Patents by Inventor Frank A. Escalante

Frank A. Escalante 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).

  • System for controlling distribution of fluid to a system of air bags for use with vehicular trailers
    Patent number: 7240911
    Abstract: A valve system controls which air bags on a tractor trailer are in fluid communication with a pressurized air supply source. If one of the air bags develops a leak, an air bag may be taken out of fluid communication with the remaining air bags and pressurized air source. A pressure gauge monitors the air pressure within the valve system and air bags. A dump valve allows the air pressure within the system to be decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Escalante Enterprises, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Frank Escalante
  • Bottle holder
    Patent number: 4972964
    Abstract: An improved bottle holder comprising a lattice-like structure sized to enclose approximately the lower half of a bottle and having latching means engageable with a portion of said bottle to releasably lock the bottle in the bottle holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Inventor: Frank A. Escalante
  • Pull tab can opener
    Patent number: D274688
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Inventor: Frank A. Escalante