Patents by Inventor Paul E. Barras

Paul E. Barras 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).

  • Locking apparatus for a gasoline filler pipe
    Patent number: 3930388
    Abstract: The apparatus of this invention is designed to be employed in combination with a vehicle, the vehicle including therein a gasoline filler pipe, the filler pipe being normally closed by a gasoline cap. The apparatus of this invention relates to a separate locking apparatus which interfits over the gasoline cap of the vehicle, the locking apparatus including a key actuated locking mechanism which locks shut the apparatus housing and access to the gasoline cap is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1976
    Inventor: Paul E. Barras
  • Umbrella
    Patent number: D353260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: Paul E. Barras