Patents by Inventor Beverly A. McQuain

Beverly A. McQuain 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: 4860776
    Abstract: A shield for a person has a shaft, a handle and a release trigger in the shaft. A plurality of ribs are pivotally attached to the shaft at the other end from the handle. A support is provided for the ribs and is movable between an open configuration in which the ribs extend mainly radially outwards and a closed configuration in which the ribs are adjacent the shaft. The release trigger holds the support in the closed configuration. A spring is provided for urging the support from the closed to the open configuration. A flexible cover is attached to the ribs, and the shield is dimensioned to withstand the impact from a large object, such as a dog, or a missile thrown at the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: Instant Defence Inc.
    Inventor: Beverly A. McQuain