Patents by Inventor James A. Pritchett

James A. Pritchett 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: 5383251
    Abstract: A self-propelled floor cleaning machine or scrubber of the walk-behind type includes a one-piece molded main body incorporating an integral solution tank. The main body includes a central cavity in which is received a one-piece molded secondary body defining a recovery tank. The main body receives the secondary body in an interlocking fashion such that the entire unit is self-supporting, such that the use of gaskets or sealers between the tanks and other components is eliminated. The main body is supported on a steel frame which also supports the batteries, cables, wheels, brushes, squeegee, and the like (frame components). The main body fits over the frame components and together with the secondary body provides a water shedding cover therefore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Clarke Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Emert R. Whitaker, Trent A. Fulghum, James J. Keazer, James A. Pritchett
  • Patent number: 4934298
    Abstract: A boat lift for raising and lowering a boat in a boat slip disposed between spaced apart parallel dock sides, the lift having a pair of cross members disposed perpendicularly to the dock sides and supporting a boat support frame. The cross members are slidably connected to parallel guide arms angularly attachable to the dock sides via adjustable dock clamps. One or more tanks are attached to the cross members for supporting same at selected heights in a body of water, and pressure hoses and valves are provided for selectively admitting compressed air or water into the tanks for raising and lowering the boat support frame relative to the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Virginia L. Pritchett
    Inventor: James A. Pritchett
  • Patent number: 4641595
    Abstract: A boat lift with self aligning attachment. The lift used for raising and lowering a boat in a boat slip. The slip disposed between spaced apart parallel dock sides. The lift adjustable for various widths of boat slips along with adjustment for the vertical height of the boat dock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Inventor: James A. Pritchett
  • Patent number: D381779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Clarke Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Pritchett, James D. Hanson