Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Burns

Thomas P. Burns 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: 5359804
    Abstract: A solid crush-proof hydrodynamic modular plastic double frustum-shaped fishing bobber has two opposing frustum-shaped end sections each with a parallel opposing face. At least two and possibly more opposing frustum-shaped intermediate sections are provided each with two parallel end faces and being of a larger diameter than the end sections. Releasable connecting means are on each face for securing the bobber sections together. Channels and slots may also be provided for connecting the fishing line to the bobber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Inventor: Thomas P. Burns
  • Patent number: 5235777
    Abstract: A solid hydrodynamic modular double frustrum-shaped fishing bobber has two opposing frustrum-shaped end sections each with a parallel opposing face. At least two and possibly more opposing frustrum-shaped intermediate sections are provided each with two parallel end faces and being of a larger diameter than the end sections. Releasable connecting means are on each face for securing the bobber sections together. Means may also be provided opposite the end section faces for securing a stem thereat or connecting the fishing line to the bobber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Inventor: Thomas P. Burns
  • Patent number: 4802704
    Abstract: A spare rib holder consisting of two oppositely disposed members pivotally joined at one end to simulate retractable jaws, the members being spring biased with respect to each other so as to normally be in open position, the free ends of both members being provided with oppositely disposed teeth for grasping a spare rib therebetween, the lower member having a ramp projecting forwardly therefrom for leading a spare rib to the jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1989
    Inventor: Thomas P. Burns
  • Patent number: D388345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Inventor: Thomas P. Burns