Patents by Inventor Gale L. Jacobsen

Gale L. Jacobsen 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: 5894618
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ramp system. The ramp system includes a riser component that includes a first side and a second side that meets the first side. The second side and first side form an angle that is less than 90.degree.. The ramp system also includes an adjuster component positionable within the riser component. The adjuster component lifts one end of the first side so that an angle that the second side makes with the horizontal is increased when compared to an angle made between the second side and the horizontal without the adjuster component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Emerald Group, Incorporated
    Inventors: Gale L. Jacobsen, Jeffrey J. Timmerman
  • Patent number: 4896776
    Abstract: A protective case for carrying data processing equipment includes top and bottom shells pivotally mounted to one another for opening and closing the case. A vacuum-formed insert, mounted contiguously within the bottom shell by an adhesive, includes either a single platform or a pair of raised platforms for supporting a computer at a sufficient height to permit the housing of electrical cords beneath the computer. The vacuum-formed insert further includes either a single pedestal or a pair of pedestals for supporting a computer-operated printer, at a sufficient height for storage of computer printer paper beneath the printer, and operatively disposed to facilitate use of the printer while supported on the pedestals. The insert further can include a channel for storage of a power supply and a switching and outlet unit for use with the computer and printer. In the event that the computer incorporates a disc drive, a pocket for containing data storage discs is mounted to the top shell of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Assignee: Gemini Incorporated
    Inventors: Bradley J. Kabanuk, Gale L. Jacobsen
  • Patent number: D328188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Assignee: Gemini, Incorporated
    Inventors: Gale L. Jacobsen, Kenneth Swanson