Patents by Inventor Mike Lupey

Mike Lupey 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).

  • Collapsible wheelbarrow and associated method
    Patent number: 6991251
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Collapsible wheelbarrow
    Patent number: 6923469
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. Each of the legs includes an advantageously simple lock for releasably locking the leg in extended and retracted positions. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer, and the wheelbarrow can then be provided as a kit in accordance with the present invention that can be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly. A support block is disclosed which facilitates assembly and strengthens the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Collapsible wheelbarrow
    Publication number: 20050087958
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. Each of the legs includes an advantageously simple lock for releasably locking the leg in extended and retracted positions. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer, and the wheelbarrow can then be provided as a kit in accordance with the present invention that can be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly. A support block is disclosed which facilitates assembly and strengthens the legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tomchak, Barry Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Collapsible wheelbarrow and associated method
    Publication number: 20050062245
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tomchak, Barry Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Collapsible wheelbarrow and associated method
    Patent number: 6869098
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Collapsible wheelbarrow and associated method
    Patent number: 6851701
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Collapsible wheelbarrow and associated method
    Publication number: 20040124612
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Collapsible wheelbarrow
    Publication number: 20040036259
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. Each of the legs includes an advantageously simple lock for releasably locking the leg in extended and retracted positions. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer, and the wheelbarrow can then be provided as a kit in accordance with the present invention that can be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly. A support block is disclosed which facilitates assembly and strengthens the legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Collapsible wheelbarrow and associated method
    Publication number: 20040026898
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Tomchak, Barry R. Albert, Mike Lupey