Donald H Read

US Patent:

39603920, Jun 1, 1976

Filed:

Feb 3, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/546205

Inventors:

Donald E. Read - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

Garton Company - Sheboygan WI

International Classification:

B62K 902

US Classification:

280282

Abstract:

A wheeled vehicle for children has an open-centered frame that is dimensionally adjustable longitudinally on which a front drive axle and a rear wheel yoke are mounted. An operator's seat having cushion and back portions is secured within the interior and towards the rear of the open-centered frame and the cushion portion is disposed at an elevation substantially equal to the axle height of the vehicle wheel base. The front drive axle has a front drive wheel rotatably mounted on each end, and a pedal portion between the two front drive wheels which propels the vehicle when actuated by the vehicle operator. A steering lever is pivotally mounted on the exterior of each side of the open-centered frame adjacent the operator's seat and is connected to the rear wheel yoke by a steering rod. A rear steering wheel is mounted by the rear wheel yoke and tilting of the steering levers pivots the rear wheel yoke, and, hence, the rear steering wheel about an upright axis imparting a steering motion to the vehicle.

US Patent:

57788049, Jul 14, 1998

Filed:

Nov 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/559937

Inventors:

Donald E. Read - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

F16B 500

US Classification:

24822112

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for fastening one component, such as a table top, to a second component, such as that which is intended to support the table top. The support component is provided with alignment and fastening members extending from it. The alignment and fastening members are functionally adapted to be received by complimentary recesses situated within the complimentary component. The extending alignment members are actuable to force movement of the table top in relation to the support component. Such movement results in engagement of the fastening members with fastening clips situated within the table top and secures the table top to the support component.