Tommy Lee Ray

US Patent:

57909920, Aug 11, 1998

Filed:

Mar 29, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/623532

Inventors:

Tommy D. Ray - Lakehills TX

International Classification:

A47K 323

US Classification:

4599

Abstract:

A portable shower for outdoor use. The shower is provided with a pyramidal frame and a cover on the frame. The cover includes: a curtain portion defining an opening adjacent the apex of the frame, a waterproof floor portion removably secured to the bottom of the curtain portion upon which a user may stand, and a transparent roof portion removably secured over the opening at the apex of the frame. A collapsible water bottle having a darkened exterior surface for absorbing solar energy may be supported by the frame adjacent the opening. Under the influence of gravity, sun-warmed water may be discharged from the bottle through a short hose for bathing purposes.

US Patent:

57555060, May 26, 1998

Filed:

Oct 15, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/730183

Inventors:

Eric A. Ray - San Antonio TX
Steven H. Roberts - San Antonio TX
Tommy D. Ray - Lakehills TX

International Classification:

F21L 1508

US Classification:

362103

Abstract:

A badge or sign including a plate formed of light-transmissive material with a front side for bearing indicia. A light source is positioned within the plate to illuminate it from within. A pin is secured to the plate for attaching the plate to an article of apparel. Adjacent the pin, a clip is secured to the plate for carrying a battery capable of powering the light source. The clip has an integral hook for holding the free end of the pin. The pin and the hook are electrically connected with the battery and the light source so that the engagement of the pin with the hook to secure the badge to an article of apparel acts to permit the flow of an electrical current from the battery to the light source and to illuminate the light source. Disengagement of the pin and hook electrically disconnects the battery from the light source.