Patents by Inventor Robert A. Brewer

Robert A. Brewer 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).

  • Patent number: 4945741
    Abstract: A tag device for holding articles such as keys and for attachment to an organizing member such as a D-ring. All forms of the invention are constructed with a plastic sleeve which has a substantial area for receiving a label or writing to serve to identify the key. In one form of the invention the article is attached to a metal wire member which is releasably retained by the plastic sleeve. In another form, the insert member which holds the article is made of plastic and is releasably held by the sleeve. In still another form of the invention, the insert member is made of plastic and is detachable from the sleeve only with the use of a release tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Inventor: Robert A. Brewer
  • Patent number: 4492048
    Abstract: A labeling keeper including a protective sheet. The sheet is releasably attached to a backing sheet by adhesive and scored so that individual protector strips may be removed from the backing sheet. The protector strips are wrapped around an attachment member which holds the article to be identified such as a key. The attachment member is formed with an arm which holds the article. The protector strip when wrapped about the attachment member latches the arm so that the article cannot separate from the attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1985
    Inventor: Robert A. Brewer
  • Patent number: 4425772
    Abstract: A system for labeling, filing and carrying keys consisting of a connector member formed from a single elongated metal wire formed with a loop at each end and having a planar mid-portion for the receipt of a resilient sleeve. The description of the key is typed or written on a paper label which is attached to the resilient sleeve. A clear plastic protective sheath may be attached to the paper label. The connectors with their attached keys are attached to a split metal ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Inventor: Robert A. Brewer
  • Patent number: 4168022
    Abstract: A flexible, non-elastic strap harness for carrying cameras and other portable instruments having a separate adjustable instrument grip which includes a flexible instrument encircling holding member and a sliding grip member for adjusting the length of said holding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1979
    Inventor: Robert A. Brewer
  • Patent number: 4058242
    Abstract: A connector having a thumb screw adapted for connection to a camera and to a flexible body harness carrying a snap connector. The connector includes a washer with an opening for receiving therethrough and retaining the shaft of the thumb screw. The underside of the washer is surfaced with resilient material for resiliently engaging the bottom of the camera. The head of the thumb screw is formed with one portion of a snap connector for releasably engaging the snap connector carried by the harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1977
    Inventor: Robert A. Brewer
  • Patent number: 4033488
    Abstract: A strap which is carried by the body about the back and shoulders for carrying articles and in one form of the invention is also separable so that it forms a basic neck strap. The strap includes an elongated non-elastic flexible neck strap which carries spring releasable couplings at both ends and a length adjustment means. One end of the neck strap is releasably coupled to an elongated non-elastic flexible extension strap which carries coupling means at both ends and a quick release fastener. A camera or other article is releasably attached to either the neck strap by the spring releasable couplings or to a combination of the neck and extension straps by one coupling on each strap and additionally by the quick release fastener. The camera or other article carries a mating quick release fastener either on the article itself or the fastener is attached to a bracket independently connected to the article or camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1977
    Inventor: Robert A. Brewer
  • Patent number: 4024608
    Abstract: A connector consisting of a single elongated element such as a metal wire or plastic member formed in a closed shape with end loops joined by generally straight and generally parallel sides. A sleeve member is removably affixed to the parallel sides. One of the end loops is dimensioned to thread through a carrying lug on an article and the other loop is dimensioned for attachment to a hook connected to a strap or carrying harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Inventor: Robert A. Brewer