Patents by Inventor Ronna A. Holloman-Hughes

Ronna A. Holloman-Hughes 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: 6775857
    Abstract: A drain fitting device (10) adapted to seal and facilitate introduction of a fluid, such as tap water, or a gas, such as compressed air, into a clogged drain (12), thereby pressurizing the drain (12) and removing the clog. In a preferred first embodiment, the device (10) broadly comprises a stopper element (14); a hose attachment mechanism (16); an expander mechanism (18); and a hose (20). The stopper element (14) fits within and substantially seals the drain (12). The expander mechanism (18) allows for compressing the stopper element (14), resulting in a circumferential expansion of the stopper element (14) to achieve a tighter seal with the drain (12). The hose (20) extends between and couples the device (10) with a source of pressurization (60) such that the fluid or the gas flows therefrom through the device (10) and into the clogged drain (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventors: John M. Hughes, Jr., Ronna A. Holloman-Hughes
  • Publication number: 20040025531
    Abstract: An insulated cooler (10) incorporating a variety of advantageous features, including, for example, one or more integral seats (11), which provide generally enhanced functionality. A preferred embodiment of the cooler (10) broadly comprises a cooler body (12); a cooler lid (14); a backrest (16); two or more wheels (18); and a handle (20). An ergonomically contoured cavity (26) in the lid combines and cooperates with the backrest (16) to provide the integral seat (11). Other features include one or more safety reflectors (23) for reflecting light in low light conditions, and one or more elastically expandable pouches (24) for receiving and retaining items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Ronna A. Holloman-Hughes, John M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20040025236
    Abstract: A drain fitting device (10) adapted to seal and facilitate introduction of a fluid, such as tap water, or a gas, such as compressed air, into a clogged drain (12), thereby pressurizing the drain (12) and removing the clog. In a preferred first embodiment, the device (10) broadly comprises a stopper element (14); a hose attachment mechanism (16); an expander mechanism (18); and a hose (20). The stopper element (14) fits within and substantially seals the drain (12). The expander mechanism (18) allows for compressing the stopper element (14), resulting in a circumferential expansion of the stopper element (14) to achieve a tighter seal with the drain (12). The hose (20) extends between and couples the device (10) with a source of pressurization (60) such that the fluid or the gas flows therefrom through the device (10) and into the clogged drain (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: John M. Hughes, Ronna A. Holloman-Hughes
  • Patent number: 6419201
    Abstract: A self-supporting post leveling device (10) operable to both level and support a post (12) or other structural or support member, such as, for example, a pole or beam, during erection or installation. The device (10) broadly comprises an adjustable sleeve (14), including two post adjustment mechanisms (16,18); two leveling mechanisms (20,22); and two, three, four or more legs (24,26,28,30). The post (12) is received within and substantially surrounded by the sleeve (14). The post adjustment mechanisms (16,18) tighten to immobilize the post (12) within the sleeve (14). The leveling mechanisms (20,22), such as, for example, fluid bubble leveling mechanisms or laser leveling mechanisms, may be secured to or incorporated within the sleeve (14). The legs (24,26,28,30) support the sleeve (14) and the post (12) immobilized therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventors: John M. Hughes, Jr., Ronna A. Holloman-Hughes