Patents by Inventor Robert L. Prior

Robert L. Prior 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: 6230582
    Abstract: An awning is attached to and wound on a spring loaded roller. The roller rotates on shafts secured to shaft mounts at each end. The shaft mount is secured on the end of a support arm. A crank has a two prong engagement member that fits in a slot of the shaft mount. The shaft mount is released from the support arm and the crank is turned to adjust spring force in the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Becker, Robert D. Anderson, Robert L. Prior
  • Patent number: 4706975
    Abstract: A shopping attachment is disclosed for direct connection to a conventional shopping cart to allow the cart to be safely utilized by and serve as a support for disabled persons. The attachment comprises a pair of spaced tubular members attachable to the shopping cart. Each of the tubular members has a wheel mounted to a lower portion thereof. The tubular members are formed to have a horizontal support section for supporting a portion of the weight of the user. The horizontal support section preferably extends forward of the wheels attached to the tubular members to provide greater support and stability to the user. A braking mechanism is disposed in engageable frictional contact with the wheel and a braking mechanism handle is provided for regulating the operation of the braking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Inventors: Christopher L. Arena, Robert L. Prior