Patents by Inventor Clifford G. Frayne

Clifford G. Frayne 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: 5542227
    Abstract: There is disclosed a metal roof support structure comprised of rafter beams, ceiling beams, and internal structural supports, the aforesaid members overlapping in snap-fit interlocking relationship, the intersection points of each of the aforesaid elements being secured by a single fastener. The rafter beams and ceiling beams are comprised of a structural member adapted to interlock with a second structural member of similar construction to form the rafter beams and ceiling beam, each of which presents an "I" beam cross-section when so assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventor: Clifford G. Frayne
  • Patent number: 5165742
    Abstract: A latch extender for a pivotal window assembly of a vehicle in which the pivotal window assembly includes a latch member for engaging the locking mechanism of the door of the vehicle, the latch extender being rigidly affixed to the latch member of the pivotal window assembly, the latch extender having a hasp substantially identical to the latch member of the pivotal window assembly, the hasp of the latch extender engaging the locking mechanism of the door assembly so as to secure the pivotal window assembly in a locked, yet opened position to permit cross ventilation within the vehicle while operating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventor: Clifford G. Frayne