Patents by Inventor John P. Rhoades

John P. Rhoades 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: 5187866
    Abstract: A cam shaft in which a shaft member is formed by drawing a length of tubing over a mandrel and through a die. A second length of tubing is drawn to a larger diameter and is then shaped to form cam members which are attached to the shaft member. Circular journal members may be formed in the same manner and attached to the shaft member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Copperweld Corporation
    Inventor: John P. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 4230381
    Abstract: A two-piece cover for covering and enabling access to an open topped cabinet box, has a retaining lid and a captured lid which are interconnectable in either of a pivotal or sliding configuration; either of the lids may be separately opened and both are self-closing when pivotally connected, and either of the lids is slidably openable when the lids are slidably connected; a new retainer clip is provided for interconnecting the lids and for serving as at least part of a stop structure for limiting pivotal or sliding opening. A pin is alternatively provided in place of the retainer clip; the cover is sanitary and especially well suited for the storage bins of ice machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1980
    Assignee: Stainless Icetainer Company
    Inventor: John P. Rhoades