Patents by Inventor Sheldon Alter

Sheldon Alter 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: 5465677
    Abstract: A float post (12, 12', 12") is shown having one end (14) receivable in a mounting stand (20) or directly into the bottom surface of a body of water and a second end (16) which mounts a storage locker 50 having a plurality of beverage container holders mounted thereto. A tether mounting device (36,80,90) is mounted adjacent the second end and receives one end of a tether (46,46') with the opposite end of the tether formed with a loop for reception on a foot or other body part of a person on a floatation device. The post may be unitary of may have a plurality of telescoping sections (70,72,74) to provide adjustable length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: Sheldon Alter
  • Patent number: 4798360
    Abstract: A beverage caddy particularly adapted for use in automotive vehicles having a center console is shown to include a tray portion mounted between a pair of relatively narrow in depth but long in height side walls. A base portion is adapted to be received in the bottom portion or floor of the automotive console and removable attachment means is disposed on the rear top portion of the caddy to securely mount the caddy immediately adjacent to the dash of the vehicle with the tray located within the field of vision of a person operating the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Inventor: Sheldon Alter