Patents by Inventor Michael E Whelan

Michael E Whelan 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).

  • System and method for decorating the face of architectural columns
    Patent number: 7841116
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for decorating architectural columns. The system includes opposing dowels that are contained within cylindrical housings. Banner-type decorations extend between the cylindrical housings. The cylindrical housings also include upper and lower access openings. Strap assemblies are also included that extend around the dowels via the access openings. The banner-type decorations are secured to the face of an architectural column by securing the upper and lower strap assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Michael E Whelan
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECORATING THE FACE OF ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS
    Publication number: 20100269384
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for decorating architectural columns. The system includes opposing dowels that are contained within cylindrical housings. Banner-type decorations extend between the cylindrical housings. The cylindrical housings also include upper and lower access openings. Strap assemblies are also included that extend around the dowels via the access openings. The banner-type decorations are secured to the face of an architectural column by securing the upper and lower strap assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Michael E. Whelan