Patents by Inventor Roger E. Thompson

Roger E. Thompson 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: 4669608
    Abstract: A drink container which has a hollow transparent tube containing a separator which will separate drinks of different types, the lower end cap of the container having a sipping tube extending therefrom so that the lowermost drink can initially be consumed, whereupon the separator deposits into a hollow cavity in the lower end cap and the next drink can be consumed, the upper end cap of the tube being releasable to open a breather opening which allows the fluid level within the tube to descend as the drink is consumed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Inventor: Roger E. Thompson
  • Patent number: 4116446
    Abstract: Apparatus for supporting different nets for various sporting purposes including interengaging tubular rods which are arranged to interconnect and have ground engaging portions suitable to be useful for the several functions. The frame of the net support structure includes a pair of spaced apart, vertically extending posts; each of the posts is divided into a pair of telescoping sections. An upper horizontally extending multi-section member extends and connects the upper end of the vertical posts. A U-shaped clip is provided to engage the frame support with resilient holding pressure for supporting a net on the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Assignee: R.E.T. Nominees Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Roger E. Thompson