Patents by Inventor Steven G. Stokes

Steven G. Stokes 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).

  • Collapsible marker
    Patent number: 11542673
    Abstract: An apparatus including a collapsible body, a base, and a cap. The body including a spring element coupled to the body to apply an extension force. The spring element having a helical geometry. The collapsible body has a high visibility characteristic. The base is coupled to a first end of the body and has a shape to secure the body and the spring element relative to the base and to receive the body in a collapsed state. The base includes a base coupling element to secure the body in the collapsed state. The cap is coupled to a second end of the body opposite the first end, the cap to, at least partially, close the second end of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: DCSS LLC
    Inventors: Steven G. Stokes, Stephen Crosby
  • COLLAPSIBLE MARKER
    Publication number: 20200318299
    Abstract: An apparatus including a collapsible body, a base, and a cap. The body including a spring element coupled to the body to apply an extension force. The spring element having a helical geometry. The collapsible body has a high visibility characteristic. The base is coupled to a first end of the body and has a shape to secure the body and the spring element relative to the base and to receive the body in a collapsed state. The base includes a base coupling element to secure the body in the collapsed state. The cap is coupled to a second end of the body opposite the first end, the cap to, at least partially, close the second end of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Steven G. Stokes, Stephen Crosby
  • Apparatus, system, and method for a trampoline
    Patent number: 8920290
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for attaching a trampoline enclosure net to an enclosure pole involves attaching the enclosure net directly to the top end of the enclosure pole with an elastic cord. The enclosure pole may curve outward from the trampoline. The enclosure pole may pass through an opening in a protective pad to prevent the protective pad from moving out of place. The entire trampoline may be densely packaged for easy storage and shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventors: Steven G. Stokes, Michael H. Morrill, Nathanael Andersen
  • APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A TRAMPOLINE
    Publication number: 20120289379
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for attaching a trampoline enclosure net to an enclosure pole involves attaching the enclosure net directly to the top end of the enclosure pole with an elastic cord. The enclosure pole may curve outward from the trampoline. The enclosure pole may pass through an opening in a protective pad to prevent the protective pad from moving out of place. The entire trampoline may be densely packaged for easy storage and shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Steven G. Stokes, Michael H. Morrill, Nathanael Andersen