Patents by Inventor Tommy Alvin Howe

Tommy Alvin Howe 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).

  • Low wattage light bulb message maker
    Patent number: 5655322
    Abstract: An adjustable device for receiving and displaying decorative light emitting units to describe alpha-numeric characters, messages and designs in a variety of sizes and configurations using the same component parts. The device includes a plurality of identical elongate socket bar members attached in rows on two or more identical elongate hanger members. The socket bar members can be arranged in a variety of vertical spacings and horizontal offsettings on the hanger members. The assembled device allows the simultaneous lateral rotation of the socket bar members on the hanger members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: Tommy Alvin Howe