Patents by Inventor Dennis S. O'Rourke

Dennis S. O'Rourke 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).

  • Method and apparatus for supporting a tile counter cap support strip
    Patent number: 5060438
    Abstract: A channel shaped cap support strip for a cap strip of a tiled counter top is formed with a plurality of projecting tongues that are embedded within the adhesive that overlies the horizontal surface of the counter, with the body of the cap support strip channel being nailed to the vertical surface of the front of the counter. The tongues, embedded in the adhesive that holds the tile in place, hold the upper part of the cap support strip securely tied to the counter top and prevent flexing and cracking of the tile cap strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventor: Dennis S. O'Rourke