Patents by Inventor James A. Kiphart

James A. Kiphart 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: 4947595
    Abstract: An extruded metal plank for use in the construction of deck surfaces is disclosed along with certain supporting structure for the plank. The metal plank includes a horizontal element having an upper surface, a lower surface, and two parallel edges defining outer boundaries of the upper surface. Two side elements depend from the lower surface contiguous to the two parallel edges for defining the sides of the plank. At least one supporting element depends from the horizontal element lower surface, each supporting element including a horizontal projection at a lower end of the element for supporting the plank. A plurality of additional elements depend from the horizontal element lower surface for maximizing the area of the lower surface to enhance heat transfer from the plank to the surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: Metalmark Corporation
    Inventors: Willard O. Douds, James A. Kiphart