Patents by Inventor Francis M. Wile

Francis M. Wile 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: 6139164
    Abstract: A mobile light panel stand supports a light panel suited to treat humans who are in need of exposure to light in a manner known as light therapy. The stand has two pair of hinged legs. Each pair of legs has a brace member to provide a solid two-legged assembly. The two two-legged assemblies are connected by collapsible braces which allow the device to fold into a narrow posture for passage through doorways. The base of the opened assembly has an anti-tipping wide stance for use by hospitals where patients may lean on the device for support. One set of legs has an upper extension which supports the light panel between the two two-legged assemblies via adjustable nuts and bolts. The light panel can be tilted by adjusting the adjustable nuts. In the preferred embodiment the angle between the front and rear H shaped support legs is adjustable between zero and 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Charles J. Bolta
    Inventors: Charles J. Bolta, Francis M. Wile
  • Patent number: 5733032
    Abstract: A mobile light panel stand supports a light panel suited to treat humans who are in need of exposure to light in a manner known as light therapy. The stand has two pair of hinged legs. Each pair of legs has a brace member to provide a solid two-legged assembly. The two two-legged assemblies are connected by collapsible braces which allow the device to fold into a narrow posture for passage through doorways. The base of the opened assembly has an anti-tipping wide stance for use by hospitals where patients may lean on the device for support. One set of legs has an upper extension which supports the light panel between the two two-legged assemblies via adjustable nuts and bolts. The light panel can be tilted by adjusting the adjustable nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Charles J. Bolta
    Inventors: Charles J. Bolta, Francis M. Wile