Patents by Inventor Robert J. Benoit

Robert J. Benoit 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).

  • Cover and wiper for a rear vehicle light
    Patent number: 6138319
    Abstract: A device for externally covering a rear vehicle light for protection from obscuring snow or dirt is provided. The device comprises a support structure to position a transparent cylindrical cover over a rear vehicle light. The cover is rotated by an electric motor. Also affixed to the support structure are upper and lower wiper blades in contact with the surface of the cover. While the cover is rotating light diminishing dirt and slush is scraped off the cover surface by the wiper blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Inventor: Robert J. Benoit
  • Wheel and tire safety guard
    Patent number: 5975572
    Abstract: A safety guard is provided for preventing a wheel from coming off the body of a vehicle. The safety guard includes a first attachment releasably secured to the body on one side of the wheel and a second attachment releasably secured to the body on a transversely opposing side of the wheel. A restraining member is removably secured in a transversely slidable engagement with and between the first and second attachments and immediately adjacent an outer face of the wheel so as to prevent movement of the wheel away from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Stuart A. Busse
    Inventor: Robert J. Benoit