Patents by Inventor Carroll Morton

Carroll Morton 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: 20080271695
    Abstract: A power system is provided for a vehicle includes a primary combustion engine for powering a drive system of the vehicle for propelling the vehicle and non-drive systems associated with the vehicle in a first mode of operation. An auxiliary combustion engine is coupled to the primary engine for powering the non-drive systems in a second mode of operation when the primary combustion engine is powered off. The auxiliary engine is powered by the same fuel as the primary engine. The auxiliary combustion engine is coupled to the primary engine through at least one clutch that disengages and engages the auxiliary engine from the primary engine when the primary engine is powered on and off. A method of powering a vehicle is accomplished by powering a drive system of the vehicle for propelling the vehicle and non-drive systems associated with the vehicle through a primary combustion engine in a first mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Carroll Morton
  • Patent number: 6209345
    Abstract: A system for transporting ice cream to locations where freezer facilities are unavailable. The ice cream caddy system includes an insulated holder for containing a quantity of ice cream surrounded by a supply of ice and rock salt. The ice cream caddy system also includes holding facilities for holding and transporting a number of serving bowls and spoons as well as an ice cream scoop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventors: Carroll Morton, Jason L. Garrett