Patents by Inventor Otis O. Smith

Otis O. Smith 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: 4692082
    Abstract: An adjustable dual-wheel caddy for supporting wheel assemblies when they are removed from vehicles is described. The caddy includes a U-shaped support having a single movable leg and rollers along the lower surfaces of both legs. A crank handle is provided to manually change the bight of the "U" only in response to rotation thereof. An internal rack is provided along at least a portion of the bight of said "U". A spur gear is rotatably mounted on the movable leg in mesh with the rack and a worm gear is mounted on the crank handle to drive the spur gear in response to manual rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Inventor: Otis O. Smith