Patents by Inventor Gerald D. Atlas

Gerald D. Atlas 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).

  • Cane with engaging member
    Patent number: 5573025
    Abstract: A cane has an engaging member for securing the cane to downwardly facing surfaces. The engaging member is attached to the shaft of the cane and is movable axially with respect to the shaft. Urging means is provided for urging the engaging member toward a top end of the shaft. When the engaging member is placed below a downwardly facing surface, the urging means urges the engaging member upwardly until a contacting surface of the engaging member contacts the downwardly facing surface. The urging means may comprise a coil spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Inventor: Gerald D. Atlas