Patents by Inventor Tristram W. Himmele

Tristram W. Himmele 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: 7031068
    Abstract: A hands-free binocular visor headgear for viewing sporting and other events where it is desirable to use binoculars but also have the free use of the hands. An adjustable head securing device secures the unit to the user's head. Binoculars or other optics are attached to the head securing device such that they can be pivoted between an in-use and a not in-use position and can be adjusted for a usercs eyes. The unit can also optionally contain removable or fixed earmuffs, a removable or fixed electronics module that can contain a radio, MPEG player or other electronics, removable or fixed earphone and/or a removable or fixed microphone. The user can pick and choose what exact equipment he or she needs for a particular sporting event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Tristram W. Himmele
  • Publication number: 20040237176
    Abstract: A hands-free binocular visor headgear for viewing sporting and other events where it is desirable to use binoculars but also have the free use of the hands. An adjustable head securing device secures the unit to the user's head. Binoculars or other optics are attached to the head securing device such that they can be pivoted between an in-use and a not in-use position and can be adjusted for a usercs eyes. The unit can also optionally contain removable or fixed earmuffs, a removable or fixed electronics module that can contain a radio, MPEG player or other electronics, removable or fixed earphone and/or a removable or fixed microphone. The user can pick and choose what exact equipment he or she needs for a particular sporting event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Tristram W. Himmele
  • Patent number: 6793262
    Abstract: An ashtray that mounts on the exterior of a vehicle that avoids the undesirable conditions of internal ashtrays. The ashtray can mount on a vehicle window, in a vent, or under a vehicle exterior mirror. The ashtray can also be built-in to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The window version of the ashtray can contain hook/loop material (VELCRO) to attach it to the vehicle window and magnets so that the ashtray can automatically attach to the vehicle metal when the window is lowered. The mirror mounted version can contain a polished face to act as part of the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventors: Mark C. Sloan, Tristram W. Himmele
  • Publication number: 20040140684
    Abstract: An ashtray that mounts on the exterior of a vehicle that avoids the undesirable conditions of internal ashtrays. The ashtray can mount on a vehicle window, in a vent, or under a vehicle exterior mirror. The ashtray can also be built-in to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The window version of the ashtray can contain hook/loop material (VELCRO) to attach it to the vehicle window and magnets so that the ashtray can automatically attach to the vehicle metal when the window is lowered. The mirror mounted version can contain a polished face to act as part of the mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Mark C. Sloan, Tristram W. Himmele
  • Patent number: 6682117
    Abstract: An ashtray that mounts on the exterior of a vehicle that avoids the undesirable conditions of internal ashtrays. The ashtray can mount on a vehicle window, in a vent, or under a vehicle exterior mirror. The ashtray can also be built-in to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The window version of the ashtray can contain hook/loop material (VELCRO) to attach it to the vehicle window and magnets so that the ashtray can automatically attach to the vehicle metal when the window is lowered. The mirror mounted version can contain a polished face to act as part of the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventors: Mark C. Sloan, Tristram W. Himmele
  • Publication number: 20030132642
    Abstract: An ashtray that mounts on the exterior of a vehicle that avoids the undesirable conditions of internal ashtrays. The ashtray can mount on a vehicle window, in a vent, or under a vehicle exterior mirror. The ashtray can also be built-in to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The window version of the ashtray can contain hook/loop material (VELCRO) to attach it to the vehicle window and magnets so that the ashtray can automatically attach to the vehicle metal when the window is lowered. The mirror mounted version can contain a polished face to act as part of the mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Mark C. Sloan, Tristram W. Himmele
  • Patent number: 6369958
    Abstract: A binocular assembly that includes a hands free support mechanism for supporting the binoculars in front of the user's eyes without using any of the user's hands. The hands free support mechanism includes an adjustable head securing strap and a pair of positioning arms. Each of the pair of positioning arms rigidly extends from one of the binocular elements of a user adjustable binocular assembly at an angle “A” of between twenty-five and forty-five degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Tristram W. Himmele