Patents by Inventor A. Allen Draper

A. Allen Draper 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).

  • Publication number: 20090259546
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of generating business by providing incentives for clients to obtain goods and/or services from goods and service providers, wherein said providers refer clients to other providers and as said providers have incentives provided within the method to make said referrals. The method involves one central manager serving as a communications conduit among goods and service providers pooling their services into one joint goods and services cross-client referral cooperative group. The method provides an incentive system among group members for referring clients to other group members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Allen Draper
  • Patent number: 5183427
    Abstract: A toy collapsible house. A column of stacked segments supports the house, held together by a spring tensioned cord, impact triggered release of which slides stiff cord portions away from segment junctions, allowing column and house collapse. The column cord is lifted from above the roof to reassemble the house.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Inventor: A. Allen Draper
  • Patent number: 4805843
    Abstract: A food grater attachment which facilitates the use of a grater with receptacles of various sizes and shapes. The grater may be installed in a frame which is hinged to a clip for engaging the wall of the receptacle. The hinge incorporates locking provisions so that the frame and grater may be immobilized in selected inclined positions so that the grater is entirely over the mouth of the bowl or other receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Inventor: A. Allen Draper
  • Patent number: D300679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Inventor: A. Allen Draper