Patents by Inventor Robert C. Weaver

Robert C. Weaver 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).

  • Publication number: 20090224474
    Abstract: A big event, air drop lottery system that includes a lifting apparatus, such as a helicopter, a hot air balloon, or a crane, that lifts a large container filled with a large quantity of ping pong balls that include a lottery number or unique identifier that matches a lottery number or unique identifier on a ticket stub held by a participate or spectator. Located on the ground below the container is a target area. The container includes a lower opening that enables the ball to be selectively released when lifted to a desired height above the target area. Located inside the target area is a target pole. Attached or mounted on the pole is at least one optional cup designed to catch a ball dropped from the container. A second, third and fourth cup may be mounted or placed adjacent to the pole that may be used to determine second, third and fourth place winners. During play, the target area cleared of all spectators and the container is lifted to a desired elevation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Robert C. Weaver
  • Patent number: 4995663
    Abstract: A cover assembly installable on the open bed of trucks adapted to be mechanically drawn over or withdrawn from the top of the truck bed by means of a pulley operated looped cable attached to a movable tarpaulin. Lateral, front and rear enclosure members are connected with said tarpaulin so that in the drawn position, the interior of the truck bed is completely covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignees: Robert C. Weaver, Robert Semion, John H. Imbt, Marlin K. Gingrich
    Inventors: Robert C. Weaver, Robert Semion
  • Patent number: 4948193
    Abstract: A cover assembly installable on the open bed of trucks adapted to be mechanically drawn over or withdrawn from the top of the truck bed by means of a pulley operated looped cable attached to a movable tarpaulin. Lateral, front and rear enclosure members are connected with said tarpaulin so that in the drawn position, the interior of the truck bed is completely covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignees: Robert C. Weaver, Robert Semion, John H. Imbt, Marlin K. Gingrich
    Inventor: Robert C. Weaver
  • Patent number: 4858984
    Abstract: A cover assembly installable on the open bed of trucks adapted to be mechanically drawn over or withdrawn from the top of the truck bed by means of a pulley operated looped cable attached to a movable tarpaulin. Lateral, front and rear enclosure members are connected with said tarpaulin so that in the drawn position, the interior of the truck bed is completely covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignees: Robert C. Weaver, Robert Semion, John H. Imbt, Marlin K. Gingrich
    Inventor: Robert C. Weaver
  • Patent number: 4801171
    Abstract: A cover assembly installable on the open bed of trucks adapted to be mechanically drawn over or withdrawn from the top of the truck bed by means of a pulley operated looped cable attached to a movable tarpaulin. Lateral, front and rear enclosure members are connected with said tarpaulin so that in the drawn position, the interior of the truck bed is completely covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignees: Robert C. Weaver, Robert Semion, John H. Imbt, Marlin K. Gingrich
    Inventor: Robert C. Weaver
  • Patent number: 4725090
    Abstract: A cover assembly installable on the open bed of trucks adapted to be mechanically drawn over or withdrawn from the top of the truck bed by means of a pulley operated looped cable attached to a movable tarpaulin. Lateral, front and rear sealing means are connected with said tarpaulin so that in the drawn position, the interior of the truck bed is completely sealed from the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Inventor: Robert C. Weaver
  • Patent number: 4619463
    Abstract: This invention is an adjustable height hitching device adapted to connect a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle. The invention consists of a tow bar pivoted upon an attaching element which is coupled to the towed vehicle. The end height of the tow bar can be varied by a turnbuckle movably coupled between the tow bar and the attaching element. The height of the coupling portion of the tow bar can be adjusted to the height of the coupling on the towing vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Inventor: Robert C. Weaver