Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Wiatrak

Thomas R. Wiatrak 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: 8047751
    Abstract: A wheel chock for restraining movement of a vehicle tire on a supporting grating during transit includes a base, a grate lock mechanism for locking the base to the grating, and a ramp on the base for engagement with a circumference of a vehicle tire. A strap connected with the base is extensible around the vehicle tire to help restrain movement of the tire on the grating. The chock includes a retractor for retracting the strap and for taking up slack that forms in the strap during transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Midwest Precision Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Powers, Thomas R. Wiatrak, Frederick J. Diamond
  • Publication number: 20090035088
    Abstract: A wheel chock for restraining movement of a vehicle tire on a supporting grating during transit includes a base, a grate lock mechanism for locking the base to the grating, and a ramp on the base for engagement with a circumference of a vehicle tire. A strap connected with the base is extensible around the vehicle tire to help restrain movement of the tire on the grating. The chock includes a retractor for retracting the strap and for taking up slack that forms in the strap during transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Midwest Precision Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Powers, Thomas R. Wiatrak, Frederick J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 4805925
    Abstract: The sports wheelchair includes a frame portion (A) having left and right side frame portions. Rear wheel assemblies (B) are connected with the left and right side frame portions such that the rear wheels are connectable to the frame in any one of a plurality of positions and with an adjustable camber. A pair of front wheel assemblies (C) selectively interconnect front wheels with the frame with any one of a plurality of adjustable height, inward-outward, and forward-aft positions. An operator supporting seat (D) having a segmented center portion and an outer portion is selectively interconnected with the left and right side frame portions. A folding mechanism (E) enables the left and right side frame portions to be folded together for easier transportation and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Gilbert E. Haury, Nathalal C. Patel, Walter G. Lockard, Thomas R. Wiatrak, Neal J. Curran
  • Patent number: 4721321
    Abstract: The sports wheelchair includes a frame portion (A) having left and right side frame portions. Rear wheel assemblies (B) are connected with the left and right side frame portions such that the rear wheels are connectable to the frame in any one of a plurality of positions and with an adjustable camber. A pair of front wheel assemblies (C) selectively interconnect front wheels with the frame with any one of a plurality of adjustable height, inward-outward, and forward-aft positions. An operator supporting seat (D) having a segmented center portion and an outer portion is selectively interconnected with the left and right side frame portions. A folding mechanism (E) enables the left and right side frame portions to be folded together for easier transportation and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1988
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Gilbert E. Haury, Nathalal G. Patel, Walter G. Lockard, Thomas R. Wiatrak, Neal J. Curran
  • Patent number: 4595212
    Abstract: The sports wheelchair includes a frame portion (A) having left and right side frame portions. Rear wheel assemblies (B) are connected with the left and right side frame portions such that the rear wheels are connectable to the frame in any one of a plurality of positions and with an adjustable camber. A pair of front wheel assemblies (C) selectively interconnect front wheels with the frame with any one of a plurality of adjustable height, inward-outward, and forward-aft positions. An operator supporting seat (D) having a segmented center portion and an outer portion is selectively interconnected with the left and right side frame portions. A folding mechanism (E) enables the left and right side frame portions to be folded together for easier transportion and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Gilbert E. Haury, Nathalal G. Patel, Walter G. Lockard, Thomas R. Wiatrak, Neal J. Curran
  • Patent number: 4500102
    Abstract: The sports wheelchair includes a one-piece, welded tubular frame assembly (A). A pair of rear wheels (30) are horizontally and adjustably positionable in a rear wheel mounting plate (34). The mounting plate has a plurality of slots (36, 38, 40) and a plurality of alternating ridges (44) and valleys (46) which mesh with like ridges (50) and valleys (52) on an axle receiving assembly (42). A pair of front wheels (80) are mounted with a front wheel mounting assembly (82) to be selectively positioned in any one of three vertical positions (FIGS. 6, 8, and 9). The front wheels are further mountable on the inside or the outside of a lower horizontal frame portion (10) and in any one of a plurality of positions fore and aft along the horizontal frame portion. The user is supported by a fabric seat (170) which is laced to upper horizontal frame portions (12) and to a back structure (150).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1985
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Gilbert E. Haury, Nathalal G. Patel, Walter G. Lockard, Thomas R. Wiatrak
  • Patent number: D305521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Wiatrak, Roger H. Ramsey