Patents by Inventor Paul Thomas Arato

Paul Thomas Arato 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).

  • Adjustable, modular handicap-access-ramp system
    Patent number: 8844083
    Abstract: An adjustable, modular handicap-access-ramp system enables transport of wheelchairs and temporarily or permanently physically handicapped individuals and no-step access thereof into and out of a structure. The system comprises a plurality of core modules and at least one additional module adapted to be combined with each other and the core modules to configure a customized ramp. At least one combined locating and support pin is adapted to connect to each other those of the core and additional modules disposed adjacent to each other. At least one substantially infinitely adjustable column assembly allows movement of predetermined core and additional modules up or down and to a desired angle. At least one connector allows attachment to each other of adjacent core and additional modules that require a change in grade with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Thruflow, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Clayton McGivern, Paul Otto Kjeldsen, Paul Thomas Arato, John Kenneth Bowes, Jason Paul Everaert, Robert Wayne Coutryman
  • ADJUSTABLE, MODULAR HANDICAP-ACCESS-RAMP SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130055511
    Abstract: An adjustable, modular handicap-access-ramp system enables transport of wheelchairs and temporarily or permanently physically handicapped individuals and no-step access thereof into and out of a structure. The system comprises a plurality of core modules and at least one additional module adapted to be combined with each other and the core modules to configure a customized ramp. At least one combined locating and support pin is adapted to connect to each other those of the core and additional modules disposed adjacent to each other. At least one substantially infinitely adjustable column assembly allows movement of predetermined core and additional modules up or down and to a desired angle. At least one connector allows attachment to each other of adjacent core and additional modules that require a change in grade with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Derek Clayton McGivern, Paul Otto Kjeldsen, Paul Thomas Arato, John Kenneth Bowes, Jason Paul Everaert, Robert Wayne Courtryman