Patents by Inventor Gaylord Williams

Gaylord Williams 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).

  • Retractable vehicle covering assembly
    Patent number: 9776491
    Abstract: A retractable vehicle covering assembly includes a track that may be coupled to a rear side of a vehicle. A covering unit is removably coupled to the track and the covering unit may be manipulated. The covering unit is positioned in a deployed position. The covering unit extends over the vehicle and engages a front side of the vehicle. Thus, the covering unit may cover the vehicle. The covering unit is positioned in a stored position having the covering unit being folded along the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Gaylord Williams
  • Chalkboard cleaning apparatus with a fluid reservoir
    Patent number: 6944904
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a chalkboard cleaning device that is mountable to a conventional chalkboard 12 providing means for selectively cleaning parts thereof. The present invention 10 is comprised of a rail 18 mounted to the top edge of an existing chalkboard 12 having the cleaning apparatus 20 attached thereto and extending from the top to the bottom edge of the board 12. The present invention 10 is comprised of an adjustable frame 30 and sponge 20 which is trimmed at the time of installation to fit the adjusted frame size. The frame 30 has a tensioned 40 rail 18 engaging element 27 for selectively moving the cleaning apparatus 20 to a desired point to be cleaned. Once positioned the apparatus 10 has a pump 26 and fluid containing reservoir 22 in communication with sponge 20 whereby pressure applied to the pump button 48 releases fluid 54 into the body of the sponge 20 whereupon movement of the cleaning apparatus by means of the handle 24 cleans the selected area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Gaylord A Williams
  • Sheet support apparatus
    Patent number: 4101252
    Abstract: Sheet supporting apparatus for a continuous sheet, differential pressure thermoforming machine comprising laterally spaced apart sheet support members for supporting the lateral edges of a formable sheet and for moving the sheet in a forward path of travel. The apparatus includes an open top, air receiving, sheet support box disposed interjacent the laterally spaced sheet support members upstream of a differential pressure mold, and mechanism for introducing air under pressure to the inside of the box for supporting a midportion of the sheet of plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: Sweetheart Plastic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gaylord William Brown