Patents by Inventor Richard C. Prusinowski

Richard C. Prusinowski 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).

  • Mobility equipment securement device
    Patent number: 6837656
    Abstract: A device for securing mobility equipment and a mobility equipment hoist in a motor vehicle. The device comprises a structural configuration, at least one wheel chock, and a tie-down system. The structural configuration affixes to pre-installed anchors on the motor vehicle. The at least one wheel chock secures the front portion of the mobility equipment. The tie-down system secures the rear or center portion of the mobility equipment. A method of securing mobility equipment and a mobility equipment hoist in a motor vehicle is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Richard C. Prusinowski, Gary L Talbot
  • Mobility equipment securement device
    Publication number: 20030231936
    Abstract: A device for securing mobility equipment and a mobility equipment hoist in a motor vehicle. The device comprises a structural configuration, at least one wheel chock, and a tie-down system. The structural configuration affixes to pre-installed anchors on the motor vehicle. The at least one wheel chock secures the front portion of the mobility equipment. The tie-down system secures the rear or center portion of the mobility equipment. A method of securing mobility equipment and a mobility equipment hoist in a motor vehicle is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Richard C. Prusinowski, Gary L. Talbot