Patents by Inventor Frankie Lee Carter

Frankie Lee Carter 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: 8393351
    Abstract: The Dual Automatic Dryer and Washing Machine Protective Basin is a drip pan sized to fit both a washer and dryer, and to contain leakage from both appliances. The position of the washer and dryer can safely be swapped, and the pan can optionally be provided with an opening directly over a floor drain, which now need not be located under the washing machine. The front wall of the basin can be sized to clear a door or pedestal drawer; alternatively, the basin can have raised spots supporting the feet of the appliance or pedestal, so as to lift doors or drawers above the front wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Driptite, Inc.
    Inventors: Frankie Lee Carter, Paul Rahmes
  • Publication number: 20110180153
    Abstract: The Dual Automatic Dryer and Washing Machine Protective Basin is a drip pan sized to fit both a washer and dryer, and to contain leakage from both appliances. The position of the washer and dryer can safely be swapped, and the pan can optionally be provided with an opening directly over a floor drain, which now need not be located under the washing machine. The front wall of the basin can be sized to clear a door or pedestal drawer; alternatively, the basin can have raised spots supporting the feet of the appliance or pedestal, so as to lift doors or drawers above the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Frankie Lee Carter, Paul Rahmes
  • Patent number: 6412638
    Abstract: The damage control leak pan designed to contain leaking water from defective plumbing. The leak pan contains the leaking water in it reservoir thereby preventing water damage. Said leak pan is utilized to prevent an array of damage created by water leaking into numerous areas, namely under bathroom and kitchen sinks. The leak pan is capable of being adjusted to fit into various sink areas by means of a perforated lip surrounding the upper edge of the reservoir. The leak pan solves many current problems associated with defective plumbing with and inexpensive and simple solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventor: Frankie Lee Carter