Patents by Inventor John E. Starmer

John E. Starmer 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: 5115652
    Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device comprises a steering immobilizing bar (4) extending from a fastener (5). The bar (4) follows from the fastener (5) a path which undergoes directional change so that the device can be secured by the fastener to a portion of a steering wheel rim with the bar extending from the fastening means, over the steering wheel hub and then through the wheel, leaving an end portion of the bar projecting from behind the steering wheel rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Metro Products (Accessories & Leisure) Ltd.
    Inventor: John E. Starmer
  • Patent number: 4545246
    Abstract: A vehicle tire valve cap is disclosed incorporating a tire pressure indicator which can be set to indicate a pressure appropriate to given circumstances. The cap comprises two components (1,2). The top component (2) snap-fastens into the body component (1) and can then be turned into any selected index position. The top component bears on its top face a digit (15) and adjacent that digit the top components has a sectoral cut-out (10) through which any one of a plurality of digits (7) on the body component (1) can be exposed by turning the top component into the appropriate position. The two digits thus displayed indicate the selected tire pressure value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: Metro Products (Accessories & Leisure) Limited
    Inventor: John E. Starmer
  • Patent number: D333970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: Metro Products (Accessories & Leisure) Ltd.
    Inventor: John E. Starmer