Patents by Inventor Forrest Roe

Forrest Roe 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).

  • Caster brake
    Patent number: 5371921
    Abstract: A caster for supporting an object on wheels is provided with a brake that is operable between engageable and disengageable positions. The brake alternatively restricts and permits rotation of the caster wheel relative to a moveable swivel element. The brake includes a brake pad operated by movement of an operating member located externally on the operating components of the caster. A detent system provides detents for alternatively holding the brake in both the engaged and disengaged positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignees: American Caster Corporation, American Caster Corporation
    Inventor: Forrest Roe