Patents Examined by Vestan B. Booth
  • Patent number: 5944198
    Abstract: A bicycle stand including a swivelling axis in the transverse direction of the bicycle tire, around which axis the bicycle tire (9) pivots when it is placed in the bicycle stand (1). When pivoting around the swivelling axis, the bicycle tire (9) has an effect on elements that are arranged to render the catch (7) into a locking position when the bicycle tire (9) is in the bicycle stand (1). The catch (7) opens only when the bicycle tire (9) is pivoted around the swivelling axis when the tire is removed from the bicycle stand (1). By locking the bicycle tire (9) with a bicycle lock, the pivoting of the tire (9) around the swivelling axis is prevented, whereby the catch (7) will stay in the locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: Kalevi Ihalainen
  • Patent number: 5894945
    Abstract: A new multiple door paint rack system for consolidating doors and shutters for spray painting and storing in an organized assembly includes an elongated base member, a first support member secured vertically to one end of the base member, a second support member secured vertically to the opposite end, a cross beam slidably secured between the support members by an adjustable securing pin vertically adjustable, and a sliding swivel support assembly slidably secured to the elongated base member and the cross beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: William F. Curran