Patents by Inventor William M. Hincher, Sr.

William M. Hincher, Sr. 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: 10918570
    Abstract: A medication container information concealment system includes a privacy label including a first side and a second side, a backing, and a tabular insert. The backing is configured to be peeled off of the second side and is detachably adhered to the second side. The tabular insert is detachably coupled to the second side via a perforated tab. The tabular insert includes tracking information. In response to a peeling off of the backing from the second side, an entirety of the second side is configured to wrap around and permanently affix to an outer surface of a container. The privacy label is configured to conceal information remaining on the outer surface of the container, leaving a portion of the first side exposed outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: William M. Hincher, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6691467
    Abstract: An illuminated safety or security gate having an optional audible alarm device. The gate includes an electrically operated light adapted to illuminate the gate directly, to project a visible signal away from the gate, or both. The gate includes an electrical system having a power source to supply power, controls, and conductors connecting the light, power source, and controls. Optionally, the controls include a programmable timer, a light-sensitive (photo-electric) controller or a motion sensor to control operation of the light, and a manual switch which controls intensity of the light. Additionally, the motion sensor controls both the light and the audible alarm. The various controls may be combined if desired. A remote controller is optionally provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: William M. Hincher, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6641286
    Abstract: There is provided an illuminated mounting system for storing a small, domestic type fire extinguisher in a manner allowing quick location and retrieval in the event of a fire. A rear section of a housing is plugged into a convenient electrical outlet and a fire extinguisher is mounted thereon. In a first embodiment, a front section of the housing, containing an illuminating beacon/nightlight and a rechargeable flashlight, hinges closed to secure the fire extinguisher in place. The mount/locator may be used as a flashlight either with or without the fire extinguisher in place. In a second embodiment, the illuminating beacon/nightlight and a rechargeable flashlight plug into a receptacle in the rear housing allowing use of the flashlight without disturbing the fire extinguisher. The second embodiment may also have one or more supplementary outlets which replace or supplement the receptacle into which the mount/locator is plugged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: William M. Hincher, Sr.