Patents by Inventor Michael W. Newkirk

Michael W. Newkirk 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: 4664051
    Abstract: A conversion kit adapted to be retro-fitted to conventional three wheeled vehicles for floating them over water. The flotation kit includes a front frame assembly having a pair of rigid, elongated front frame members semi-permanently coupled to the front fork of the three wheeler in axial alignment with one another. A pair of front flotation devices each comprise a suitable mounting strut which is adapted to be telescopingly coaxially coupled to the front frame members. A rear frame assembly comprises a first rigid elongated rear frame strut which may be variably positioned to the vehicle, and a second lower rigid elongated frame strut which includes a central rigid portion and a pair of outer lateral portions telescopingly coaxially fitted to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: Newell Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. Newkirk