Patents by Inventor James G. Layton, Jr.

James G. Layton, Jr. 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).

  • Lawn edging strip
    Patent number: 5456045
    Abstract: A lawn edging device is provided in the form of a strip having a top edge configured for withstanding hammering, a bottom edge configured for penetration into the ground, and ends constructed for interlocking with adjacent strips. A plurality of ribs spaced parallel to each other extend from both sides of the strip and are oriented perpendicular to the length of the strip to provide vertical rigidity to the strip. The ribs taper towards the bottom edge of the strip and facilitate the penetration of the strip into the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Emerld Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas R. Bradley, James G. Layton, Jr.