Source Advantage Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Lach