Patents by Inventor James N. Lake

James N. Lake 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: 4726263
    Abstract: A device for extending reach of a driver within a vehicle for operation of toggle, push-pull and lift levers and other buttons such as door lock devices. The devices comprises an elongated handle having an operating end and an opposing gripping end. A T-shaped plate member is coupled at the operating end and includes an annular grommet for use with headless, anti-theft lock knobs, a slotted channel for conventional lock knobs and a domed recess to provide a homing location for the head of the lock knob when depressing it to its locked configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Inventor: James N. Lake