Patents by Inventor Winston Breeden

Winston Breeden 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).

  • Publication number: 20050145747
    Abstract: A case for storing and winding a plurality of ratchet tie-downs removable from the case for use. The case includes a base having a plurality of compartments for storing first parts of the tie-downs. A plurality of reels are supported on the base for rotation relative to the base, each reel having a winding portion for winding a strap on the reel. The case includes a rotation mechanism for simultaneously rotating all the reels in a winding direction relative to the base thereby to wind the straps onto the reels. The case includes a lid for the case, the lid when in a closed position helping to retain the straps in the case. The case has a closed configuration adapted for placement on a retail store shelf and the lid having an exterior major side surface for holding retail information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Winston Breeden, Bob Johnson
  • Publication number: 20050051674
    Abstract: A device for supporting a pipe hanger from a support member and for preventing a pipe in the pipe hanger from contacting the support member due to a force exerted on the pipe by a fluid therein. The device includes a connector for coupling the pipe surge restrainer to the support member and for supporting the pipe hanger; a plurality of arms extending from the connector and spaced to permit location of the support member there between when the device is adjusted so that the support member projects beyond the connector; and a portion joining ends of the arms distal from the connector, the portion for location between the pipe and the support member to prevent the pipe from contacting the support member. The present invention further includes a pipe support assembly with the device described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Winston Breeden, E. Kennedy