Patents by Inventor Vernon Lee Mayes, Jr.

Vernon Lee Mayes, Jr. 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).

  • Publication number: 20090009039
    Abstract: An outdoor storage device for storing items, particularly items for use at a beach, lake, river or any other outdoor recreational activity. The storage device is comprised of a four-sided bin with a perforated bottom and hinged lid. The bottom of the bin contains one or more recessed anchor mounting holes for anchoring the bin to the ground such that the connection of the box and anchor bolt (or anchor stake or rod) is accessible only from the inside of the bin. A locking mechanism is attached to the box and includes a lock bolted to either the lid or front sidewall of the bin. The outdoor storage device may be rented as a storage means for condo owners, resort or theme park patrons, beach or lake visitors, etc. Alternatively, the outdoor storage device may be portable and temporarily anchored in the sand or other surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Beach Box LLC
    Inventor: Vernon Lee Mayes, JR.
  • Patent number: D587454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventor: Vernon Lee Mayes, Jr.