Patents by Inventor John E. Pettit

John E. Pettit 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: 4299422
    Abstract: A flexible, plastics material boot for insertion within the adjacent opened windows in a camper, cap or canopy and truck combination. A central flexible tunnel has two inflatable toroidal chambers at the tunnel ends which are simply pushed or popped into placed after chamber inflation. No other attachment of any kind is required to install the boot in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Inventor: John E. Pettit
  • Patent number: 4284271
    Abstract: A hexagonal jogging platform having a tubular support frame with rounded corners, detachable, tubular support legs at each corner and a fabric platform attached to the tubular frame by novel coil springs having hooked ends bent from the axial center of the spring to prolong spring life. The legs are each rubber tipped with an insert disc or washer in the tip to prevent the leg from cutting through the tip. Each leg is bored to receive a tightening tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Inventors: John E. Pettit, Thomas L. Pettit
  • Patent number: 4095836
    Abstract: To provide needed stability between a vehicle, such as a pick up truck, and an added removable body component, such as a camper, one or more large inflatable structural components are positioned fully between them at the cab location. For example, wherein a large camper is placed on a pick up truck and the camper has a cab-over portion generally housing a sleeping space, two inflatable structural components are utilized. One structural component is located fully on the cab roof and inflated into mutual contact with the cab-over portion of the camper that is directly opposite the full cab roof; the other structural component is located between the full rear of the cab, minus any window area, and the front wall of the camper, minus any window area, and is inflated into mutual contact with their respective surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1978
    Inventor: John E. Pettit
  • Patent number: 4054960
    Abstract: A continuously and adjustably inflatable cushion supports the entire body length of a prone, face down, expectant mother, and is shaped to accommodate and conform to the enlarged contours of her body during pregnancy and immediately afterward. An essentially circular opening passes completely through the central portion of the supporting cushion, to surround and partially support the enlarged abdomen of the expectant mother. The depth and softness of this opening is varied during progressive stages of pregnancy through a valve mechanism, to add or release air.When deflated, the cushion is folded into a compact, lightweight configuration for economical packaging and storage. The inflatable cushion has the additional advantages of light weight and portability in either its collapsed or inflated configurations; continuous range of adjustment to accommodate the shape of a human body; and the cushion is preferably constructed from material which is non-flammable, odor free and easily cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1977
    Inventors: John E. Pettit, Dorothy E. Pettit