Patents by Inventor Fred A. Pereira

Fred A. Pereira 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).

  • Patent number: 5970898
    Abstract: A water craft that has an adjustable steering column to fit the physical characteristics of individual riders, a shock absorber system for the seat and a braking and suspension system to improve handling characteristics and safety while a user is riding the craft. In addition, the craft has a multi-hull design which also improves the handling characteristics and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Fred A. Pereira
  • Patent number: 5697317
    Abstract: A water craft having a motorcycle suspension which makes the craft more maneuverable and, therefore, safer to ride especially over rough and choppy water at high speeds. It also has plural flotation tanks to provide a margin of safety if one of the tanks is punctured. The water craft also has a rear brake spoiler to slow the craft down so the operator will not have to rely on the resistance of the water to bring the craft to a halt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Inventor: Fred A. Pereira
  • Patent number: 4951331
    Abstract: A device for imparting a pat to the underside of an infant crib for helping to soothe or induce sleep in a baby or child. The device includes a frame which sits on the floor beneath the crib. The frame includes a reciprocating means which is attached to the frame and a "T" bar structure which has a horizontal member with two ends that have apertures therein and a vertical member attached to the horizontal member midway between the two ends. A pair of elongated vertical rods are adjustably attached to each end of the horizontal member by wing nuts. Attached to the top of the vertical rod is a resilient cup-like structure that contacts the underside of mattress when the device is electrically connected to a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Inventor: Fred A. Pereira