Patents by Inventor Robert T. Barnhart

Robert T. Barnhart 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).

  • Portable lighting apparatus and carrying rack
    Patent number: 10406420
    Abstract: A portable lighting apparatus is disclosed. The portable lighting apparatus includes a shaft, a lighting assembly coupled to a first end of the shaft, and a base coupled to a second end of the shaft. The lighting assembly includes a housing, a bulb coupled to an outer surface of the housing, and a cover coupled to the housing and overhanging the bulb. An inner surface of the cover facing the bulb is adapted to reflect light emitted from the bulb. The portable lighting apparatus also includes a rechargeable battery coupled to the bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: MORE USELESS TOOLS, INC.
    Inventor: Robert T. Barnhart
  • PORTABLE LIGHTING APPARATUS AND CARRYING RACK
    Publication number: 20160320050
    Abstract: A portable lighting apparatus is disclosed. The portable lighting apparatus includes a shaft, a lighting assembly coupled to a first end of the shaft, and a base coupled to a second end of the shaft. The lighting assembly includes a housing, a bulb coupled to an outer surface of the housing, and a cover coupled to the housing and overhanging the bulb. An inner surface of the cover facing the bulb is adapted to reflect light emitted from the bulb. The portable lighting apparatus also includes a rechargeable battery coupled to the bulb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Robert T. Barnhart
  • Combination pin straightener and pin spreading device
    Patent number: 5203382
    Abstract: A tool used for straightening and spreading damaged electrical stage pin connectors. The tool consists of a handle and a tube which form a T-shape, there are two opposing holes on the handle for strightening bent pins with one end of the handle being tapered for tight fits. The tube embodies a blade affixed in the bottom of the tube and recessed from the mouth of the tube for prevention of laceration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Robert T. Barnhart
    Inventors: Robert T. Barnhart, Kent S. McFann