Patents by Inventor Maurice K. Fiddler

Maurice K. Fiddler 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: 4506689
    Abstract: A foldable shelter has a framework with two major joints. A plurality of rib members, each of generally U-shaped configuration, is attached by the free ends of each rib member being connected at one of the major joints and the other free end being connected at the other major joint. A flexible cover is connected to the ribs and a clamp is coupled to each of the major joints for permitting the releasable attachment of the shelter to the framework of a lounge. The clamps are mounted rotatably with respect to the rib members and include wire springs which are pivotally mounted at respective joints. The axes of each of the respective joints intersect an axis of one of the major joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1985
    Inventor: Maurice K. Fiddler
  • Patent number: 4440187
    Abstract: A foldable shelter is disclosed which is suitable for personal use on a beach. The shelter includes a number of ribs which are pivotally connected together at their ends so as to enable adjustment or folding of the shelter. The joints are of novel construction and provide for ease of manufacture and more independent movement of the respective ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Inventor: Maurice K. Fiddler
  • Patent number: 4343322
    Abstract: A foldable shelter is disclosed which is suitable for personal use on a beach. The shelter includes a number of ribs which are pivotally connected together at their ends so as to enable adjustment or folding of the shelter. The joints are of novel construction and provide for ease of manufacture and more independent movement of the respective ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Inventor: Maurice K. Fiddler