Patents by Inventor Robert S. Franklin

Robert S. Franklin 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).

  • Lifesaving device
    Patent number: 3974536
    Abstract: A lifesaving device including a water floatable member to which is attached a lifeline, the floatable member or body being sized as to be conveniently held in one hand by the user and thrown with relatively complete accuracy to a person in need in the water, the water floatable member being characterized further by having sufficient weight to permit it readily to be thrown a considerable distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1976
    Inventor: Robert S. Franklin
  • Lifesaving device
    Patent number: RE29728
    Abstract: A lifesaving device including a water floatable member to which is attached a lifeline, the floatable member or body being sized as to be conveniently held in one hand by the user and thrown with relatively complete accuracy to a person in need in the water, the water floatable member being characterized further by having sufficient weight to permit it readily to be thrown a considerable distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Inventor: Robert S. Franklin