Patents by Inventor Steven S. Conrad

Steven S. Conrad 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: 8870209
    Abstract: A connector for releasably attaching a vehicle such as a shopping cart to a wheelchair includes a pivoting frame that is mounted for use on the cart by a front attachment device and that can be releasably attached to the wheelchair by the chair's occupant. The frame is pivoted to an in-use position and aligned with the wheelchair for attachment. The frame can also be readily released from attachment to the wheelchair by the chair's occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Assembled Products Corporation
    Inventor: Steven S. Conrad
  • Publication number: 20130285351
    Abstract: A connector for releasably attaching a vehicle such as a shopping cart to a wheelchair includes a pivoting frame that is mounted for use on the cart by a front attachment device and that can be releasably attached to the wheelchair by the chair's occupant. The frame is pivoted to an in-use position and aligned with the wheelchair for attachment. The frame can also be readily released from attachment to the wheelchair by the chair's occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Steven S. Conrad
  • Publication number: 20100236913
    Abstract: A battery cover connector system for connecting a battery to the wiring harness of an electrical device or accessory includes a cap that fits closely over the top of the battery and a pair of terminal connectors within the cap that are adapted to snap fit onto a respective battery terminal. The system can be readily connected to the battery's positive and negative poles and conversely can be readily disconnected from the battery without the use of tools. The system includes a safety feature that deters a user from improperly making a reverse connection between the battery and the electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Steven S. Conrad
  • Patent number: 7766538
    Abstract: A system that consistently blends together liquids at a specified ratio to create a particular resultant chemical solution stops operating and notifies an operator when the level of one of the supplied liquids is low. This ensures that the proper ratio of blended liquids will be maintained during operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Assembled Products Corporation
    Inventors: Steven S. Conrad, Daniel C. Brown
  • Patent number: 7093841
    Abstract: The present invention is a seating/storage add-on section for use with a shopping cart, having a non-rigid connector for engaging the rear wheels of a shopping cart. In addition, the connector allows relative movement between the add-on section and an attached shopping cart. The shopping cart can be quickly attached to and detached from the add-on section without requiring tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Assembled Products Corporation
    Inventor: Steven S. Conrad
  • Publication number: 20040160027
    Abstract: The present invention is a seating/storage add-on section for use with a shopping cart, having a non-rigid connector for engaging the rear wheels of a shopping cart. In addition, the connector allows relative movement between the add-on section and an attached shopping cart. The shopping cart can be quickly attached to and detached from the add-on section without requiring tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Steven S. Conrad