Patents by Inventor Frank M. West

Frank M. West 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).

  • Automobile horn circuit and replacement part therefor
    Patent number: 4516001
    Abstract: A replacement electrical brush for an auto horn circuit in which a metal rod has an enlarged head which rides on a slip ring on the underside of the auto's steering wheel. When the original brush head comprising the enlarged head becomes worn and inoperative the replacement brush head of the present invention is slipped over the worn brush head to provide a replacement. The replacement brush head can be a simple metal cap. The invention eliminates the necessity of removing and replacing the entire metal rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Inventor: Frank M. West