Patents by Inventor Kent G. West

Kent G. West 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: 9015954
    Abstract: A frame assembly for simulating topography of an existing wall portion provides points of adjustment behind a wallboard panel mounted to the frame assembly. In this manner imperfections in an existing wall can be replicated to facilitate cabinet or countertop installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Kent G. West
  • Publication number: 20140069045
    Abstract: A frame assembly for simulating topography of an existing wall portion provides points of adjustment behind a wallboard panel mounted to the frame assembly. In this manner imperfections in an existing wall can be replicated to facilitate cabinet or countertop installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Kent G. West
  • Publication number: 20120256060
    Abstract: A jack system for supporting and transporting display arrangements, such as wall displays in commercial as well as residential settings, is capable of positioning between a movable load-bearing position and a stationary position. The jack system includes a display support adapted for supporting a wall display or vignette and at least one caster assembly carried by the display support for providing rolling movement of the display support. At least one jack assembly is mounted to the display support and includes an upstanding jack stand and a jack carried by the jack stand and is adapted to position the display support and the at least one caster assembly to a movable load-bearing position and to a the stationary position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Kent G. West
  • Patent number: 7055700
    Abstract: A rack for holding a bicycle by either its front or back wheel in an upright position on a floor. The rack includes a bracket which is adapted to be fitted on an elongate support frame. A rotatable lower brace extends outwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms which terminate in a downwardly extending lip. An upper brace extends generally upwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms. A bicycle is held on the rack by rolling the bicycle wheel directly into the lip of the lower brace and into and between the arms of the upper and lower braces respectively. A plurality of racks can be slidingly fitted onto a single support frame for holding a plurality of bicycles in spaced-apart relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Colony Incorporated
    Inventor: Kent G. West
  • Publication number: 20040124159
    Abstract: A rack for holding a bicycle by either its front or back wheel in an upright position on a floor. The rack includes a bracket which is adapted to be fitted on an elongate support frame. A rotatable lower brace extends outwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms which terminate in a downwardly extending lip. An upper brace extends generally upwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms. A bicycle is held on the rack by rolling the bicycle wheel directly into the lip of the lower brace and into and between the arms of the upper and lower braces respectively. A plurality of racks can be slidingly fitted onto a single support frame for holding a plurality of bicycles in spaced-apart relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Colony Incorporated
    Inventor: Kent G. West
  • Patent number: 6588603
    Abstract: A rack for holding a bicycle by either its front or back wheel in an upright position on a floor. The rack includes a bracket which is adapted to be fitted on an elongate support frame. A rotatable lower brace extends outwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms which terminate in a downwardly extending lip. An upper brace extends generally upwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms. A bicycle is held on the rack by rolling the bicycle wheel directly into the lip of the lower brace and into and between the arms of the upper and lower braces respectively. A plurality of racks can be slidingly fitted onto a single support frame for holding a plurality of bicycles in spaced-apart relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Colony Incorporated
    Inventor: Kent G. West
  • Patent number: 5992645
    Abstract: A rack for holding a bicycle by either its front or back wheel in an upright position on a floor. The rack includes a bracket which is adapted to be fitted on an elongate support frame. A lower brace extends outwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms which terminate in a downwardly extending lip. An upper brace extends generally upwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms. A bicycle is held on the rack by rolling the bicycle wheel directly into the lip of the lower brace and into and between the arms of the upper and lower braces respectively. A plurality of racks can be slidingly fitted onto a single support frame for holding a plurality of bicycles in spaced-apart relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Colony Incorporated
    Inventor: Kent G. West