Patents by Inventor Robert G. Maynard

Robert G. Maynard 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).

  • Paint applicator method
    Patent number: 5783254
    Abstract: This invention provides a paint solvent mixture well suited for use in cleaning excess paint on minor paint touch-ups performed on vehicle bodies. A syringe with specialized blunt needles is used to apply paint to vehicle body paint without further marring the paint. A method for using such a syringe is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Robert G. Maynard
  • Reflectance and luminescence calibration plate having a near-Lambertian surface and method for making the same
    Patent number: 4662745
    Abstract: In order to provide an calibration plate having both known reflectance and known luminescence characteristics for calibrating and proving a radiometer, which calibration plate exhibits a near-Lambertian surface reflectance, a ceramic or glass coating containing a rare earth photoluminescent material is bonded to a surface of a rigid substrate, such as a steel plate, and the ceramic coating is thereafter sandblasted with a fine abrasive in good condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Zupanick, Robert G. Maynard