Patents by Inventor Wilbur L. Ernst

Wilbur L. Ernst 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: 4998311
    Abstract: A golf cart cushion is utilized in association with a golf cart, wherein the cushion includes a medial transverse seam defining aligned pockets, wherein each pocket includes a perimeter opening at each end to receive slidably therewithin a cushion insert. Each pocket includes a hook and loop fastener closure surface in surrounding relationship relative to each opening. Each cushion includes a matrix of coil springs therewithin. The cushion is formed of an air permeable fluid absorbent fabric. A modification of the cushion insert includes an insert opening with an insert opening hook and loop fastener surface to effect selective closure and opening of the opening of the insert, where the opening of the insert receives a selective number of tubular spring members to permit selective firmness relative to the cushion insert.The tubular members each include hook and loop fastener side surfaces to permit engagement and securement of the insert members together within the cushion insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Inventor: Wilbur L. Ernst