Patents by Inventor Michael J. Spindle

Michael J. Spindle 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).

  • Wheelchairs and wheeled vehicles devices
    Patent number: 8905420
    Abstract: A wheelchair comprising: three or more ground-engaging wheels; and a user seat, the user seat forming a structural member or monocoque on which the ground-engaging wheels are supported; wherein at least one of the wheels is connected to the seat by a support member, the length of the support member being adjustable during use. Also provided is a wheelchair or other wheeled vehicle, wherein at least one ground-engaging wheel is connected to a pivotable hub, and the said wheel is adjustable. Also provided is a wheelchair, wherein a ground-engaging wheel on each side of the wheelchair is provided with a brake. Also provided is a wheelchair or other wheeled vehicle in which one or more ground-engaging wheels are provided with ratchet means. A coupling arrangement for releasably joining two structural members is also provided. Also provided is a wheelchair including a rear castor with a detent mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Michael J. Spindle
  • Wheelchairs and Wheeled Vehicles Devices
    Publication number: 20090166996
    Abstract: A wheelchair comprising: three or more ground-engaging wheels; and a user seat, the user seat forming a structural member or monocoque on which the ground-engaging wheels are supported; wherein at least one of the wheels is connected to the seat by a support member, the length of the support member being adjustable during use. Also provided is a wheelchair or other wheeled vehicle, wherein at least one ground-engaging wheel is connected to a pivotable hub, and the said wheel is adjustable. Also provided is a wheelchair, wherein a ground-engaging wheel on each side of the wheelchair is provided with a brake. Also provided is a wheelchair or other wheeled vehicle in which one or more ground-engaging wheels are provided with ratchet means. A coupling arrangement for releasably joining two structural members is also provided. Also provided is a wheelchair including a rear castor with a detent mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Michael J. Spindle
  • Doll
    Patent number: D290725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: Kenner Parker Toys Inc.
    Inventors: Howard N. Bollinger, Susan M. Holthaus, Cathy L. Veness, Jane C. Abbott, Michael J. Spindle, Cheryl L. Cozad, Yacoba C. Oliver, Geraldine Oliveira, Jeanne Slater
  • Doll
    Patent number: D290726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: Kenner Parker Toys Inc.
    Inventors: Howard N. Bollinger, Susan M. Holthaus, Cathy L. Veness, Jane C. Abbott, Michael J. Spindle, Cheryl L. Cozad, Yacoba C. Oliver, Geraldine Oliveira, Jeanne Slater
  • Toy bear figure
    Patent number: D290980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Shaffer, William Davidson, Elena Kucharik, Michael J. Spindle
  • Toy bear figure
    Patent number: D290981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Shaffer, William Davidson, Elena Kucharik, Michael J. Spindle
  • Toy bear figure
    Patent number: D290982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Shaffer, William Davidson, Elena Kucharik, Michael J. Spindle