Patents by Inventor Robert W. Potter

Robert W. Potter 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: 5038445
    Abstract: A reinforcement clip is provided for the corner of a panel member to prevent damage to the panel member corner during shipment. The panel member includes at least two substantially flat relatively narrow elongated flange portions joined together at one end thereof to define a planar corner with a panel portion extending from the outer edge thereof. Both the panel portions and flange portions are firmly supported by the reinforcement clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas M. Jeruzal, Robert W. Potter
  • Patent number: 4978014
    Abstract: A shipping rack which is convertible to a first rack length for snug lengthwise loading across the interior width of a semi-trailer and convertible to a second rack length for snug loading lengthwise across the interior width of a railroad boxcar. Pivotal rack extensions are provided on one end wall which will yield to potentially damaging forces and then self center. The rack extensions are held in a first position folded into the end wall to form the first rack length and are pivotal out of the end wall and are self positioning in a second position to form a second rack length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: John N. Humitz, Robert W. Potter, Kenneth J. Kostrzewa