Patents by Inventor John M. Potter

John M. Potter 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: 4122781
    Abstract: A self service rack assembly for displaying and supporting hanging basket plants and/or bedding plants and potted plants in flats or trays is disclosed. The rack is quickly and easily assembled and is supported by either suitable wheels or legs for movement into and out of a store or display area or for permanent location. The rack assembly includes various supporting uprights and interchangeable trays, support shelves, and bars so that the rack assembly can be adapted to display a single type of plant container such as hanging baskets or can be adapted to display more than one type. The rack assembly is intended for use in self service stores such as hardware, department, discount, garden stores, and similar other outlets where such containers of plants are displayed and sold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1978
    Inventor: John M. Potter
  • Patent number: 3952521
    Abstract: A floating breakwater or wave tripper supported by pontoons or floats is disclosed. The breakwater is useable for moderating waves and for creating a generally calm surface on the water behind the breakwater. Since the device is carried by floats or pontoons, it is portable and may be moved and positioned as desired. The pontoons or floats which support the breakwater are so shaped that the device cuts through waves striking it instead of floating over them, and is therefore more effective in reducing the height of incident waves than are prior devices which float on the surface of the wave. Suitable anchors are provided to secure the device in a desired location and a plurality of wavebreakers may be joined together to form a portable breakwater of generally any desired length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Inventor: John M. Potter