Patents by Inventor Vince J. McGowan

Vince J. McGowan 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: 4954015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an eavestrough fitting having a molded plastic member with a gasket secured thereto having a unique configuration. The gasket has at least two ribs extending across the molded plastic member and up the sides thereof, with these ribs being sized to form a seal with an appropriately shaped eavestrough inserted within the fitting. The eavestrough is inserted into the fitting and the gasket includes resilient aligning members urging the sidewalls of the inserted eavestrough towards the center whereby the base of the eavestrough is more positively urged into sealing contact with the ribs across the base of the molded plastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: GSW Inc.
    Inventor: Vince J. McGowan
  • Patent number: 4901954
    Abstract: An eavestrough system comprises a particular eavestrough section having inwardly directed locking flanges adjacent opposed upper edges thereof. This eavestrough section is designed to cooperate with a hidden hook having a cored base portion which cooperates with a cantilevered arm whick supports the eavestrough at the free end thereof. A downwardly opening locking slot is provided at the junction of the arm and base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: GSW Inc.
    Inventors: Donald F. Fairgrieve, Vince J. McGowan