Patents by Inventor Christopher B. Spater

Christopher B. Spater 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: 7669907
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to an apparatus for partitioning seats in a vehicle. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a first partition for separating the back row of seats from the front row of seat in a vehicle; and at least one mounting member for securing the partition to the front row seat. The present invention also relates to an apparatus for partitioning a seat from an adjoining seat, and further includes a second partition, attached to the first partition, and at least one mounting member attaching the second partition to the backseat. The present invention also includes methods for separating or partitioning pets, children, groceries, etc. from adjoining seats of a vehicle by using the apparatus described herein. Also embodied are systems, vehicles and kits that include the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Motivation Design, LLC
    Inventors: Gordon C. Spater, Christopher B. Spater, Ryan C. Meers
  • Publication number: 20090315357
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire cover or casing that includes two flexible sides and a central member. The flexible sides have a width sufficient to essentially cover a sidewall of a tire, while allowing, when mounted on the tire, access to the inner opening of the tire; and a securing device for securing the side over the sidewall of the tire. The central member has sufficient length to essentially cover a tire tread; and an adjusting device for adjusting the size of the tire cover or casing to fit the tire. The present invention further includes methods for changing a flat tire, for storing a seasonal tire, and for covering tires for use in a show room or the ground. Additionally, the present invention relates to wheel assemblies and emergency roadside kits, both including the tire cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher B. Spater, Ryan C. Meers
  • Patent number: 7478723
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire cover or casing that includes two flexible sides and a central member. The flexible sides have a width sufficient to essentially cover a sidewall of a tire, while allowing, when mounted on the tire, access to the inner opening of the tire; and a securing device for securing the side over the sidewall of the tire. The central member has sufficient length to essentially cover a tire tread; and an adjusting device for adjusting the size of the tire cover or casing to fit the tire. The present invention further includes methods for changing a flat tire, for storing a seasonal tire, and for covering tires for use in a show room or the ground. Additionally, the present invention relates to wheel assemblies and emergency roadside kits, both including the tire cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Motivation Design, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher B. Spater, Ryan C. Meers
  • Patent number: D567742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Motivation Design, LLC
    Inventors: Gordon C. Spater, Christopher B. Spater, Ryan C. Meers
  • Patent number: D569050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Motivation Design, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher B. Spater, Gordon C. Spater
  • Patent number: D588975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Motivation Design, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher B. Spater, Ryan C. Meers
  • Patent number: D606710
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Motivation Design, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher B. Spater
  • Patent number: D623030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher B. Spater
  • Patent number: D625654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher B. Spater
  • Patent number: D656430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher B Spater
  • Patent number: D721010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventor: Christopher B Spater
  • Patent number: D748013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher B Spater
  • Patent number: D765493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher B Spater
  • Patent number: D766071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher B Spater
  • Patent number: D772029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher B Spater