Patents by Inventor Dorothy L. Chapman

Dorothy L. Chapman 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: 5054837
    Abstract: An apparatus for dividing a common seat between a plurality of children includes a planar panel including mounting apparatus to secure the panel in an orthogonal relationship relative to an associated seat. The mounting apparatus includes "J" shaped type members to secure the panel to an adjacent vertical portion of an associated seat, as well as telescoping members to engage opposed surfaces to frictionally engage such surfaces to maintain the panel in a fixed orientation. The panel optionally includes an opening provided with an open mesh framework to permit visual association between the children, as well as pockets for such children to position various items during a travel procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventor: Dorothy L. Chapman