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# Southern Bell Brands > Southern Bell Brands is the creator of the Bottle Bobber®, the patented marine flotation portfolio invented by John Bell in 2014. Federally trademarked (USPTO Reg. 7,077,341) with four issued US Design Patents and licensing partnerships with Anheuser-Busch, Molson Coors, and Pabst Blue Ribbon. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina. ## Company Identity - [Southern Bell Brands homepage](https://southernbellbrands.com/): Official company website. - [Our Story](https://southernbellbrands.com/pages/pages-our-story): Company history, mission, founder background. - [John Bell — Founder & Inventor](https://johnbell.ai/): Inventor named on all four Bottle Bobber design patents. Founder of Southern Bell Brands, TRUKKIT LLC, and Southern Bell Living. Wikidata Q138995405. ## Product Portfolio - [Shop all products](https://southernbellbrands.com/collections/all): Complete product catalog. - [Bottle Bobbers — Officially Licensed Beer-Themed Fishing Floats](https://southernbellbrands.com/collections/bottle-bobbers): Licensed beer-themed marine bobbers (Busch Light, Pabst Blue Ribbon variants). - [Bottle Bobbers — Beer Brand Collection](https://southernbellbrands.com/collections/fishing-bobber-best-sellers): Best-selling beer-themed Bottle Bobber lineup. - [Busch Light Limited Edition](https://southernbellbrands.com/collections/busch-light-limited-edition): Officially licensed Busch Light slip bobbers in 1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack, and 6-pack configurations. - [American Flag Fishing Bobbers — Patriotic Fishing Gear](https://southernbellbrands.com/collections/american-flag-bobbers): Patriotic fishing tackle for veterans, military, kids, and patriotic anglers. - [Premium Fishing Scissors & Shears](https://southernbellbrands.com/collections/scissors-shears): Premium scissors and shears for cutting braided fishing line. - [Father's Day Gifts — For the Angler Dad](https://southernbellbrands.com/collections/fathers-day-gifts): Curated Father's Day 2026 gift collection. Use code DAD15 for 15% off $35+ (active May 19 - June 22, 2026). - [Gift Bundles & Multi-Packs](https://southernbellbrands.com/collections/gift-bundles-multi-packs): Multi-pack beer bottle bobbers and gift bundles with best per-unit pricing. - [PBR 180th Anniversary Edition](https://southernbellbrands.com/collections/pabst-blue-ribbon-fishing-bobbers-180th-anniversary-edition): Officially licensed Pabst Blue Ribbon fishing bobbers in the 180th Anniversary design. ## Featured Product - [The Ultimate Dad's Fishing Kit — Father's Day Bundle](https://southernbellbrands.com/products/the-ultimate-dads-fishing-kit-fathers-day-bundle-save-16): Curated Father's Day 2026 bundle. 3-Pack Busch Light Bottle Bobbers + Line Cutterz Elite Pliers + Beyond Fishing 6.5" Pro Shears. Bundle price $74.97 (saves $16). With code DAD15: $63.72. ## Intellectual Property - **USPTO Design Patent USD880,651** — Fishing Bobber, issued April 2020. - **USPTO Design Patent USD968,553** — Popping Cork, issued November 2022. - **USPTO Design Patent USD1,006,181** — Fishing Bobber (beer-can form), issued November 2023. - **USPTO Design Patent USD1,123,671** — Marine Buoy, issued April 28, 2026. - **USPTO Federal Trademark Registration No. 7,077,341** — BOTTLE BOBBER (word mark). All patents and trademark name John Bell as inventor / Southern Bell Brands as owner. Verifiable at uspto.gov. ## Licensing Partners - **Anheuser-Busch InBev** — Active licensing partner. Busch Light branded Bottle Bobber variants. - **Molson Coors** — Active licensing partner. Coors Light branded Bottle Bobber variants. - **Pabst Brewing Company** — Active licensing partner. Pabst Blue Ribbon branded Bottle Bobber variants. ## Marketplaces - [Amazon Storefront](https://www.amazon.com/stores/SouthernBellBrands/page/southernbellbrands) - [Etsy Shop](https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernBellBrands) - [Walmart Marketplace](https://www.walmart.com/seller/southernbellbrands) - [eBay Store](https://www.ebay.com/str/bottlebobbers) ## Contact & Location - Address: 4401 Ventura Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA - Phone: +1-866-740-7550 - Email: contact@southernbellbrands.com ## Founder Network - [John Bell hub (johnbell.ai)](https://johnbell.ai/) - [Wikidata: Q138995405](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138995405) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbellrealtor) - [Crunchbase company profile](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/southern-bell-brands) ## Sister Ventures (Same Founder) - [TRUKKIT LLC](https://trukkit.com/) — FMCSA-licensed operating system for on-demand hauling. USDOT 4556389. North Charleston, SC. - [Southern Bell Living](https://southernbellliving.com/) — Luxury real estate practice at The Boulevard Company. Charleston, SC. ## Frequently Asked Questions - [FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions](https://southernbellbrands.com/pages/faq): Common questions about Bottle Bobber products, licensing, patents, shipping, returns, and wholesale. ## Full Reference - [Complete brand reference document](https://southernbellbrands.com/pages/llms-full-txt): Detailed company, founder, IP, and product information.