Patents by Inventor Gary L. Thompson

Gary L. Thompson 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: 5788086
    Abstract: This invention deals in one aspect with a novel cartridge for storing and dispensing mirror mount buttons, and in another aspect with a novel cartridge that can be capped for shipping and transferring cartridges that are full of ready-to-use mirror buttons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Vladamir Azaroff, Joseph P. Hoppe, Brian D. Kruse, Gary L. Thompson
  • Patent number: 5246069
    Abstract: Well apparatuses with device for preventing their relative rotation with respect to adjacent well apparatuses and anti-rotation devices for well apparatuses, including, but not limited to, plugs, float shoes, float collars, jars, and clutch devices for packers. In one embodiment self-aligning non-rotation devices are provided with body members having protrusions extending from recesses therein, the protrusions and recesses configured and disposed so that two opposed devices which initially misalign will co-act to align themselves. In another embodiment an intentional "sloppy fit" is provided between two opposed devices to facilitate device contact and co-action. In various embodiments unwanted separation of two devices is prevented due to the configuration of protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Weatherford-Petco, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Glaser, Gary L. Thompson
  • Patent number: 4801060
    Abstract: A drinking vessel retainer for use upon a seat cushion of an automobile. The retainer has a wedge shaped base to hold the vessel upright on sloping seats, and is anchored into the space between the seat and backrest cushions by a flat extension. An open ended, reversible insert, flanged inwardly at one end, enables the holder to support both large and small vessels. According to one aspect of the invention, the retainers are adapted for use in pairs connected in tandem across the seat to save space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Inventor: Gary L. Thompson