Patents by Inventor Melvin E. Norman

Melvin E. Norman 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).

  • Adjustable stirrup bar
    Patent number: 4924660
    Abstract: An adjustable stirrup bar for a saddle includes an elongate member having first and second ends, and a stirrup hanger for pendently supporting a stirrup strap, the stirrup hanger being mounted on the elongate member. A transport unit is cooperable with the stirrup hanger for moving the stirrup hanger longitudinally on the elongate member. A locking unit is operable for locking the stirrup hanger at any location on the elongate member. A mounting unit mounts the elongate member on the saddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Whitman Saddle Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis L. Norman, Melvin E. Norman