Patents by Inventor Paul Akers
Paul Akers 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).
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Patent number: 8490818Abstract: A cover assembly for allowing a drinking opening in beverage container assembly to be selectively covered. The beverage container assembly comprises a cup and a lid and the drinking opening is formed in an upper wall of the raised portion of the lid. The cover assembly comprises a substantially planar cover member and a substrate. The cover member comprises first and second layers and defines a cover portion, a surrounding cover portion, and a perimeter edge. The first layer is a structural layer having flexural characteristics that allow the cover member to be transported by engaging opposing portions of the perimeter edge of the cover member without substantially deforming the cover member. The second layer defines an adhesive surface adapted to detachably attach the cover member to the substrate and the lid.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Fastcap, LLCInventor: Paul Akers
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Patent number: 8458972Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing non-load bearing interior walls in a wood frame structure in a manner that allows for vertical deflection of the frame includes a plurality of sleeved fastener assemblies, each having a threaded fastener extending through a shorter outer sleeve with an enlarged diameter head. The fasteners hold interior non-load bearing walls in place through a predrilled hole in the top plates of the walls, while being capable of accommodating limited vertical movement caused by vertical deflection of the building frame during construction and beyond.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Matthew Stodola, Paul Akers
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Patent number: 8336836Abstract: A foot assembly is adapted to be detachably attached to a pole comprising a shaft portion and a ball portion. The foot assembly comprises a foot member defining a first body cavity and a clip member adapted to be detachably attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly. With the clip member attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly adjacent to the ball portion, the first body cavity of the foot member receives the ball portion, at least a portion of the shaft portion, and at least a portion of the clip member to detachably attach the foot member to the pole.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Fastcap, LLCInventors: Paul Akers, Jon Lussier
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Publication number: 20120234996Abstract: A foot assembly is adapted to be detachably attached to a pole comprising a shaft portion and a ball portion. The foot assembly comprises a foot member defining a first body cavity and a clip member adapted to be detachably attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly. With the clip member attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly adjacent to the ball portion, the first body cavity of the foot member receives the ball portion, at least a portion of the shaft portion, and at least a portion of the clip member to detachably attach the foot member to the pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: FASTCAP LLCInventors: Paul Akers, Jon Lussier
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Patent number: 8162274Abstract: A foot assembly is adapted to be detachably attached to a pole comprising a shaft portion and a ball portion. The foot assembly comprises a foot member defining a first body cavity and a clip member adapted to be detachably attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly. With the clip member attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly adjacent to the ball portion, the first body cavity of the foot member receives the ball portion, at least a portion of the shaft portion, and at least a portion of the clip member to detachably attach the foot member to the pole.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Fastcap, LLCInventors: Paul Akers, Jon Lussier
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Publication number: 20110220649Abstract: A cover assembly for allowing a drinking opening in beverage container assembly to be selectively covered. The beverage container assembly comprises a cup and a lid and the drinking opening is formed in an upper wall of the raised portion of the lid. The cover assembly comprises a substantially planar cover member and a substrate. The cover member comprises first and second layers and defines a cover portion, a surrounding cover portion, and a perimeter edge. The first layer is a structural layer having flexural characteristics that allow the cover member to be transported by engaging opposing portions of the perimeter edge of the cover member without substantially deforming the cover member. The second layer defines an adhesive surface adapted to detachably attach the cover member to the substrate and the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: FASTCAP, LLCInventor: Paul Akers
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Patent number: 8006727Abstract: A hood assembly for woodworking equipment, the hood assembly having a main frame member, at least one secondary frame member, a hood member, and first and second mounting members. Each secondary frame member is supported relative to the main frame member. The hood member is supported by the main frame member and the at least one secondary frame member. The main frame member is supported by the first and second mounting members. The main frame member and the at least one secondary frame member support the hood member such that the hood member extends over at least a portion of the woodworking equipment.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Fastcap, LLCInventors: Marc Urban, Paul Akers
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Publication number: 20110036520Abstract: A foot assembly is adapted to be detachably attached to a pole comprising a shaft portion and a ball portion. The foot assembly comprises a foot member defining a first body cavity and a clip member adapted to be detachably attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly. With the clip member attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly adjacent to the ball portion, the first body cavity of the foot member receives the ball portion, at least a portion of the shaft portion, and at least a portion of the clip member to detachably attach the foot member to the pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: FASTCAP, LLCInventors: Paul Akers, Jon Lussier
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Patent number: 7810771Abstract: A foot assembly for detachably attaching an extensible pole assembly to sheet material comprising a foot member, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member. The foot member is adapted to be attached to the extensible pole assembly. The foot member supports the first attachment member. The second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member. The sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members. The magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Fastcap, LLCInventors: Paul Akers, Jon Lussier
