Patents by Inventor Thomas Micheel

Thomas Micheel 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).

  • Publication number: 20070216212
    Abstract: A locking device for a foldable collapsible seat is provided. The collapsible seat includes a plurality of legs. A pivoting mechanism pivotally connects together the plurality of legs. A limiter device extends between the plurality of legs for preventing the plurality of legs from spreading beyond a predetermined supporting position. A seat portion is mounted to an upper end of the plurality of legs. A locking device is removably positioned above the pivoting mechanism for wedging apart the plurality of legs and increasing a rigidity of the collapsible seat in an expanded, setup position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Micheel
  • Publication number: 20040051021
    Abstract: A wooden collapsible drum stand that facilitates multiple sized conga drums in two modes, i.e. stand up or sit down play. The drum stand includes three leg members, a triangular main ring with three leg slots for each leg. A band or rope is used to support the base of the drum and is adjustable via a locking knob. The drum stand can accommodate accessory mounts for other percussion instruments by attachment to one or more leg members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas Micheel
  • Patent number: D492716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas Micheel