Patents by Inventor James R. Fincham

James R. Fincham 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: 5163780
    Abstract: A method of restoring soil porosity and permeability to soils adjacent to home leach trench septic systems, increasing rates of aerobic decomposition of accumulated organic matter, breaking up and unplugging side walls of failed trenches, increasing leaching rates of waste liquids into surrounding soil. Soil is lifted from an 18" depth by a tillage tool. Bulk density is decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Inventor: James R. Fincham
  • Patent number: 4733477
    Abstract: A chalk line framing square is provided to aid in placing right angle intersecting chalk lines upon a floor so that tiles can be properly installed on the floor. The framing square can check the squareness of the tiles as they are installed without being placed in the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1988
    Inventors: James R. Fincham, George Spector
  • Patent number: 4467712
    Abstract: The wood baler of the present invention comprises a rectangular frame adapted to receive a plurality of split pieces of wood. A pressure member is movably mounted to the frame so as to move toward and away from one of the end frame members. Hydraulic cylinders are connected to the pressure member for causing it to move toward the opposite frame member, thereby compressing the wood so that it can be bound together in a bale. One of the upper or lower frame members is movable from a first position to a second position which increases the distance between the upper and lower frame members. This permits release of the bale after it has been secured together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Inventor: James R. Fincham