Patents by Inventor Andrew B. Winskas

Andrew B. Winskas 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: 5083690
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for detachably securing at least one garment to a supporting element. A preferred embodiment of the invention includes a retaining element for retaining at least one garment thereon. A connecting element is operably associated with the retaining element for connecting the retaining element to a supporting element. The connecting means includes a hook element for receiving the supporting member and a closure element operably associated with the hook element for securing the hook element to the supporting member. Detachable fastening means is provided for detachably fastening at least a portion of the closure element to the hook element whereby upon application of a predetermined force on the closure element in a first direction generally towards the retaining means, the portion of the closure element is detached from the hook element. The detachable fastening element includes at least a first rib and at least a first recess for receiving the first rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Inventor: Andrew B. Winskas
  • Patent number: 3966250
    Abstract: An enclosing structure for the load bed of a pickup truck capable of converting the truck to a small utility truck, large utility truck or camper. The structure includes a base section which is supported on the bed of the truck and overhangs the side panels, an upper section which attaches to the lower section and cooperates therewith to enclose the load bed of the truck, a first pair of doors hingedly secured to the base section, and a second pair of doors hingedly secured to the upper section. The upper section may constitute either a camper upper unit or utility truck extension or may be eliminated entirely and the roof structure secured directly to the lower section thereby forming a small utility truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Inventor: Andrew B. Winskas