Patents by Inventor Lindy Lawrence May

Lindy Lawrence May 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: 8297905
    Abstract: A mechanism for inverting containers or other objects. The mechanism inverts the container or object a full 180 degrees while providing motion control without the use of hydraulic actuators; thereby eliminating the costs, maintenance, environmental issues, and contamination concerns associated with hydraulic systems. The primary application for the inverting mechanism is inverting containers for the purpose of emptying the contents. The mechanism may also be employed to rotate a variety of other objects in other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Lindy Lawrence May
  • Patent number: 6563049
    Abstract: An electrical system comprised of modular components which quickly assemble to create common lighting and general utility electrical circuits. All wiring is completed in the electrical box prior to installing the electrical devices such as switches and receptacles, thereby eliminating the need for extra length wires in the electrical boxes and the timely, cumbersome wiring practices associated with conventional residential electrical circuits. The electrical devices plug into the prewired electrical box, thereby providing quick and easy removal and replacement of the device in the event of failure. The common residential lighting and general utility circuits are automatically configured by simply selecting the proper electrical components. A dedicated earth ground is automatically carried to each electrical component with no effort on the part of the installer, thereby providing safer electrical circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Lindy Lawrence May
  • Patent number: 6465735
    Abstract: An electrical system is disclosed having modular components which quickly assemble to create common lighting and general utility electrical circuits. All wiring is completed in the electrical box prior to installing the electrical devices such as switches and receptacles, thereby eliminating the need for extra length wires in the electrical boxes and the timely, cumbersome wiring practices associated with conventional residential electrical circuits. The electrical devices plug into the prewired electrical box, thereby providing quick and easy removal and replacement of the device in the event of failure. The common residential lighting and general utility circuits are automatically configured by simply selecting the proper electrical components. A dedicated earth ground is automatically carried to each electrical component with no effort on the part of the installer, thereby providing safer electrical circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventor: Lindy Lawrence May
  • Patent number: 6298801
    Abstract: An extendable deck assembly for a boat to provide additional use area of the boat while on the lake. In the retracted position the extendable deck permits a smaller trailer to be used for transporting the boat and provide better maneuverability on the lake. The extendable deck provides use area in the retracted position as well as the extended position, thereby eliminating stowing problems. The extendable deck assembly may be provided with rollers or an actuating device to facilitate the sliding movement of the extendable deck. The extendable deck assembly is designed to accommodate the side curvature of the boat and may be a built-in feature of the boat or may be marketed independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Lindy Lawrence May
  • Publication number: 20010023769
    Abstract: An electrical system comprised of modular components which quickly assemble to create common lighting and general utility electrical circuits. All wiring is completed in the electrical box prior to installing the electrical devices such as switches and receptacles, thereby eliminating the need for extra length wires in the electrical boxes and the timely, cumbersome wiring practices associated with conventional residential electrical circuits. The electrical devices plug into the prewired electrical box, thereby providing quick and easy removal and replacement of the device in the event of failure. The common residential lighting and general utility circuits are automatically configured by simply selecting the proper electrical components. A dedicated earth ground is automatically carried to each electrical component with no effort on the part of the installer, thereby providing safer electrical circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Inventor: Lindy Lawrence May
  • Publication number: 20010020534
    Abstract: An electrical system comprised of modular components which quickly assemble to create common lighting and general utility electrical circuits. All wiring is completed in the electrical box prior to installing the electrical devices such as switches and receptacles, thereby eliminating the need for extra length wires in the electrical boxes and the timely, cumbersome wiring practices associated with conventional residential electrical circuits. The electrical devices plug into the prewired electrical box, thereby providing quick and easy removal and replacement of the device in the event of failure. The common residential lighting and general utility circuits are automatically configured by simply selecting the proper electrical components. A dedicated earth ground is automatically carried to each electrical component with no effort on the part of the installer, thereby providing safer electrical circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Inventor: Lindy Lawrence May
  • Patent number: 6156971
    Abstract: An electrical system includes modular components which quickly assemble to create common lighting and general utility electrical circuits. All wiring is completed in the electrical box prior to installing electrical devices such as switches and receptacles, thereby eliminating the need for extra length wires in electrical boxes and cumbersome wiring practices associated with conventional residential electrical circuits. The electrical devices plug into prewired electrical boxes, thereby providing quick and easy removal and replacement of the device in the event of failure. Common residential lighting and general utility circuits are automatically configured by simply selecting proper electrical components. A dedicated earth ground is automatically carried to each electrical component with no effort on the part of the installer, thereby providing safer electrical circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventor: Lindy Lawrence May
  • Patent number: 6058866
    Abstract: An extendable deck assembly for a boat to provide additional use area of the boat while on the lake. In the retracted position the extendable deck permits a smaller trailer to be used for transporting the boat and provide better maneuverability on the lake. The extendable deck provides use area in the retracted position as well as the extended position, thereby eliminating stowing problems. The longitudinal movement of the extendable deck may be adapted with an actuating device or may be operated manually. The extendable deck assembly is designed to accommodate the side curvature of the boat and may be a built-in feature of the boat or may be marketed independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Lindy Lawrence May