Patents by Inventor William T. Howell, Jr.

William T. Howell, 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).

  • Sprinkler head support
    Patent number: 4521036
    Abstract: A knock-down low cost stable support structure for a lawn sprinkler head consists of a standpipe whose upper end is connected to the sprinkler head and whose lower end is connected to a garden hose, and a tripod stand supporting the standpipe. The stand includes separable legs secured by fasteners which also engage supporting brackets on the standpipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Inventors: William T. Howell, Jr., John T. Howell, Danny T. Howell
  • Octagonal trampoline
    Patent number: 4381861
    Abstract: A trampoline perimeter frame and the support legs for the perimeter frame are fabricated as identically sized and shaped members enabling the use of only one fabricating jig. Connecting elements hold the support legs rigidly in planes perpendicular to the plane occupied by the perimeter frame and resist relative rotation of the legs and perimeter frame. Strength, simplicity and economy of manufacture are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Inventors: William T. Howell, Jr., Danny T. Howell, John T. Howell