Patents by Inventor Timothy Joseph Watkins

Timothy Joseph Watkins 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: 9259125
    Abstract: A extended use elevated urinal tray for high volume usage mounted wall urinals (32) to prevent urine splatters (34) from accumulating on the floor or a mat underneath the urinals extreme edge (30) comprising a base frame portion (18) adapted for placement on the floor underneath the urinal (32) and allows variability for urinal users of different foot sizes placement and an elevated sloped tray portion (10) disposed on the base portion that does not come in contact with the urinal users shin (38) or ankle (36) area and covers the open space (40) between the users ankles and high shin area that urine splatters transit to accumulate on the floor; equipped with a detachable member (26) near the downward end of the sloped tray capable of receiving, and absorbing urine deposits until such time the absorbent material (28) is emptied, replenished and replaced for continued use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Watkins
  • Publication number: 20150013780
    Abstract: A new and inexpensive extended use elevated urinal tray for high volume usage mounted wall type urinals (32) to prevent urine splatters (34) from accumulating on the floor or on a mat underneath the urinals extreme edge (30) comprising a base frame portion (16A,B) adapted for placement on the floor underneath the urinal (FIG. 2) that allows variability for urinal users of differing sizes foot placement and an elevated sloped tray portion (10) disposed on top of the base portion that does not come in contact with the urinal and covers the open space between the users ankles and high shin area (FIG. 7); equipped with a detachable member (26) near the downward end of the sloped tray capable of receiving and absorbing urine deposits until such time the absorbent material (28) is emptied, replenished and replaced for continued use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Watkins
  • Patent number: 7348881
    Abstract: A reflective law enforcement vehicle decoy comprises an image of a law enforcement vehicles reflective areas (FIG. 2), such as pursuit lights (12ab), headlights (14ab), decals (18,) numbering area (24), spot light (16) and license plate (20) traced onto a suitable non-reflective surface and separated into groups (FIG. 4), covered with reflective material in various patterns (34,36,38,40), consistent to colors associated with a particular law enforcement agencies marking and coloring schemes, and attached to a suitable mounting platform (42) for placement along a roadway to allow passing motorist headlights to illuminate the decoy, thereby creating the illusion of a law enforcement vehicle (10), causing motorist to reduce speed in targeted areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Watkins
  • Patent number: 7150067
    Abstract: A windshield cleaning apparatus for clearing insect splatters and similar debris from a windshield having a single elongate wiping blade (16) near one extreme lengthwise edge, a elongate series of imbricate wiping blades near the opposite extreme lengthwise edge (20ah), and a elongate cleaning element (18) disposed in the center that allows cleaning fluids dispersed (48) on the windshield by the vehicles existing fluid dispensing system to be channeled (42) into the cleaning elements and blocked by the single wiping blade in a specific direction of travel (FIG. 7), and in the opposite direction of travel (FIG. 8) the series of imbricate wiping blades back side area (46) deflect dirty cleaning fluids out of the apparatus (50) aided by aid from a series of air channel openings (22ag).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Watkins
  • Patent number: 6289563
    Abstract: A new and improved repair kit for vertical blind slat connection points for repairing broken or torn vertical blind slat mounting holes comprising a pliable member that is placed on a torn or broken vertical blind slat, that is self-adjusting to compensate for various thicknesses and supports the weight of a blind slat by a fastener placed through a hole in a vertical blind slat and pliable member whereby the vertical blind slat may be reattached to the blind set thereby restoring its original functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Watkins
  • Patent number: 6226805
    Abstract: A manufactured article comprising a upper lid attachment piece (50), protruding member (12), housing unit (22), forward assist springs (40), slide-bolt (18) and handle (20) which is disposed on a toilet bowl, toilet lid and hinge connection points utilizing existing holes and fasteners whereby the user pulls a handle to the rear then lifts the toilet lid to gain access and closes the lid to automatically engage the system, thereby denying access of small children into the toilet bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Watkins
  • Patent number: 5996168
    Abstract: A casing attached to or made part of a standard windshield wiper assembly that extends a scraper blade to the surface of a vehicle windshield to dislodge insect remains and debris, with the aid of the wiper motion and a vehicle mist system. Once the desired cleaning effect is accomplished, the scraper is then retracted into the casing to allow normal operation of the vehicle's windshield wipers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Watkins