Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Turner

Thomas J. Turner 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: 11919679
    Abstract: A storage container may include a hollow main body, a lid, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching a shackle holder. The hollow main body has a plurality of sidewalls, a first end, and a second end, opposite the first end. The lid may be disposed on the first end of the main body and the attachment mechanism may be disposed on the second end of the hollow main body. The shackle holder may be configured to retain a shackle. The shackle holder is capable of being disposed on storage containers with main bodies that vary in size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: RUGGED SAFETY, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas J. Turner
  • Publication number: 20230053762
    Abstract: A storage container may include a hollow main body, a lid, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching a shackle holder. The hollow main body has a plurality of sidewalls, a first end, and a second end, opposite the first end. The lid may be disposed on the first end of the main body and the attachment mechanism may be disposed on the second end of the hollow main body. The shackle holder may be configured to retain a shackle. The shackle holder is capable of being disposed on storage containers with main bodies that vary in size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas J. Turner
  • Patent number: 8388463
    Abstract: A golf training device comprising a cylindrical body having a proximal end and a distal end, a groove formed in the cylindrical body, and a roll ring configured to circumscribe the cylindrical body by releasably engaging the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventors: Joshua M. Turner, Thomas J. Turner
  • Publication number: 20120329569
    Abstract: A golf training device comprising a cylindrical body having a proximal end and a distal end, a groove formed in the cylindrical body, and a roll ring configured to circumscribe the cylindrical body by releasably engaging the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua M. Turner, Thomas J. Turner
  • Patent number: 5087011
    Abstract: An apparatus for removably mounting a chair assembly to a rigid support surface such as an arena floor. The apparatus essentially comprises a base, a plurality of seat support members, a plurality of alignment members, removable securing means and unlocking means. The seat support members are attached to and extend upward from the base. The top parts of the seat support members attach to a seat member. The alignment members extend downward from opposite sides of the base and fit into openings in a rigid support surface, such as the floor of an arena. They ensure that the chair is properly aligned when installed. The removable securing means fits through an opening in the center of the base. Placing the removable securing means through an opening in the base and engaging it into an opening in the floor secures the detachable arena chair to the rigid support surface. The removable securing means is designed to be only engaged and disengaged with the unlocking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: Thomas J. Turner
    Inventors: Thomas J. Turner, David Ankers
  • Patent number: 4580652
    Abstract: A motorcycle sidecar apparatus attaches to a motorcycle. The sidecar has an independent reverse drive and is controllable in the forward and reverse directions from either the motorcycle or the sidecar. It is particularly adapted for the use of wheelchair-bound handicapped persons. The invention also includes a suspension mechanism which cushions the ride and a hand-operated gear shift which facilitates operation of the vehicle from the sidecar. Finally, the sidecar incorporates a new type of wheel mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Inventors: Thomas J. Turner, David R. Ankers
  • Patent number: D811219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas J. Turner
  • Patent number: D811873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas J. Turner