Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Kost

Thomas L. Kost 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).

  • Adjustable umbrella mount
    Patent number: 8123190
    Abstract: An adjustable mount for an umbrella may include one or more adjustments to allow the umbrella to be secured at different positions both horizontally and vertically. The mount may include a beam that fits into a standard receiver hitch on a vehicle. The mount may be used without the beam to secure an umbrella to a horizontal or vertical surface. The mount may be used to hold other objects besides an umbrella, such as a flag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas L. Kost
  • ADJUSTABLE UMBRELLA MOUNT
    Publication number: 20110260029
    Abstract: An adjustable mount for an umbrella may include one or more adjustments to allow the umbrella to be secured at different positions both horizontally and vertically. The mount may include a beam that fits into a standard receiver hitch on a vehicle. The mount may be used without the beam to secure an umbrella to a horizontal or vertical surface. The mount may be used to hold other objects besides an umbrella, such as a flag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas L. Kost