Patents by Inventor William J. Tolley

William J. Tolley 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: 5277214
    Abstract: A tent structure arranged to afford protection to an individual during a tire changing procedure, wherein the tent structure includes a U-shaped base rib, with a plurality of intermediate ribs and a leading rib, with each of the ribs pivotally mounted relative to a central axle, with web members extending between the ribs to afford protection to an individual positioned within the tent structure. The tent organization includes magnet members mounted to the leading rib for magnetic adherence to a body panel of an associated vehicle to enhance positioning of the tent structure relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Inventor: William J. Tolley