Patents by Inventor John R. Higgins

John R. Higgins 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: 4662095
    Abstract: A foldable sign capable of being mounted on the roof of a vehicle. The foldable sign has a sign plate pivotally mounted upon a base which may be removably or fixedly secured to the roof of the vehicle. Interconnected between the sign plate and the base is a latching mechanism capable of securely locking the sign plate at two portions thereof in either an upright (unfolded) position or a horizontal (folded) position with respect to the base. The latching mechanism includes a movable rod which enables an individual with a single sliding movement of the rod to simultaneously disengage the latching mechanism from both portions of the sign plate. In so doing, it is possible to maintain a positive locking of the sign plate in either the upright or retracted positions while enabling a quick release of the locking action to be effected when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Inventor: John R. Higgins