Patents by Inventor John M. Hotes

John M. Hotes 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).

  • Collapsible frame for a shelter
    Patent number: 9097034
    Abstract: A frame is articulable between erected and a collapsed states and includes first and second frame supports. Each frame support has a pair of center frame members rotatably coupled about a center joint, each of which is selectively moveable between a first position when the frame is in the erected state and a second position when the frame is in the collapsed state. A purlin assembly has first and second purlin members that are rotatably coupled about a purlin mid-joint. A first end of the purlin assembly is pivotally coupled to the first frame support, and a second end of the purlin assembly is pivotally coupled to the second frame support. The purlin assembly is selectively lockable in an extended position when the frame is in the erected state and is rotatable to a folded position when the frame is in the collapsed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: California Industrial Facilities Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas T. Hotes, John M. Hotes
  • COLLAPSIBLE FRAME FOR A SHELTER
    Publication number: 20130312799
    Abstract: A frame is articulable between erected and a collapsed states and includes first and second frame supports. Each frame support has a pair of center frame members rotatably coupled about a center joint, each of which is selectively moveable between a first position when the frame is in the erected state and a second position when the frame is in the collapsed state. A purlin assembly has first and second purlin members that are rotatably coupled about a purlin mid-joint. A first end of the purlin assembly is pivotally coupled to the first frame support, and a second end of the purlin assembly is pivotally coupled to the second frame support. The purlin assembly is selectively lockable in an extended position when the frame is in the erected state and is rotatable to a folded position when the frame is in the collapsed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Douglas T. Hotes, John M. Hotes