Patents by Inventor James E. Hanger

James E. Hanger 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).

  • Self-feeding apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4433950
    Abstract: A self-feeding apparatus and method is illustrated wherein a pivoted arm carries a spoon between a raised position for eating and a lower position for filling from a plate. The spoon is permitted to fall about its pivotal connection by gravity and then the arm carrying the spoon is lowered so as to push the spoon forwardly or radially of the plate which is preferably turned simultaneously in order to fill the spoon with food preparatory to the user or operator taking another bite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1984
    Assignee: Charles Tillman Walker
    Inventors: James E. Hanger, Charles T. Walker
  • Engine stand
    Patent number: 4239196
    Abstract: An engine stand is illustrated having a universal mounting apparatus for securing loads such as different sizes of automotive engines and the like to a rotatable face plate which has a wheeled stand therefor. The invention further contemplates an extensible wheeled support on the stand having adjustable means for balancing and stabilizing the load carried by the universal mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1980
    Inventor: James E. Hanger