Patents by Inventor Donald Root

Donald Root 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).

  • Publication number: 20170232986
    Abstract: A keg transporter. The keg transporter includes a base having a pair of opposing ends, a pair of wheels, wherein each individual wheel is rotatably connected to one of the opposing ends of the base, and a vertical member extending upwardly from the base. A horizontal bar is disposed on the vertical member, and a pair of support arms extends therefrom. A pair of handles is disposed on opposing sides of an upper end of the vertical member, and a support hook disposed on the vertical member between the handle and the horizontal bar. The support hook fits through the opening of a beer keg handle and supports the keg along with the pair of support arms. The keg transporter allows individuals to easily transport a heavy keg over varying terrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: John Donald Root, JR.
  • Patent number: 5919562
    Abstract: A repositionable mouse pad (20) for a computer having an input device (30) operatively connected to the computer. The mouse pad includes a tracking surface (22) having upper and lower surfaces (26) and (28). The upper surface being textured for precise tracking of the pointing device. The mouse pad also includes an attachment member (24) bonded on the lower surface of the tracking surface and includes an adhesive (34). The attachment member is bonded to the lower surface of the tracking surface such that the adhesive side faces outwardly away from the tracking surface. The adhesive side is renewable to restore its adhesive strength by cleaning the adhesive side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: GM Nameplate, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Root