Patents by Inventor Benjamin Chase Carter

Benjamin Chase Carter 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: 9108697
    Abstract: A collapsible trailer for exercising or transporting an animal. The trailer is attachable to a vehicle, such as a bicycle, and features a floor capable of retracting into a running position where an animal is able to run on the ground and deploying into a riding position where an animal can ride without having to exert itself. The trailer is further capable of collapsing utilizing hinged connections between trailer sides in order to have the trailer fold flat to occupy a reduced floor area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventors: Anna Lee Carter, Benjamin Chase Carter
  • Patent number: 8950767
    Abstract: Disclosed is a trailer for attachment to a vehicle. The trailer includes a frame having a first side and a second side that define a bottom area bordered by the first and second sides. Connected to the frame is an attachment arm configured to attach the trailer to the vehicle. At least one floor panel, supported by the frame, is included and is configured to selectively transition between a riding position and a running position. When the floor panel is in its riding position, the trailer is configured to carry and transport an animal. When the floor panel is in its running position, the trailer is configured to exercise the animal such that the animal is free to move under its own power in connection with the vehicle as the vehicle moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Anna Lee Carter, Benjamin Chase Carter
  • Publication number: 20140216352
    Abstract: A collapsible trailer for exercising or transporting an animal. The trailer is attachable to a vehicle, such as a bicycle, and features a floor capable of retracting into a running position where an animal is able to run on the ground and deploying into a riding position where an animal can ride without having to exert itself. The trailer is further capable of collapsing utilizing hinged connections between trailer sides in order to have the trailer fold flat to occupy a reduced floor area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: ANNA LEE CARTER, BENJAMIN CHASE CARTER
  • Publication number: 20120126505
    Abstract: Disclosed is a trailer for attachment to a vehicle. The trailer includes a frame having a first side and a second side that define a bottom area bordered by the first and second sides. Connected to the frame is an attachment arm configured to attach the trailer to the vehicle. At least one floor panel, supported by the frame, is included and is configured to selectively transition between a riding position and a running position. When the floor panel is in its riding position, the trailer is configured to carry and transport an animal. When the floor panel is in its running position, the trailer is configured to exercise the animal such that the animal is free to move under its own power in connection with the vehicle as the vehicle moves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Anna Lee Carter, Benjamin Chase Carter