Patents by Inventor Frank W. Hewett

Frank W. Hewett 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: 20030111856
    Abstract: A bundling, carrying and storing device that uses at least one handle holding loop positioned adjacent and parallel to the load bearing element of the device. The handle holding loops are therefore, used for holding a handle and not for strapping or bundling. The strapping and bundling or load bearing portion of the device is independent of the handle holding loop. A first preferred embodiment has a small strapping arrangement and a single handle holding loop for small loads. A second preferred embodiment is intermediately sized. A third preferred embodiment is large sized and has two handle holding loops. A fourth preferred embodiment adds an additional weight bearing portion. A fifth preferred embodiments has a separated strapping in the load bearing portion for added support and coverage. A sixth preferred embodiment allows for the storage of the device in a first variation and in a second variation provides a carrying device for a bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: Frank W. Hewett
  • Publication number: 20030101677
    Abstract: A joining system for tubular members having attaching members and two types of stabilizing members. A first type of stabilizing member is used to attach two tubular members at a plurality of angularities and a second type is used to attach two tubular members at a ninety degree angle. One tubular member is attached to another tubular member by a groove in a stabilizing member being positioned against a first tubular member, another groove of the stabilizing member being positioned against a second tubular member at a desired angle. The attaching member is positioned through holes in the tubular members and stabilizing members. The system includes two wing nut wrenches for attaching tubular members to each other. One wing nut wrench can also be used as a petcock wrench. Two jig systems for holding tubular members in place while holes are drilled therethrough are also disclosed, as is a method for joining tubular members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Frank W. Hewett
  • Publication number: 20020069903
    Abstract: A joining system for tubular members which uses attaching members and stabilizing members. The stabilizing members are a ring like shape having a plurality of grooves. The attaching members are generally a bolt and wing nut combination. One tubular member is attached to another tubular member by a groove in a stabilizing member being positioned against a first tubular member, another groove of the stabilizing member being positioned against a second tubular member at a desired angle. The attaching member is positioned through holes in the tubular members and stabilizing members. Two wing nut wrenches for attaching tubular members to each other are also disclosed. One wing nut wrench has a variation in which it is used as a petcock wrench. Two jig systems for holding tubular members in place while holes are drilled therethrough are also disclosed, as is a method for joining tubular members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Frank W. Hewett
  • Patent number: 6039214
    Abstract: A multi-functional material dispensing system comprising in general a container, a discharge unit for discharging material and a support frame to hold the container and discharge unit upright. The container and discharge unit are removably attached to the support frame. A disposable filling device, in the form of a flexible funnel, is removably attached to the container. Flow control is metered through the discharge unit by opening a clamping device varied amounts. A gripper allows the container to be closed when the container is not on the support frame. An auxiliary support is also provided having a holder for the filling device, a cleaning unit, a holder for the cleaning unit and holders for various accessories for the system. A horizontal platform is removably attached to the support frame for holding accessories to the system and for catching material spills. Content tags can also be removably attached to the system and to supplementary storage areas. A method of dispensing material is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventor: Frank W. Hewett