Patents by Inventor Robert J. Whitacre

Robert J. Whitacre 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: 5000332
    Abstract: A waste disposal container having a non-removable, permanently sealing, threaded closure. The closure consists of a outer cap and a inner, threaded base cap having one-way, interengaging ratchet teeth which affixes the closure to the neck of a waste disposal container. When the base cap is threaded on the threaded container neck, suitable adhesive is applied to the interior threads of the base cap and to the exterior threads on the container neck thereby permanently sealing the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Inventor: Robert J. Whitacre
  • Patent number: 4289325
    Abstract: This skateboard has a central section which is supported by longitudinally spaced wheel units under its end portions. A forward extension unit connects with the forward end portion of the central section and is preferably of arcuate shape, in longitudinal section, and extends forwardly and upwardly. The length of the forward extension unit is in the order of about one-half the length of the central section. Connecting means, as holes, are provided in the forward extension unit so the lower end portion of an operator support rope may be connected with a selected one thereof and thus the angular relation of the support rope and the operator's arm engaging the rope to the plane of the forward extension and the central section may be maintained in the range of 60.degree., with a variation of plus or minus 7.degree., and this for all average people regardless of their individual heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1981
    Inventor: Robert J. Whitacre