Patents by Inventor James J. Hoover

James J. Hoover 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: 20140182973
    Abstract: A lift for an attic staircase is provided. The lift includes a base that is attached to a floor near the entrance to the attic. An incline frame may be slidably attached to the base. The incline frame may be oriented at an angle that is substantially the same as the deployed attic staircase. A winch that includes a cable may be used to hoist a cart up the staircase and into the attic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: John C. Hutchins, James J. Hoover, Christian Chupka, John W. Hutchins