Patents by Inventor John Tedrick

John Tedrick 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).

  • Publication number: 20070039093
    Abstract: Improvement in spa cover design to increase the weight carrying capacity of the cover by using internal reinforcements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Patent number: 7174576
    Abstract: Improvement in spa cover design to increase the weight carrying capacity of the cover by using internal reinforcements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Publication number: 20060080809
    Abstract: This invention provides a coupling for connecting two trash containers together. This enables householders to pull more containers to the curb with fewer trips. Additional couplers could be used to connect additional containers and form a train of containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Publication number: 20050262972
    Abstract: Adjustable wrenches have been in use for more than 100 years. They have been “slipping out of adjustment” for the same time frame. Many solutions to this problem have been proposed, some have been patented. This is a possible solution to the problem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Patent number: 6951157
    Abstract: Adjustable wrenches have been in use for more than 100 years. They have been “slipping out of adjustment” for the same time frame. Many solutions to this problem have been proposed, some have been patented. This is my offering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Publication number: 20050199106
    Abstract: Adjustable wrenches have been in use for more than 100 years. They have been “slipping out of adjustment” for the same time frame. Many solutions to this problem have been proposed, some have been patented. This is my offering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Publication number: 20050132486
    Abstract: A device for removing spa covers and putting them aside while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention lifts the cover in the flat position, then the cover may be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise to uncover the spa for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Publication number: 20040034915
    Abstract: A device for removing spa covers and storing them, while the spa in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention takes a different approach to the mounting requirements for the system hardware. Most notable, the right and left flanged side plates are attached directly to the bottom of the spa frame, thus negating the necessity to drill holes for mounting screws in the side of the spa or holes for mounting screws in the concrete base. Many spa purchasers object to the drilling of these holes. This invention provides a reasonable solution to these problems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Patent number: 6665890
    Abstract: A device for removing spa covers and putting them aside while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention lifts the cover in the flat position, then the cover may be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise to uncover the spa for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Patent number: 6550077
    Abstract: A device for removing spa covers and putting them aside while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention lifts the cover in the flat position, then the cover may be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise to uncover the spa for use. It is not necessary for the user to fold the cover at the half-way seam as required by many previous designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Patent number: 6526855
    Abstract: This invention is primarily a device to help prevent inadvertent carriage travel while using a radial arm saw and to facilitate feed speed control of the saw carriage, allowing operators with limited experience to use the saw with greater confidence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Patent number: 6393630
    Abstract: A device for removing spa covers and storing them, while the spa in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention takes a different approach to the mounting requirements for the system hardware. Most notable, all weight of the covers and lifter are ground level mounted, no attachment is made to the spa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Patent number: 6370996
    Abstract: This invention is primarily a device to help prevent inadvertent carriage travel while using a radial arm saw and to facilitate feed speed control of the saw carriage, allowing operators with limited experience to use the saw with greater confidence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: John Tedrick
  • Patent number: 6032305
    Abstract: A device for removing spa covers and storing them, while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. The device may be operated with very little effort on the part of the user to lift the cover up and "off" the spa and over the end for storage. The spring balance aids in returning the cover to the "on" position. This device also reduces the possibility of having the wind damage or blow away the spa cover. Handicapped persons may find the installation of the hand crank or electric motor provisions will help them remove and replace the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: John Tedrick