Patents by Inventor George T. Simpson

George T. Simpson 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: 8215893
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a motorized device that can be operated by one person to load and unload a motorcycle onto and off of a truck bed or similar cargo area of a motor vehicle or trailer. The device taught herein may be employed to lift a motorcycle to the level of the truck bed then moved within the bed for transport and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: George T Simpson
  • Publication number: 20110194919
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a motorized device that can be operated by one person to load and unload a motorcycle onto and off of a truck bed or similar cargo area of a motor vehicle or trailer. The device taught herein may be employed to lift a motorcycle to the level of the truck bed then moved within the bed for transport and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: George T. Simpson
  • Patent number: 5140922
    Abstract: A lift is placeable in a waterbody for a watercraft having a water intake port and a water drawing device for drawing water through the water intake port. The lift includes a tank. The tank has an interior and an exterior, with the interior including a chamber. The tank also has an upper surface configured for receiving the watercraft, and a water inflow port and a selectively actuable valve for permitting water to flow into the chamber. A water outflow port is provided which is configured to be matable with the water intake port. The water intake port of the watercraft can be mated with the water outflow port of the tank to permit the water drawing device of the watercraft to draw water out of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: James W. Bowman
    Inventors: James W. Bowman, George T. Simpson, Paul A. Simpson