Patents by Inventor Walter M. Bishop

Walter M. Bishop 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).

  • Boat securing and releasing device
    Patent number: 6135481
    Abstract: A releasing and securing assembly affixed to the starboard or port side of a boat and trailer is disclosed to temporarily release or secure a boat to a trailer while loading and unloading a boat on a boat ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventors: Walter M Bishop, III, Walter M Bishop, Jr
  • Combination fence and table for power tool
    Patent number: 5611525
    Abstract: A combination fence and table for use with a power tool provides means for rotating a plate from a table position to a fence position. The plate also is tiltable with respect to the base of the apparatus. The edge of the plate closest to the power tool remains at a substantially constant distance from the power tool throughout the range of angles that the plate is tilted. When used in the fence position, the plate is movable linearly across the width of the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: DeVlieg-Bullard, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter M. Bishop