Patents by Inventor John D. Cormier

John D. Cormier 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: 7419347
    Abstract: A tool support apparatus for supporting tools from a vehicle hitch receiver includes a tongue bar mountable to a vehicle hitch receiver of a vehicle and extending outwardly from a rear of the vehicle. An outrigger bar is coupled to the tongue bar and is positioned substantially perpendicular to the tongue bar. A pair of stabilizer jacks is rotatably coupled to opposing ends of said outrigger bar. Each of said stabilizer jacks is configured to engage the ground surface to stabilize the outrigger bar and the tongue bar when weight is applied to the tongue bar. A mounting plate is mounted on the tongue bar to receive the tools. The mounting plate has a plurality of mounting apertures extending therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventor: John D. Cormier
  • Patent number: 4585196
    Abstract: A television support apparatus for use on an automobile front seat or center arm rest utilized for rear seat viewing. The frame is generally U-shaped to fit over the back rest of the front seat or center arm rest and is secured to the seat or center arm rest by straps which are tightened around the seat or arm rest. The portable television is secured to the frame by channel members which receive the base of the television and also by a strap which is tightened around the frame and television. The rearward facing portion of the frame is provided with speakers connected to the television.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Inventor: John D. Cormier