Patents by Inventor Basil W. Wheeler

Basil W. Wheeler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6393636
    Abstract: A patient rotation system for rotating bedfast patients (P) on a periodic basis from his back to either side, from either side to his back, or from one side to the other side. The system includes, in combination, two major elements, a patient rotation device (10) and a rotation sheet (90) which permits a smooth, continual and rapid rotation of the bedfast patient (P).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Basil W. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 5181301
    Abstract: A vehicle warning system (1) is disclosed. The device includes a main housing (2) to which is attached a sound generator (7), a lighting system (4), a mounting bracket (4) which is used to attach the device to an emergency vehicle, and a trim ring (6) which conceals the structure for mounting the device. As a sound signal is produced by the generator (7) it passes through a nozzle (9) and an aperture (14) into a deflector means (3) which is designed to expand and direct the sound signal through carefully proportioned chambers (30) and (33) of the deflector (3) so as to direct the sound signal against the closed portion (15) of expander horn (16) and out the open portion of the expander horn (16). In operation the sound generating system is attached to an amplifier of well known design and is capable of producing a variety of sound signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Inventor: Basil W. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 5090760
    Abstract: An assembly for flexibly securing the fuel filler pipe of a vehicle to the body of the vehicle. The assembly includes a flexible support member which is designed to provide a "break-away" connection to a housing which is attached rigidly to the body of the vehicle. Thus, in the event that the vehicle is involved in an accident, the filler pipe connector is permitted to move relative to the body thereby reducing the chance of breakage between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel tank of the vehicle. In addition a rigid connector plate is rigidly attached to the fuel filler pipe. This connector plate serves to connect the filler pipe to the flexible support member and in the event of an accident, it serves to protect the open end area of the filler pipe so as to reduce the chance of damage thereto, and also serves to lessen the change of damage or disengagement of a fuel cap attached to the filler pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Inventor: Basil W. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 4884523
    Abstract: A vehicle warning system (1) is disclosed. The device includes a main housing (2) to which is attached a sound generator (7), a lighting system (5), a mounting bracket (4) which is used to attach the device to an emergency vehicle, and a trim ring (6) which conceals the mounting means of the device. As a sound signal is produced by the generator (7) it passes through a nozzle (9) and an aperture (14) into a deflector means (3) which is designed to expand and direct the sound signal through carefully proportioned chambers (30) and (33) of the deflector (3) so as to direct the sound signal against the closed portion (15) of expander horn (16) and out the open portion of the expander horn (16). In operation the sound generating system is attached to an amplifier of well known design and is capable of producing a variety of sound signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Inventor: Basil W. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 4718372
    Abstract: A vehicle warning system (1) is disclosed. The device includes a main housing (2) to which is attached a sound generator (7), a lighting system (5), a mounting bracket (4) which is used to attach the device to an energency vehicle, and a trim ring (6) which conceals the mounting means of the device. As a sound signal is produced by the generator (7) it passes through a nozzle (9) and an aperture (14) into a deflector means (3) which is designed to expand and direct the sound signal through carefully proportioned chambers (30) and (33) of the deflector (3) so as to direct the sound signal against the closed portion (15) of expander horn (16) and out the open portion of the expander horn (16). In operation the sound generating system is attached to an amplifier of well known design and is capable of producing a variety of sound signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Inventor: Basil W. Wheeler