Patents by Inventor Gary Granger

Gary Granger 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: 8332981
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a modular gutter for use by bicycles and other conveyances. When utilized, a conveyance may be guided along the gutter either by an individual on the conveyance or adjacent to it, whether up or down the gutter. The gutter may be manufactured in various lengths and arrangements, and additionally, the components of the gutter are designed to permit multiple subunits to be coupled to form longer gutters. Alternatively, the gutters may be cut to a desired length should the manufactured length be too long. Thus, the gutter may be sized for any of a variety of staircases. The gutter may be removably installed on existing staircases without the need to redesign or reconstruct the staircase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventors: Christopher Woo, Gary Granger
  • Publication number: 20120174325
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a modular gutter for use by bicycles and other conveyances. When utilized, a conveyance may be guided along the gutter either by an individual on the conveyance or adjacent to it, whether up or down the gutter. The gutter may be manufactured in various lengths and arrangements, and additionally, the components of the gutter are designed to permit multiple subunits to be coupled to form longer gutters. Alternatively, the gutters may be cut to a desired length should the manufactured length be too long. Thus, the gutter may be sized for any of a variety of staircases. The gutter may be removably installed on existing staircases without the need to redesign or reconstruct the staircase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventors: Christopher Woo, Gary Granger
  • Patent number: D646043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Oregon Health Science University
    Inventors: Christopher Woo, Gary Granger