Patents by Inventor Scott E. Jirele

Scott E. Jirele 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).

  • Modular stage prop
    Patent number: 7231740
    Abstract: A modular stage prop system having a first stage prop and a second stage prop. The first stage prop has a first stepping surface and a plurality of first side surfaces extending from the first stepping surface. The first stepping surface and the plurality of first side surfaces define a first partial enclosure in which an object may be stored. At least one of the first stepping surface and the plurality of first side surfaces has a male connector portion. The second stage prop has a second stepping surface and a plurality of second side surfaces extending from the second stepping surface. The second stepping surface and the plurality of second side surfaces define a second partial enclosure in which an object may be stored. At least one of the second stepping surface and the plurality of second side surfaces has a female connector portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventor: Scott E. Jirele
  • Modular stage prop
    Publication number: 20040221517
    Abstract: A modular stage prop system having a first stage prop and a second stage prop. The first stage prop has a first stepping surface and a plurality of first side surfaces extending from the first stepping surface. The first stepping surface and the plurality of first side surfaces define a first partial enclosure in which an object may be stored. At least one of the first stepping surface and the plurality of first side surfaces has a male connector portion. The second stage prop has a second stepping surface and a plurality of second side surfaces extending from the second stepping surface. The second stepping surface and the plurality of second side surfaces define a second partial enclosure in which an object may be stored. At least one of the second stepping surface and the plurality of second side surfaces has a female connector portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Scott E. Jirele
  • Fuel tank tender
    Patent number: 5605207
    Abstract: A fuel tank tender is used for facilitating installation, removal and service of vehicle fuel tanks. The tender includes a frame. Casters rotatably mounted on the frame move the frame over a support surface, including into position beneath a fuel tank. A cradle supports a fuel tank. Elevating jacks mount the cradle to the frame for raising and lowering the cradle relative to the support surface to lift and lower or support the fuel tank relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: OTC Div. of SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Larry W. Betcher, Charles L. Mosher, Scott E. Jirele