Patents by Inventor Robert A. McDowell

Robert A. McDowell 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: 4759606
    Abstract: A reflector assembly for use on the road by a vehicle driver near his or her stopped vehicle comprising three reflective arms crossing and pivoted to each other at the middle, and bases pivotally connected to two of the arms at one end of each. When the assembly is erected, the crossing arms are spread apart angularly and the bases hold their respective arms extending up diagonally. Wing nuts at the pivots releasably clamp the arms and bases in this position. After loosening the wing nuts, the user can collapse the reflector assembly to a folded position in which the arms are aligned one behind the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Inventor: Robert A. McDowell
  • Patent number: 4478052
    Abstract: An insulated receptacle for holding beverage cans or other food items in the front seat compartment of an automotive vehicle. The receptacle has hangers for releasably mounting it in the vehicle, an air inlet for connection to a flexible hose leading from an air vent connected to the vehicle's air conditioning/heating system, and an air outlet for passing air from the interior of the receptacle. Can support members in the receptacle present upwardly-facing recesses for snugly receiving beverage cans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Inventor: Robert A. McDowell