Patents by Inventor Frank D. Carter

Frank D. Carter 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).

  • Scuba tank positioner
    Patent number: 4555083
    Abstract: An apparatus to prevent a tank, such as a scuba tank from rolling around on a supporting surface such as the bed of a truck or within the trunk of an automobile. The apparatus comprises a split ring-shaped band which is to be located about the exterior of the scuba tank. The band is attached in a tangential manner to a flat plate. The length of the flat plate is sufficient to laterally support the scuba tank when at rest on the supportive surface and prevent such from rolling around.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Inventor: Frank D. Carter