Patents by Inventor William Christopher Cross

William Christopher Cross 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).

  • Ergonomic stadium seat
    Patent number: 9943168
    Abstract: A portable seating apparatus includes a frame having first and second sides. A seat is disposed between the first and second sides of the frame. The seat is suspended between the first and second sides of the frame by multiple tension members such as straps. A first arm rest and first base member are positioned on the first side of the frame, and a second arm rest and second base member are positioned on the second side of the frame. One or more straps extends downwardly from each arm rest to support the suspended seat. In some embodiments, the first and second sides are hinged such that the seating apparatus may be folded for transport and storage. An arm rest hinge is disposed on each arm rest, and a base member hinge is disposed on each base member in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Back Seat Products, LLC
    Inventors: Aric Dewayne Butler, William Christopher Cross
  • Ergonomic stadium seat
    Patent number: 9737145
    Abstract: A portable seating apparatus includes a frame having first and second sides. A seat is disposed between the first and second sides of the frame. The seat is suspended between the first and second sides of the frame by multiple tension members such as straps. A first arm rest and first base member are positioned on the first side of the frame, and a second arm rest and second base member are positioned on the second side of the frame. One or more straps extends downwardly from each arm rest to support the suspended seat. In some embodiments, the first and second sides are hinged such that the seating apparatus may be folded for transport and storage. An arm rest hinge is disposed on each arm rest, and a base member hinge is disposed on each base member in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventors: Aric Dewayne Butler, William Christopher Cross
  • System for utilizing bracket assembly
    Patent number: 9120430
    Abstract: The present invention is a support and carry system for use with slow moving vehicles having an existing slow moving vehicle support bracket; an extension bar constructed and arranged to be placed in said existing support bracket; an upper support bracket assembly, said upper support bracket dependent on said extension bar, said upper bracket assembly constructed and arranged to receive signage indicating a slow moving vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventors: William Christopher Cross, Steven Darracot, Jr.
  • SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING BRACKET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130233900
    Abstract: The present invention is a support and carry system for use with slow moving vehicles having an existing slow moving vehicle support bracket; an extension bar constructed and arranged to be placed in said existing support bracket; an upper support bracket assembly, said upper support bracket dependent on said extension bar, said upper bracket assembly constructed and arranged to receive signage indicating a slow moving vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: William Christopher Cross, Steven Darracot, JR.