Patents by Inventor Gary V. Abel

Gary V. Abel 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).

  • Publication number: 20240038012
    Abstract: A curbside voter cart for transporting a voting terminal to a parked motorist, comprising a pair of opposing side-rails defined by contiguous tubing, a horizontal long-axle strut spanning the side-rails, a pair of wheels mounted on an axle supported in the long-axle strut, a forwardly-disposed stabilizer spanning the side-rails beneath the axle strut and projecting forward to a horizontal short-axle strut, and a pair of castors mounted on each side of the short-axle strut. In addition, a terminal support platform is adjustably mounted on the side-rails above the wheels and is repositionable anywhere along an upper extent of said side rails for adjustably positioning the voting terminal relative to a voter seated in a car. A voting terminal is supported on the terminal support platform by a pneumatic riser assembly that allows effortless vertical adjustment of the voting terminal to accommodate a range of vehicle types and heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventor: Gary V. Abel
  • Publication number: 20210343100
    Abstract: A curbside voter cart for transporting a voting terminal to a parked motorist, comprising a pair of opposing side-rails defined by contiguous tubing, a horizontal long-axle strut spanning the side-rails, a pair of wheels mounted on an axle supported in the long-axle strut, a forwardly-disposed stabilizer spanning the side-rails beneath the axle strut and projecting forward to a horizontal short-axle strut, and a pair of castors mounted on each side of the short-axle strut. In addition, a terminal support platform is adjustably mounted on the side-rails above the wheels and is repositionable anywhere along an upper extent of said side rails for adjustably positioning the voting terminal relative to a voter seated in a car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: 10151139
    Abstract: A multi-compartmentalized utility cart for storage, transport and or deployment of a quadrangle of four private voting terminals for generating paper ballots (one being ADA-compliant), or alternatively two four private voting stations plus a private VVPB tabulation station, all without moving the equipment off the multi-cart. The present invention provides the foregoing complete with multiple on-board optional deployable privacy panels and optional curtains attached to the cart at each station to enclose a voter standing or seated in front of the voting terminal or ballot box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventors: Gary V Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: 10011290
    Abstract: A utility cart for storage and transport of a touch-screen voting terminal, separate ballot counter, and multiple (collapsible) voting booths in a more convenient and secure manner. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side-rails of tubing bent in a rectangular loop with one or more pairs of horizontal struts for supporting a suspended shelving unit, wherein the vertical distance between a shelving unit and the corresponding pair of horizontal struts is adjustable to allow for various combinations of differently sized voting equipment to alternately be stored thereon. The suspended shelves increase the weight capacity of the shelving unit. The cart may also have a bumper along the bottom edge of a lower deck to allow several carts to be stored or transported together and moved by laypersons while minimizing the risk of injury or impact to equipment housed on the carts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Robert M. Giberson
  • Publication number: 20170314322
    Abstract: A multi-compartmentalized utility cart for storage, transport and or deployment of a quadrangle of four private voting terminals for generating paper ballots (one being ADA-compliant), or alternatively two four private voting stations plus a private VVPB tabulation station, all without moving the equipment off the multi-cart. The present invention provides the foregoing complete with multiple on-board optional deployable privacy panels and optional curtains attached to the cart at each station to enclose a voter standing or seated in front of the voting terminal or ballot box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: 9719294
    Abstract: A multi-compartmentalized utility cart for storage, transport and or deployment of a complete VVPB station inclusive of two private voting stations for generating paper ballots (one being ADA-compliant), plus it private VVPB tabulation station all without moving the equipment off the utility cart. The cart includes multiple on-board deployable privacy curtains attached to the cart at each station to enclose a voter standing or seated in front of the voting terminal or ballot box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160200337
    Abstract: A utility cart for storage and/or transport of voting or other machines or supplies in a more convenient and secure manner. The utility cart is capable of supporting a touch-screen voting terminal, separate ballot counter, and multiple (collapsible) voting booths. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side-rails defined by contiguous tubing bent in a closed rectangular loop with one or more pairs of horizontal struts for supporting a suspended shelving unit, wherein the vertical distance between a shelving unit and the corresponding pair of horizontal struts is adjustable to allow for various combinations of differently sized voting equipment to alternately be stored thereon. The suspended shelves further increase the weight capacity of the shelving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Robert M. Giberson
