Patents by Inventor William A. Webb

William A. Webb 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: 5462378
    Abstract: This invention is a washcloth adapted for retaining a bar of soap for use in the bath or shower. The washcloth is fabricated from a continuous, tubular elastic cloth cut into predetermined lengths and stitched together at a closed end forming an internal pocket in a manner similar to that of a conventional sock. An open end of the internal pocket includes an elastic band stitched about the perimeter of the open end which contracts to retain the bar of soap after it has been inserted into the washcloth. Embedded in the elastic band at regular intervals are a plurality of retaining ridges which are disposed inwardly and elastomerically biased to contact the end surface of the bar of soap thereby retaining it within the washcloth. A pair of pull rings are attached to the elastic band and function as finger holds for leverage when inserting the bar of soap into the washcloth. The washcloth contracts to conform to the bar of soap as it is dispensed and used up thereby reducing soap wastage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: William A. Webb
  • Patent number: 4458955
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle having propulsion imparted by two driven continuous tracks, with a plurality of suspension arms each carrying a road wheel for engagement of the lower traction run of the respective track, and one or more of the suspension arms for each track also carrying a respective return roller for engaging and supporting the return run of the respective track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1984
    Assignee: AAI Corporation
    Inventor: William A. Webb