Patents by Inventor Sheldon G. Whiting

Sheldon G. Whiting 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).

  • Seismic responsive operating device
    Patent number: 4189945
    Abstract: A seismic responsive operating device in which a sphere supported on a seat on the top of a column with a spiral guideway around the columns to guide the sphere against a lock lever for releasing a compressed spring, a spring loaded operating arm is capable of lifting the locking lever to out of the way position to allow the arm to operate a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Inventor: Sheldon G. Whiting