John J Rodgers

US Patent:

20110232339, Sep 29, 2011

Filed:

Mar 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/052268

Inventors:

Nicholas Norman - Fortson GA, US
John Rodgers - Hamilton GA, US

International Classification:

E05B 73/00
B65D 55/02

US Classification:

70 58, 70159

Abstract:

A portable lock box for enclosing and organizing a plurality of fishing rods with securement means to a base structure. A rectangular box is disclosed with a lockable, hinged roof and cut-outs that accommodate fishing rod penetrations on both lengthwise sides of the box. The box provides a secure container for transporting, protecting and housing a series of fishing rods. Securement means along the bottom of the box are accessible from the box interior and provide mounting points for the assembly to a base structure, preventing theft or movement during transportation. Fishing reels are housed within the internal cavity of the box to prevent theft and to protect them from external damage.

US Patent:

20130025180, Jan 31, 2013

Filed:

Oct 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/633972

Inventors:

Nicholas Norman - Hamilton GA, US
John Vernon Rodgers - Hamilton GA, US

International Classification:

A01K 97/08
A01K 97/06

US Classification:

43 26

Abstract:

A security box for a fishing rods and equipment is provided. The security box comprises four sidewalls, a bottom, and a hingedly attached lid. The lid lockably secures to a sidewall to prevent unauthorized access to the box's contents. Along the bottom of the box are a number of mounting holes and associated fasteners, so that the box can be removably secured to a large object like a boat or truck. Access to the mounting means is only available from within the box to keep thieves from stealing the box and its contents. A tackle box holder is disposed within the box to stop a tackle box from sliding around within the security box. Also provided is a set of cushioned inserts that protect the shafts of different styles of fishing rods and prevent them from banging into the walls of the box while the device is in transit.

US Patent:

20130161215, Jun 27, 2013

Filed:

Dec 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/335609

Inventors:

Bob H. Dowdy - Cusseta GA, US
Darrent D. Dowdy - Cataula GA, US
John Rodgers - Fortson GA, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/00

US Classification:

206320

Abstract:

An enclosure for protecting an air conditioning condenser unit is provided. The enclosure includes a cover for enclosing an outdoor condenser unit, the cover including (1) a metal frame for folding around and over the outdoor condenser unit, the metal frame including a plurality of panels, interconnected to at least one other panel and each panel having a plurality of metal edges, each panel sized for a corresponding section of the outdoor condenser unit, and each panel also includes a metal mesh extending between the metal edges, and (2) a metal security bar for interconnecting opposite panels via extension of the security bar underneath the outdoor condenser unit, whereby when folded around the outdoor condenser unit, the cover substantially approximates the shape of the outdoor condenser unit and prevents access to the outdoor condenser unit.