Patents by Inventor George W. Robinson

George W. Robinson 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).

  • Brake pedal positioning apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7313951
    Abstract: A pedal positioning apparatus has a ratcheting assembly that includes a handle, a shaft, an attachment arm that extends from the handle and at least one trigger. The pedal positioning apparatus also includes a lever arm having a first end and a second end. The lever arm is pivotally connected to the handle at one end and also includes a pedal hooking feature at the other end. The pedal positioning apparatus further includes a bracket connected to the bar to support a pedal-contacting pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: George W. Robinson, Brian T. Moore, James N. Banyai
  • Electric pressing iron having indicating ready light
    Patent number: 4189855
    Abstract: Ready light circuit is provided comprising a simple third switch blade added to standard thermostat two-blade switch in electric iron. Light is activated when bimetallic element of switch drives third blade into engagement with other blade as iron reaches set temperature. Light stays illuminated as long as main contacts of standard-type blades remain open. When thermostat calls for more heat, light in circuit which is across main contacts, is shorted out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Assignee: Scovill Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: George W. Robinson