Frank D Pickens

US Patent:

8302344, Nov 6, 2012

Filed:

Sep 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/874582

Inventors:

Frank D. Pickens - Montgomery TX, US

International Classification:

A01K 97/24

US Classification:

43 172

Abstract:

A lure retriever for retrieving a snagged fishing lure attached to a fishing line includes a hollow central body member having a first threaded end and a second end, and a longitudinal slot extending through part of the central body member, at least one chain member connected to the central body member, and a first end cap having a complementary threaded surface to enable threaded connection to said first threaded end and having a longitudinal slot extending at least through part of the first end cap and wherein when the first cap is connected to the first threaded end the slots can be both positioned in alignment to permit line passage therethrough and nonalignment to prevent line passage therethrough.

US Patent:

46873058, Aug 18, 1987

Filed:

Sep 13, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/775572

Inventors:

Richard J. Harris - Houston TX
Frank D. Pickens - Houston TX

Assignee:

Spy-Mirrors, Inc. - Deer Park TX

International Classification:

B60R 104
G02B 718

US Classification:

350624

Abstract:

The rear view system of the present invention allows a mirror to be mounted in the back of a bus which is effectively isolated from the vibration of the bus body thereby providing the driver a clear view of the passengers seated in the back of the bus even in buses having high back seats. The rear view system includes a mirror mounted to a backing support member. The backing support member is secured to the back of the bus using mounting brackets. A pair of matched mounting brackets is provided. Each bracket includes a lower strut fixedly mounted to the interior wall of the bus at one end and pivotally mounted to the backing support member adjacent the lower end of the mirror. An upper strut connected to the interior wall of the bus at a first end and connected to the backing support member adjacent the upper end of the mirror at a second end. The second end of the upper strut is adapted to translate with respect to the backing support member thereby allowing the mirror to pivot about the pivotal connection between the lower strut and the backing support member.