Patents by Inventor Donald R. Waters

Donald R. Waters 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).

  • Dunnage securement device
    Patent number: 5941666
    Abstract: A tie-down device (11) to hold tractor trailer dunnage (19) securely to the landing gear (15) of a trailer when the dunnage is not in use. The tie-down device includes a pawl and ratchet winding mechanism (13) having a securement strap (14) which wraps around the dunnage and hooks to an eye hook (38) which is resiliently mounted to a support member (33) to maintain tension upon the securement strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: Donald R. Waters
  • Picture frame with fire extinguishing means associated therewith
    Patent number: 4223739
    Abstract: Picture frame having a fire resistant backing and being hollow to provide a storage compartment for fire extinguishing medium with a valve controlled nozzle projectable rearwardly thereof whereby in the event of fire the user may face the flames with the frame held in front as a protective shield and actuate the valve to direct extinguishing medium thereat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1980
    Inventor: Donald R. Waters