Thomas B Lykens

US Patent:

6453588, Sep 24, 2002

Filed:

Mar 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/537113

Inventors:

Thomas B. Lykens - Lake Winnebago MO 64034

International Classification:

G09F 300

US Classification:

40308, 280 33992

Abstract:

A magnetically receptive carrier plate for a conventional shopping cart is provided for the convenient in-store use of magnetic mount shopping aids such as a notepad/coupon holder writing implement holder or calculator The magnetically receptive carrier plate is rotatable around the handlebar of a conventional shopping cart and can present either magnetically receptive surface or to the shopper for the convenient magnetic mounting of portable notepad/coupon holder pencil holder or calculator Supported on one side by the handlebar holder the other end of the carrier plate rests on either the upper rear transverse rod or the child seat upper transverse rod of the cart Additionally, the carrier plate can be rotated rearwardly over the handlebar toward the shopper to hang downwardly in front of the shopper. In this orientation the accessories and can be magnetically secured to the now vertical surface and are safely and conveniently out of the reach of a child occupying the childs seat.

US Patent:

20030145500, Aug 7, 2003

Filed:

Jul 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/208620

Inventors:

Thomas Lykens - Lake Winnebago MO, US

International Classification:

G09F003/18

US Classification:

040/661010

Abstract:

A combination magnetic mount pen holder and cap is provided for convenient releasable attachment to a magnetically receptive surface and additionally serves as a safety cap protecting the user from punctures and ink leaks while transporting the writing implement to remote locations for reattachment to other magnetically receptive surfaces. The magnetic holder provides the user with a convenient standoff distance from the magnetically receptive surface allowing the user to easily grasp the writing implement for immediate and convenient use.

US Patent:

55990444, Feb 4, 1997

Filed:

Nov 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/555141

Inventors:

Thomas B. Lykens - Lake Winnebago MO

International Classification:

B42D 304

US Classification:

281 191

Abstract:

A transparent protective casing for wire bound notebooks featuring a flared top opening. The flared shape of the top aperture affords enhanced protection for wire bindings and easy insertion and removal of items. The transparency of the invention allows for convenient viewing of the contents, and the dimensions may vary to accommodate a variety of wire bound products.

US Patent:

60626984, May 16, 2000

Filed:

Apr 19, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/229619

Inventors:

Thomas B. Lykens - Lake Winnebago MO

International Classification:

G02B 508

US Classification:

359850

Abstract:

A system for creating video generated decorative images is provided which includes a projecting device for generating an image and first and second reflecting members including reflective surfaces oriented at an angle of 90. degree. or less to the display surface of the projecting device and of less than 180. degree. to one another. A pleasing and changing kaleidoscopic image is visible when facing the display surface or screen and the first and second reflecting surfaces by the mutual reflection of the images on the screen and the reflecting members. In one preferred embodiment, the junction forming the apex between the reflecting members is inclined to present the appearance of a pentagonal kaleidoscopic image. In another preferred embodiment, one-way mirrors are used to generate further reflections visible from outside the system. The projecting device is preferably a computer monitor which displays randomly generated patterns to produce a dynamic, self-illuminating kaleidoscopic effect.