Patents by Inventor Bruce E. Whitacre

Bruce E. Whitacre 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: 6357824
    Abstract: A convertible beach/field apparatus comprises a one-piece seat/sled component fabricated of plastic or fiberglass. The component has a spoon-shaped front end and an inclined rear end. A frame is provided to support the component. The frame includes two quadrilateral members which share and are rotatable about a common side. The quadrilateral members may assume a first position whereby the apparatus can be used as an inclined seat. A second position of the quadrilateral members and the addition of wheels will allow the apparatus to be utilized as a cart. The component alone may function as a sled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: Bruce E. Whitacre