Patents Assigned to Budd R. Brothers
  • Universal material clip
    Patent number: 5084944
    Abstract: A universal material clip for use in multiple panel joining in end to end relationship. The clip comprises a unitary body member with multiple dependent legs extending from a central portion. The clip is positioned on a first panel to be joined and then the panel with clip attached is engaged to a second panel wedgeably securing the first and second panels together. The clip adjusts to independent panel thicknesses thus equalizing the finished surface of the two panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Budd R. Brothers
    Inventor: John Hileman
  • Wall clip and jointer device
    Patent number: 5079888
    Abstract: A two-part expandable wall clip and jointing apparatus to be used in wall board construction to temporarily hold a wall board patch in alignment within an opening in a wall by securing same to the joining perimeter edge of the opening forming a supporting surface for the patch. The wall clip adjusts to varied wall board thicknesses and can be adapted to non-support corner wall configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: Budd R. Brothers
    Inventors: John Hileman, Budd Brothers