Patents by Inventor Edward E. Engels

Edward E. Engels 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: 4918792
    Abstract: A device is provided for the quick and reversible attachment of a license plate to the mounting frame of an automobile vehicle. The device, which can be utilized without tools, is comprised of two anchoring components interengaged by a coil spring. Each anchoring component has a straight post adapted to penetrate the aligned holes in a license plate and a mounting frame. In use, the posts are inserted into the aligned holes while tensioning the spring. When the tension is released, the posts become angled within the holes, thereby securing the license plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Inventor: Edward E. Engels