Patents Assigned to John D. Gassett
  • Strengthening door jamb
    Patent number: 5024475
    Abstract: A strengthening device for use with a deadbolt lock and includes a planar metal anchor plate having a hole with an anchor pocket welded to the plate at the hole. The anchor plate is installed between the door jamb and the framing or door stud. The anchor pocket extends into the hole in the door jamb through which the deadbolt is insertible. When the deadbolt is installed in the door, the bolt will extend into the anchor plate. In another embodiment, a metal bolt guide is inserted from the outer side of the door jamb into the anchor pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: John D. Gassett
    Inventor: Charles E. Francis
  • Ring needle pusher
    Patent number: 4998651
    Abstract: A needle pushing head is made integral with a ring for wearing on a finger. The head has at least one needle receiving indentation so that the needle can be placed therein and forced by the finger through cloth or other material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignees: John D. Gassett, Paul H. Johnson
    Inventor: Blue H. Townsend
  • Ring needle pusher
    Patent number: 4899916
    Abstract: A needle pushing head is made integral with a ring for wearing on a finger. The head has at least one needle receiving indentation so that the needle can be placed therein and forced by the finger through cloth or other material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignees: John D. Gassett, Paul H. Johnson
    Inventor: Blue H. Townsend
  • Keeper for deadbolt locks
    Patent number: 4865370
    Abstract: A strengthening device for use with a deadbolt lock and includes a planar metal anchor plate having a hole with an anchor pocket welded to the plate at the hole. The anchor plate is installed between the door jamb and the framing or door stud. The anchor pocket extends into the hole in the door jamb through which the deadbolt is insertible. When the deadbolt is installed in the door, the bolt will extend into the anchor plate. In another embodiment, a metal bolt guide is inserted from the outer side of the door jamb into the anchor pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: John D. Gassett
    Inventor: Charles E. Francis
  • Fluid waste disposal
    Patent number: 4560503
    Abstract: A method of disposing of fluid waste in underground permeable strata having original fluid pressure in the pores which is less than normal hydrostatic pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: John D. Gassett
    Inventor: John S. Bradley