Patents by Inventor Michael Schaafsma

Michael Schaafsma 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: 4315390
    Abstract: Corner strips are provided for positioning between perpendicularly-disposed wallboard sheets to effect a curvilinear transition between the sheets. In one embodiment, a longitudinally-extending and transversely concave or inwardly curved rigid member is adapted for positioning between the sheets with the sheets perpendicularly-disposed in mutually-abutting relation. The concave member is held in the corner by an arrow-like member engaging putty-like material placed in the corner. In another embodiment, a longitudinally-extending and transversely convex or outwardly-curved rigid member is adapted for positioning between the sheets with the sheets perpendicularly-disposed in spaced-apart relation. The convex member is held to the sheets by a pair of open channels engaging the edges of the sheets. In both embodiments, wallboard tape, bonded to the concave and convex members, overlaps the wallboard sheets and effects a smooth transition between the sheets and the corner strip members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1982
    Inventor: Michael Schaafsma