  • Publication number: 20150298716
    Abstract: A multi-compartmentalized utility cart for storage, transport and or deployment of a complete VVPB station inclusive of two private voting stations for generating paper ballots one being ADA-compliant), plus it private VVPB tabulation station all without moving the equipment off the utility cart. The cart includes multiple on-board deployable privacy curtains attached to the cart at each station to enclose a voter standing or seated in front of the voting terminal or ballot box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: 9058708
    Abstract: A utility cart for storage, transport and setup of voting devices into a completely-operational configuration, ready for use, while still on the cart. The utility cart employs a deployable privacy curtain that erects a 360 degree private voting environment around the equipment using the voting equipment. When loaded with a tabulator/ballot box, the cart may be wheeled from storage into a usable position in the precinct, onboard equipment plugged in, the utility cart deployed and privacy curtain erected, and the precinct is then ready for voting traffic. All the loaded equipment is fully protected during transport and restrained against lateral motion, and yet when deployed full access is given to the control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: 8474834
    Abstract: A voter cart capable of supporting a voting terminal in a portable, fully usable, and secure configuration. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side rails joined together in a spaced-apart configuration and mounted on casters, and a voting terminal housing interspaced between the side rails. The voting terminal is seated atop a bottom shelf of the voting terminal housing at waist-level for easy wheelchair voter access thereto. The voting terminal is restrained against lateral and vertical motion, and yet there is full access to the voting terminal's control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: 8181582
    Abstract: A voting booth that is easily transported between a polling-facility and a storage facility and is efficiently stored with other voting booths when not in use. The voting booth comprises a working surface, privacy panels, and a leg assembly. The leg assembly includes a plurality of casters. The voting booth components are configured to allow modular grouping and nesting with voting booths of like construction. The voting booth is light-weight and has a high degree of mobility. The nesting ability provides for efficient storage by minimizing the space needed to store multiple voting booths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: C.R. Daniels, Inc., Casto & Harris, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Publication number: 20120119635
    Abstract: A voter cart capable of supporting a voting terminal in a portable, fully usable, and secure configuration. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side rails joined together in a spaced-apart configuration and mounted on casters, and a voting terminal housing interspaced between the side rails. The voting terminal is seated atop a bottom shelf of the voting terminal housing at waist-level for easy wheelchair voter access thereto. The voting terminal is restrained against lateral and vertical motion, and yet there is full access to the voting terminal's control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Publication number: 20120111941
    Abstract: A utility cart for storage, transport and setup of voting devices into a completely-operational configuration, ready for use, while still on the cart. The utility cart employs a deployable privacy curtain that erects a 360 degree private voting environment around the equipment using the voting equipment. When loaded with a tabulator/ballot box, the cart may be wheeled from storage into a usable position in the precinct, onboard equipment plugged in, the utility cart deployed and privacy curtain erected, and the precinct is then ready for voting traffic. All the loaded equipment is fully protected during transport and restrained against lateral motion, and yet when deployed full access is given to the control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: 8075004
    Abstract: A voter cart capable of supporting a voting terminal in a portable, fully usable, and secure configuration. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side rails joined together in a spaced-apart configuration and mounted on casters, and a voting terminal housing interspaced between the side rails. The voting terminal is seated atop a bottom shelf of the voting terminal housing at waist-level for easy wheelchair voter access thereto. The voting terminal is restrained against lateral and vertical motion, and yet there is full access to the voting terminal's control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: C.R. Daniels, Inc., Casto & Harris, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: D683168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: D748881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Robert M. Giberson
  • Patent number: D748882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Robert M. Giberson
  • Patent number: D757386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventors: Gary V Abel, Robert M Giberson
  • Patent number: D794273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: D832001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventor: Gary V Abel