Patents by Inventor Elmer O. Nathaniel

Elmer O. Nathaniel 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).

  • Patent number: 4438003
    Abstract: A surface for ice skating purposes comprised of a multiplicity of discrete flat components formed of extruded resinous material with the same being edgewise interlocked. A lubricant of water and a glycol is applied to said surface for heat dissipation purposes, and promoting slickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1984
    Inventors: Elmer O. Nathaniel, John Eibert, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4030729
    Abstract: An ice skating surface of artificial or non-refrigerated character which is constituted of a multiplicity of discrete panel-like components each of which are preferably of identical construction for ease of assembly and replacement. Each component is desirably of square form being fabricated of moldable material and having a thickness in the range of 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch. Each component is provided along its edges with alternating tongues and cavities of complementary contour for interlocking relationship with the corresponding elements on the confronting edge of adjacent components so as to form an integrated surface wherein accidental parting of the components is reliably inhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Inventor: Elmer O. Nathaniel