Patents by Inventor Carl K. Aten, Jr.

Carl K. Aten, Jr. 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: 5135075
    Abstract: A child safety device used to restrain the freedom of movement and give protection against falling from a guardian attended, modern grocery cart. A safety device in light weight form that can be attached and released with the utmost ease and conveniently carried within the attendant's personal belongings. The belt component is wide enough to support the lower part of the abdomen. The front strap component of same width, braces the child's torso, conforms to and crisscrosses diagonally over the front mid section of the chest. Total tethering is accomplished by means of four clasp hooks. Two clasp hooks secure the shoulder straps to the top back seat of the modern grocery cart and two clasp hooks secure the belt components to the sides of the vertical frame or lower part of the fold down seat within the shopping cart and similar vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Inventors: Carl K. Aten, Jr., Rose R. Aten