Patents by Inventor Patricia A. Porco

Patricia A. Porco 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: 4922558
    Abstract: The present invention includes two frame members (10,12), each of which includes two elongated side legs (14,16) joined at the top by crossbars (20,21) and near the bottom by a cross piece (26). The two frame members (10,12) are rotatably connected to each other at approximately the center points of the side legs (14,16). A web-like support element (24) extends between the tops of the two frame members (10,12). Foot portions (E,E') are provided at the lower end of each side leg (14,16) and extend downwardly to a support surface. Suction cups (44) are positioned on the end of each side leg (14,16). The side legs (14,16) are configured and arranged such that the article angles forwardly when it is positioned on a horizontal surface, with the web-like support element (24) also being at an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Inventor: Patricia A. Porco