Patents by Inventor Richard I. Lanka

Richard I. Lanka 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).

  • Form brace with adjustable face
    Patent number: 6539677
    Abstract: An adjustable support bracing system for an upright structure includes a substantially vertical main frame and a support plate member pivotally secured to the main frame. The support plate extends on a first side of the main frame and provides supporting engagement of the upright structure. An adjustment device is connected to the main frame and bears on the support plate for selectively pivoting the support plate to a desired support angle. An adjustable length leg extends on a second side of the main frame opposite the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Richard I. Lanka
  • Lock device for chain driven vehicles
    Patent number: 4524591
    Abstract: A lock device of the type for use for locking engagement with a drive chain of a vehicle, such as a bicycle, motorcycle, moped or the like, which includes a locking plate member having at least one elongated locking pin element and with an outer protective flange-like shield for locking and unlocking the chain upon actuation of a keylock mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Inventor: Richard I. Lanka