Patents by Inventor Franklin E. Hinze

Franklin E. Hinze 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).

  • Spare tire lock
    Patent number: 3940959
    Abstract: A locking device for spare tires which includes a specially formed mounting post for the tire, a base plate for the post, a locking disk engaging the tire and a lock fitted on the post to hold the disc and tire securely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1976
    Inventors: Edward J. Anderson, Franklin E. Hinze