Patents by Inventor Gayland Gilchrist

Gayland Gilchrist 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).

  • Paint shield for electrical outlets and switches
    Patent number: 5285014
    Abstract: In accordance with illustrative embodiments of the present invention, a paint shield that covers all exposed surfaces of an electrical outlet or switch assembly and its cover plate includes a front wall having top, bottom and side walls extending rearward thereof, and devices such as a pair of prongs or a suction cup which temporarily attach the shield to the assembly with the rear edge sections of the top, bottom and side walls positioned tightly against the adjacent side surfaces of the cover plate. The shield has a handling tab on the front wall that is longitudinally aligned with the prongs or suction cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Inventor: Gayland Gilchrist
  • Beverage container
    Patent number: D330513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Inventor: Gayland Gilchrist