Patents by Inventor James D. Bonner

James D. Bonner 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).

  • Publication number: 20210253409
    Abstract: A vehicle ramp is provided, having an adjustable ramp angle mechanism for use with and to accommodate vehicles, especially those having low ground clearance. The ramp has a wheel support formed at a top support surface and an inclined front surface. A recessed receiving channel is formed within the ramp and wheel support. An extension bridge is selectively removable from and fittingly received within a receiving channel. The bridge is extendable from the channel and from the inclined upper surface to form a ramp extension having a lower angle of approach than the inclined surface. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the claims in any way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Harry J. Eckert, James D. Bonner
  • Patent number: 8033434
    Abstract: A hanger includes a standard hook having a contoured shoulder section extending downward therefrom. A first, continuous and fixed shoulder terminates proximate to a flexible lower bar. The second shoulder terminates at a fixed, upper portion, but it remains connected to its lower portion by means of a tension arm therebetween. The lower portion of the second shoulder is continuous with and formed with the flexible lower bar such that a conventional hanger shape is formed. The tension arm, however, provides a means for the lower portion of the second shoulder to push upwards and away from the static portion so that an article of clothing can be secured between the lower bar and a horizontal, static arm that extends below it. A spring formed between the first shoulder and an egress in the lower bar closes the lower bar on the extension arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: James D. Bonner
  • Patent number: 7644844
    Abstract: A clothes hanger is provided having a first fixed arm and a second retractable arm to allow for easy placement of clothing thereon. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: James D. Bonner
  • Publication number: 20090224010
    Abstract: A hanger includes a standard hook having a contoured shoulder section extending downward therefrom. A first, continuous and fixed shoulder terminates proximate to a flexible lower bar. The second shoulder terminates at a fixed, upper portion, but it remains connected to its lower portion by means of a tension arm therebetween. The lower portion of the second shoulder is continuous with and formed with the flexible lower bar such that a conventional hanger shape is formed. The tension arm, however, provides a means for the lower portion of the second shoulder to push upwards and away from the static portion so that an article of clothing can be secured between the lower bar and a horizontal, static arm that extends below it. A spring formed between the first shoulder and an egress in the lower bar closes the lower bar on the extension arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: James D. Bonner
  • Patent number: 6886703
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable work bucket apparatus includes a shell and a container, wherein the container is vertically adjustable within the shell. The shell includes a plurality of furrow series, wherein the furrows series each have a plurality of furrows, along the interior sidewall of the shell. The furrows are provided to receive, house and support corresponding ribs that are affixed to the exterior sidewall of the container. The container is radially rotated so that the ribs are aligned within the furrows to match a desired profile setting, including at least a maximum and minimum profile. The shell includes a plurality of rollers affixed to the bottom of the shell to allow for easy transportation and positioning of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: James D. Bonner
  • Patent number: 6851566
    Abstract: A work bucket vertical extension apparatus provides a lower pedestal bucket, an upper, elevated bucket vertically aligned into a nested position above the lower pedestal bucket, an da a sliding track mechanism such that the internal volume of the upper bucket is sufficient to receive the upper, elevated bucket when nested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: James D. Bonner
  • Patent number: 6799573
    Abstract: An air filtration system includes a light weight container which stores a quantity of water for filtering contaminants from inhaled air. A coupling assembly is used to connect the container to a flexible hose for delivery of the filtered air to the dust mask worn by the user. The coupling assembly allows a user to interchange one light weight container with another in a quick and convenient manner if one container becomes saturated with contaminants. A user simply pulls downward on the slidable jacket to release the industrial plug and allowing the attachment of another container to the hose via the coupling assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: James D. Bonner
  • Patent number: 6715627
    Abstract: A work bucket vertical extension apparatus provides a lower pedestal bucket, an upper, elevated bucket vertically aligned into a nested position above the lower pedestal bucket, an da a sliding track mechanism such that the internal volume of the upper bucket is sufficient to receive the upper, elevated bucket when nested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventors: James D. Bonner, Kevin B. Smith
  • Patent number: 5758809
    Abstract: A cord holding harness includes a suspender-like strap arrangement fitting over the upper torso of the user and has a sleeve attached to one of the straps carrying a hook for engaging the cord of an appliance. A clip is attached to the straps so as to be normally positioned at the back of the wearer when the harness is in place so that the electrical cord of a tool or appliance can be retained out of the way of the appliance user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: James D. Bonner
  • Patent number: 4643058
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for slitting sheet material. The apparatus includes a first arbor shaft for mounting and rotatably driving a first rotary cutter. The first cutter is comprised of at least one rotary knife element having two opposite side faces, and the first arbor shaft is constructed to allow axially movement of the knife element along the first arbor shaft. A second arbor shaft mounts and rotatably drives a second rotary cutter. The second rotary cutter is comprised of at least one rotary knife element which has two opposite side faces and is movable axially along the second arbor shaft. The second arbor shaft is also selectively movable radially with respect to the first arbor shaft to provide a selected intermeshing overlap region between the first cutter knife element and the second cutter knife element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Christian J. Zingler, James D. Bonner