Patents by Inventor Ernest Blankenship

Ernest Blankenship 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).

  • Motorcycle stand apparatus
    Patent number: 5979878
    Abstract: A motorcycle stand apparatus includes a base frame assembly which includes two longitudinal frame members and a transverse frame member connected between the two longitudinal frame members. A first leg assembly is provided, and a pair of first leg bottom pivots are connected between a bottom end of the first leg assembly and the two longitudinal frame members. A second leg assembly has a top end and a bottom end, and a pair of second leg bottom pivots are connected between the bottom end of the second leg assembly and the two longitudinal frame members. A lift platform has a first platform side and a second platform side. A pair of first leg top pivots are connected between the top end of the first leg assembly and the first platform side and the second platform side. A pair of second leg top pivots are connected between the top end of the second leg assembly and the first platform side and the second platform side. Pull cables are connected between a push plate assembly and the first leg assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Ernest Blankenship