Patents by Inventor Alan Postill

Alan Postill 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).

  • Publication number: 20120079790
    Abstract: An application for an apparatus that holds a sheet of material as it is applied to a surface of a building. The apparatus includes support arms for holding the sheet of material in position against the surface of the building while the sheet of material is applied to the surface of the building. The apparatus is adjustable to compensate for various heights of walls, various application angles and application of the sheet to various surfaces of the building including a top surface (e.g. for a shed roof) and a side surface/wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Alan Postill
  • Patent number: 8096338
    Abstract: An application for an apparatus that holds a sheet of material as it is applied to a surface of a vehicle. The apparatus includes support arms for holding the sheet of material in position against the surface of the vehicle while the sheet of material is applied to the surface. The apparatus is adjustable to compensate for various heights of vehicles, various application angles and application of the sheet to various surfaces of the vehicle including a top surface and a side surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Alan Postill
  • Publication number: 20110073247
    Abstract: An application for an apparatus that holds a sheet of material as it is applied to a surface of a vehicle. The apparatus includes support arms for holding the sheet of material in position against the surface of the vehicle while the sheet of material is applied to the surface. The apparatus is adjustable to compensate for various heights of vehicles, various application angles and application of the sheet to various surfaces of the vehicle including a top surface and a side surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Alan Postill
  • Patent number: 5149916
    Abstract: The rubber sealing cap of a mineral insulated cable termination has embedded in the circumferential wall of the cap effecting a circumferentially continuous, fluid-tight fit around the cut-back sheath of the cable, a resilient metal sleeve which protrudes from the end face of the tube and which has at its free end an inwardly extending flange which mechanically engages with the cable sheath and which is so inclined with respect to the cable sheath as to restrain the cap against removal from the cable. The protruding flange preferably has at its free end a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth which engage with the cable sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Bicc plc
    Inventors: Harry Baker, Alan Postill
  • Patent number: PP35605
    Abstract: A new and distinct Philadelphus cultivar named ‘P1’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact habit, and large, white and pink flowers with a strong, pleasant scent. The new variety is a Philadelphus, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventor: Alan Postill
  • Patent number: PP35635
    Abstract: A new and distinct Philadelphus cultivar named ‘W1’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact habit, and large, clear white flowers with a strong, sweet scent. The new variety is a Philadelphus, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventor: Alan Postill