Patents by Inventor Alan J. E. Kirk

Alan J. E. Kirk 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).

  • Flexible collapsible utility truck bed cover
    Patent number: 5769482
    Abstract: Disclosed is a utility truck bed cover which consists of a rigid frame section which supports a flexible tarpaulin section. The frame section comprises a plurality of bow-shaped members arranged in spaced parallel arrangement which pivot longitudinally to allow stretching of the tarpaulin. The frame members are segmented to allow detachment for storage and shipment. The frame members may also be mounted in the side wall apertures of the truck by means of a unique clamping arrangement. The frame members may also be mounted on wheels on a longitudinal track to facilitate collapsing the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventor: Alan J. E. Kirk
  • Flexible collapsible utility truck bed cover
    Patent number: 5556156
    Abstract: Disclosed is a utility truck bed cover which consists of a rigid frame section which supports a flexible tarpaulin section. The frame section comprises a plurality of bow-shaped members arranged in spaced parallel arrangement which pivot longitudinally to allow stretching of the tarpaulin. The frame members are segmented to allow detachment for storage and shipment. The frame members may also be mounted in the side wall apertures of the truck by means of a unique clamping arrangement. The frame members may also be mounted on wheels on a longitudinal track to facilitate collapsing the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Inventor: Alan J. E. Kirk
  • Method of cooking pizza
    Patent number: 5523104
    Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for cooking pizza which comprises (a) a pan element having a base floor and peripheral walls extending upwardly therefrom; (b) a plate element superimposed over and spaced above the base floor section of the pan element; (c) a preferably domed shaped lid element superimposed over the pan element and having an interior reflective surface; and (d) means for applying heat to said apparatus. A method of using this apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Inventor: Alan J. E. Kirk