Patents by Inventor George G. Grigel

George G. Grigel 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: 5188325
    Abstract: A cap suspension apparatus (20) includes an elongated support member (22) and a plurality of cap engagement assemblies (24). The support member (22) is arranged to be releasably interconnected in series with another support member of similar construction. Each of the cap engagement assemblies (24) is rotatably borne by the support member (22) and operable to slidably receive a button (74) or other respective part of a cap (76) thereby supporting the cap (76) in an adjustable orientation relative to the support member (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Calvin's Cap Racks
    Inventors: Calvin A. Hilty, Larry J. Raid, George G. Grigel
  • Patent number: 4979457
    Abstract: A support apparatus for positioning a protective cover in a predetermined substantially sheltering attitude relative to an open cockpit of a watercraft, the support apparatus including a plurality of adjustable support members which are positioned in supporting relation relative to the cockpit, and which are individually operable to maintain the protective covering in a predetermined sheltering attitude relative to the open cockpit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: Peter M. Sommerhauser
    Inventors: Peter M. Sommerhauser, John L. Beard, George G. Grigel