Patents by Inventor Paul Spainhower

Paul Spainhower 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).

  • Publication number: 20230173656
    Abstract: Systems and devices for use in working on aircraft, automobiles or other machines are disclosed. A creeper for use in working on aircraft, automobiles or other machines may include a bottom frame; a top frame; a plurality of rolling members disposed on the bottom frame; and a seat and backrest disposed on the top frame. The top frame is configured to be height adjustable, and the angle of the backrest is independently adjustable relative to the seat. A system for an adjustable seat, an adjustable backrest, and a rolling means for a mechanical creeper is also disclosed. The system includes a mechanic's creeper that comprises a bottom frame; a plurality of rolling members disposed on the bottom frame; a top frame; a seat disposed on the top frame; a backrest disposed on the top frame; and an adjustment mechanism disposed between the bottom frame and the top frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: PALS Manufacturing LLC
    Inventor: Paul Spainhower
  • Patent number: 7540528
    Abstract: A folding trailer may include a front deck and a rear deck that may be folded together into a compact configuration. The trailer may include a folding mechanism having a support base on opposing sides of the trailer. The support base may include one or more casters for supporting the trailer in a folded configuration and allowing the trailer to be easily moved. The folding mechanism may include a linkage structure which moves the support base into position when the trailer is folded and facilitate folding of the front and rear decks together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Pals Manufacturing LLC
    Inventor: Paul Spainhower
  • Publication number: 20060279071
    Abstract: A folding trailer may include a front deck and a rear deck that may be folded together into a compact configuration. The trailer may include a folding mechanism having a support base on opposing sides of the trailer. The support base may include one or more casters for supporting the trailer in a folded configuration and allowing the trailer to be easily moved. The folding mechanism may include a linkage structure which moves the support base into position when the trailer is folded and facilitate folding of the front and rear decks together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Spainhower