Patents by Inventor Michael J. Kartler

Michael J. Kartler 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).

  • Corner finishing system method
    Patent number: 5615530
    Abstract: An applicator tool for applying cementitious materials such as joint compound to corners. The tool has a handle and a head which is curved. The handle and head are integrally formed preferably from plastic. A flexible elastomeric blade projects from the forward edge of the head to smooth the compound. A one-piece molded corner cap in a general trihedral shape is provided and when using the tool results in a smooth, uniform finished corner. In use, the one-piece molded corner cap is applied over the corner beads to achieve a snug fit. Cementitious compound is applied over the corner cap and bead resulting in a smooth finished surface with a high quality appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: Michael J. Kartler
  • Corner finishing system
    Patent number: 5440776
    Abstract: An applicator tool for applying cementitious materials such as joint compound to corners. The tool has a handle and a head which is curved. The handle and head are integrally formed preferably from plastic. A flexible elastomeric blade projects from the forward edge of the head to smooth the compound. A one-piece molded corner cap in a general trihedral shape is provided and when using the tool results in a smooth, uniform finished corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Inventor: Michael J. Kartler