Patents by Inventor Harvey Donald Switkes

Harvey Donald Switkes 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: 6565165
    Abstract: A composite workstation offers multiple compartments, which are created by joining structural panels in perpendicular, parallel, and opposing horizontal configurations. Compartments its may contain tools, and supplies that can rapidly be accessed for use or readily secured and protected, by a single user in a field or shop application. This workstation uses individual panels, joined at intersections to form a composite self-supporting structure. The structure is configured to offer its top surfaces as a worktable. Equipment that is stored inside the compartments are engaged into useful position by utilizing leverage, pulleys, and mechanical advantage. The configuration of the structure enables dangerous and unwieldy equipment to be easily and safely used with proper off-feed surfaces and stable support in any location to which it is transported. The focus of this workstation is towards woodworking. The compact scale of the structure enables conventional compact vehicles to make the workstation mobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Harvey Donald Switkes
  • Publication number: 20010048268
    Abstract: A composite workstation offers multiple compartments which are created by joining structural panels in perpendicular, parallel, and opposing horizontal configurations. Compartments may contain tools, and supplies that can rapidly be accessed for use or readily secured and protected, by a single user in a field or shop application. This embodiment uses individual panels, joined at intersections to form a composite self-supporting structure. The structure is configured to offer its top surfaces as a worktable. Equipment and supplies that are stored inside the compartments are engaged into useful position by means of leverage, pulleys, and mechanical advantage. The configuration of the structure enables dangerous and unwieldy equipment to be easily and safely used with proper off-feed surfaces and stable support in any location to which it is transported. The focus of this embodiment is towards woodworking. The compact scale of the structure enables conventional compact vehicles to make the invention mobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventor: Harvey Donald Switkes