Patents by Inventor David E. Atkins

David E. Atkins 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).

  • Overheight detector system for drive through restaurant
    Patent number: 4916429
    Abstract: A detector system for detecting overheight vehicles in a drive through restaurant is employed to prevent damage to an overhanging roof or canopy by signalling both the vehicle driver and a restaurant attendant simultaneously when an overheight vehicle is detected prior to reaching the overhanging roof or canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Inventors: Earl G. Hicks, David E. Atkins