Patents by Inventor Thomas Allard

Thomas Allard 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).

  • Portably engaged retractable sun shade
    Patent number: 8469077
    Abstract: The portably engaged retractable sun shade includes a clamping means that enables the device to attach to a hand rail of a patio or deck to provide a portable sun shade. A telescoping tube extends from the clamping means to provide a means of supporting a retractable shade. The retractable shade is spring loaded and returns to a retracted state unless held in an extended state via a pivoting hanger engaged atop said telescoping tube. The retractable shade can rotate vertically with respect to the telescoping tube for storage when no longer in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas Allard