Patents by Inventor Charles Herring

Charles Herring 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: 5634685
    Abstract: An inflatable/deflatable cushion system adapted for installation onto a motorcycle seat may be operated either manually or electrically operated. In the latter case, an electrically operated air compressor is supported on the motorcycle and connected in a pneumatic path to an air port on the cushion. An electrical switch in electrical communication with a source of electrical power on the vehicle includes a first position activating the air compressor, causing the cushion to inflate, and a second position causing the cushion to deflate. In the preferred embodiment the cushion is generally U-shaped and attached to the motorcycle seat such that the rounded section of the U is most rearward on the seat with the ends of the U pointing forwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Inventor: Charles Herring
  • Patent number: 4679365
    Abstract: An emergency exit structure for a personnel housing chamber including an exit opening sized and positioned relative the floor of the chamber to permit personnel to exit from the chamber in a crawling position on the floor of the chamber in the event of an emergency, a door assembly, including a releasably locked door panel covering the exit opening when not in emergency use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Inventor: Charles Herring