Patents by Inventor Paul M. Linford

Paul M. Linford 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).

  • Vinyl beam reinforcement apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6595497
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for reinforcing vinyl beams provides rigidity, strength, and security for vinyl beams used in fencing and other applications. The apparatus is a shaped thermoplastic beam which is formed to contain a cavity and at least one retaining member. The retaining member may be contained within the cavity to form a slot adapted to receive a reinforcing member. The retaining member may be a pair of lips attached to opposing walls of the thermoplastic beam and may also be a wall running inside the cavity. The reinforcing member may be substantially planar so as to be inserted into the cavity by threading the member within the slot or sheath created by the opposing lips or parallel walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventors: Paul M. Linford, Duane M. Linford, Khaled Mahjoub
  • Window latch housing and handle
    Patent number: D483649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventors: Paul M. Linford, Duane M. Linford