Patents by Inventor Vern S. Kirkendall

Vern S. Kirkendall 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: 4812054
    Abstract: This invention provides an insulated carrier for rectangular cardboard wine and beverage containers which have spigot dispensers. The carrier is a rectangular housing formed by an assemblage of panels. The panels have two outer layers of a flat material, fabric or pliable plastic, encasing at least one inner layer of thermal insulation. The panels, including a top panel, a base panel, a back panel, two side panels, and an openable front panel are attached one to the other along edge seams except for the openable front panel. The openable front panel is attached only on the top edge to the edge of the top panel. Both side edges of the openable front panel are removably attached by zippers to exposed edges of the two side panels and removably fastenable at the bottom edge to an exposed edge of the base panel by Velcro brand fasteners or the equivalent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Inventor: Vern S. Kirkendall
  • Patent number: 4796909
    Abstract: This invention provides a light weight, four wheeled pull-type service cart designed to transport heavy loads over sandy terrain. The bed of the cart is adjustable to accommodate different sized cargo ranging from large ice chests to small individual items or firewood. An accessory fabric storage pouch is available which can be attached to the transported cargo and is especially designed to carry folding chairs along with other beach items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Inventor: Vern S. Kirkendall