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Patent number: 7111749Abstract: A cover piece and method for covering an opening of a drinking container, such as in the lid of a coffee cup. The cover piece has sufficient flexural stiffness so that it can be grasped conveniently and properly positioned over the opening, and yet is sufficiently flexible so that it can properly perform its opening operation. It comprises a cover section having a greater lateral length dimension, and a tab extending outwardly from the cover portion when the cover piece is in the covering position.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Inventor: Paul Akers
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Patent number: 6598304Abstract: A leveling assembly to establish elevations in a building structure for installing cabinets, bookshelves, countertops, etc. There is a telescoping mounting post adapted to be positioned in bearing engagement between a floor surface and the top of a doorway, ceiling or other upper surface. A laser that transmits a horizontal laser beam is mounted to a mounting device that can be moved to different positions along the length of the post. Locking devices hold the laser-mounting device in place, and also properly position the post to be in firm engagement with its bearing surfaces. The laser-mounting device can be swung to upper and lower positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Inventor: Paul Akers
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Patent number: 6561605Abstract: A system for mounting a drawer front to a drawer box by use of two connecting members, each having two rectangular flanges at right angles to one another and a cone shaped positioning and locating member. The two connecting members are fixed to the front side portions of the drawer box so that the positioning and locating members extend a short distance forward of the front surface of the drawer box. The drawer front is initially positioned in the desired location with the drawer box in its closed position, and the drawer front is impacted by the person's hand to form small locating détents in the back surface of the drawer front. This is used to properly locate the drawer front when the drawer box is removed from its closed position and the final screws are used to attach the drawer front to the drawer box. In a second embodiment, a screw is inserted in each fastener a short distance to function as the protruding member.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Inventor: Paul Akers
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Publication number: 20020174552Abstract: A leveling assembly to establish elevations in a building structure for installing cabinets, bookshelves, countertops, etc. There is a telescoping mounting post adapted to be positioned in bearing engagement between a floor surface and the top of a doorway, ceiling or other upper surface. A laser that transmits a horizontal laser beam is mounted to a mounting device that can be moved to different positions along the length of the post. Locking devices hold the laser-mounting device in place, and also properly position the post to be in firm engagement with its bearing surfaces. The laser-mounting device can be swung to upper and lower positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Paul Akers
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Publication number: 20010037579Abstract: A leveling assembly to establish elevations in a building structure for installing cabinets, bookshelves, countertops, etc. There is a telescoping mounting post adapted to be positioned in bearing engagement between a floor surface and the top of a doorway, ceiling or other upper surface. A laser that transmits a horizontal laser beam is mounted to a mounting device that can be moved to different positions along the length of the post. Locking devices hold the laser mounting device in place, and also properly position the post to be in firm engagement with its bearing surfaces. The laser mounting device can be swung to upper and lower positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventor: Paul Akers
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Patent number: 6256895Abstract: A leveling assembly to establish elevations in a building structure for installing cabinets, bookshelves, countertops, etc. There is a telescoping mounting post adapted to be positioned in bearing engagement between a floor surface and the top of a doorway, ceiling or other upper surface. A laser that transmits a horizontal laser beam is mounted to a mounting device that can be moved to different positions along the length of the post. Locking devices hold the laser mounting device in place, and also properly position the post to be in firm engagement with its bearing surfaces. The laser mounting device can be swung to upper and lower positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Paul Akers
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Patent number: 5997229Abstract: A method of covering the head of a screw which has been inserted into a wood structure, such as a cabinet, a bookshelf, etc. There is a planar circular cover member made of a moderately flexible plasctic and having an adhesive surface. The diameter of the cover member is moderately greater than the diameter of the screw head and the opening in which the screw head is placed. The cover member is placed by positioning a first side portion of the cover member adjacent to the opening, and then deflecting cover member downwardly in a curved position above the screw head opening, keeping the cover properly positioned. Then the person's thumb which grasps an end of the cover member is moved to release the cover member which then snaps into position to cover the opening and become bonded to the surface of the wood structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Inventor: Paul Akers
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Patent number: D490468Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Inventor: Paul Akers
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Patent number: RE48975Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing non-load bearing interior walls in a wood frame structure in a manner that allows for vertical deflection of the frame includes a plurality of sleeved fastener assemblies, each having a threaded fastener extending through a shorter outer sleeve with an enlarged diameter head. The fasteners hold interior non-load bearing walls in place through a predrilled hole in the top plates of the walls, while being capable of accommodating limited vertical movement caused by vertical deflection of the building frame during construction and beyond.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.Inventors: Matthew Stodola, Paul Akers