Patents by Inventor Lloyd Gene Thomas

Lloyd Gene Thomas 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: 5867943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gutter assembly for use with a longitudinally extending trough or gutter having an opening extending therethrough. The gutter assembly includes an outlet having a flange adjacent its upper end. The outlet extends through the opening with the flange adjacent the trough. A locking ring surrounds the outlet and is positioned adjacent the trough in opposed relationship to the outlet flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Great Lakes Standard Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Lloyd Gene Thomas
  • Patent number: 5671854
    Abstract: A container frame assembly is disclosed. The container frame assembly is positioned on a base which supports the item to be shipped. The assembly includes base gussets attached to the base. The gussets have sockets which receive vertical members, preferably constructed of formed sheet metal. Upper corner gussets receive the upper ends of the cross members. End members and rail members are also received in sockets of the upper corner gussets. A plurality of cross members have ends which receive the opposed rail members. A container shell or covering is placed adjacent the container frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Great Lakes Standard Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Lloyd Gene Thomas