Patents by Inventor Paul T. Wilkins

Paul T. Wilkins 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: 20110133438
    Abstract: A rack for an all terrain vehicle is disclosed. The rack is attached to the roll cage of the all terrain vehicle as well as a frame of the all terrain vehicle. In particular, the rack may have one or more parts that permit movement of the rack to mitigate failure as the all terrain vehicle traverses over uneven terrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher A. Haines, Paul T. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20090001109
    Abstract: A tire carrier is provided wherein a tire mount is fixed to a rotating member opposite from a pivot axis such that the tire is cleared away from a rear of the vehicle when the tire carrier is traversed to an access position. Additionally, the tire carrier is mountable in the rear hitch receiver with an expandable tongue for reducing shaking of the tire carrier when the vehicle is being driven upon uneven terrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Paul T. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 7303222
    Abstract: A tire carrier apparatus is provided for mounting a tire upon a storage bed of a vehicle. The bed includes first and second side walls and a rear end. The apparatus comprises at least a vertical post, a latch member, and a gate. The vertical post may be connectable to the first side wall adjacent the rear end. The latch member may be connectable to the second side wall adjacent the rear end. The gate may define first and second ends and a receptacle interposed therebetween, with the first end being pivotally connectable to the vertical post and the second end being removably connectable to the latch member. The receptacle may be sized and configured to accommodate the tire with the tire being mountable thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Inventor: Paul T. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 7100956
    Abstract: A tire carrier apparatus is provided for mounting a tire upon a storage bed of a vehicle. The bed includes first and second side walls and a rear end. The apparatus comprises at least a vertical post, a latch member, and a gate. The vertical post may be connectable to the first side wall adjacent the rear end. The latch member may be connectable to the second side wall adjacent the rear end. The gate may define first and second ends and a receptacle interposed therebetween, with the first end being pivotally connectable to the vertical post and the second end being removably connectable to the latch member. The receptacle may be sized and configured to accommodate the tire with the tire being mountable thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Paul T. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 6902515
    Abstract: A multi-functional exercise apparatus for exercising arms, shoulders and trunk of a user. This exercise apparatus may include a stationary bicycle support platform and includes an upper body assembly which is movably engaged to and extended about the bicycle's seat mount. An arm-shoulder device is movably engaged to the upper body assembly. By providing such exercise apparatus, a user can move the upper body assembly with respect to the bicycle's seat mount to exercise the user's trunk while moving the arm-shoulder device to exercise the arms and shoulders. The user can independently or simultaneously rotate the bicycle's foot pedals with the user's legs to exercise the same for a more complete workout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventors: Norman L. Howell, Steven R. Burke, Paul T. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20040198563
    Abstract: A multi-functional exercise apparatus for exercising arms, shoulders and trunk of a user. This exercise apparatus may include a stationary bicycle support platform and includes an upper body assembly which is movably engaged to and extended about the bicycle's seat mount. An arm-shoulder device is movably engaged to the upper body assembly. By providing such exercise apparatus, a user can move the upper body assembly with respect to the bicycle's seat mount to exercise the user's trunk while moving the arm-shoulder device to exercise the arms and shoulders. The user can independently or simultaneously rotate the bicycle's foot pedals with the user's legs to exercise the same for a more complete workout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Norman L. Howell, Steven R. Burke, Paul T. Wilkins