Dennis A Gruber

US Patent:

20090120736, May 14, 2009

Filed:

Jun 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/758583

Inventors:

Daniel J. Masterson - Geneva IL, US
Dennis Gruber - Arlington Heights IL, US
Daniel Namie - Elburn IL, US
Dipan Surati - DesPlaines IL, US

International Classification:

B62B 9/08

US Classification:

188 19

Abstract:

The present invention is a manually controlled and propelled wheeled vehicle whose wheels are locked or held in place via a braking mechanism. This invention includes a proximity sensing mechanism that determines when an operator is sufficiently in control of the wheeled vehicle. Upon an operator presence being determined, the proximity sensor calls for the release of the wheel locks and or braking mechanisms. Once the operator is no longer in the proper position, the wheel locks or brakes re-engage.

US Patent:

20090162804, Jun 25, 2009

Filed:

Jun 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/758542

Inventors:

Daniel J. Masterson - Geneva IL, US
Dennis Gruber - Arlington Heights IL, US

International Classification:

F23Q 7/06

US Classification:

431255

Abstract:

The present invention is an apparatus that allows a torch, lantern, or candle user to ignite an actual flame electronically with the turn of a switch. Furthermore, this invention provides the means for the user to remove the flame without the need to blow it out or manually snuff the flame.