Patents by Inventor Alex Boyter

Alex Boyter 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).

  • Device for protecting an object from encroaching elements
    Patent number: 7409798
    Abstract: Disclosed is a barrier for protecting an object from encroaching elements. In one embodiment, the object is a utility pole and the barrier comprises an organic bentonite-based material and an outer boundary surface. The organic bentonite-based material may be formed substantially of sodium bentonite. The outer boundary surface may be an annular plastic sheet. Alternatively, the outer boundary surface may comprise the edges of a depression formed around the utility pole. The barrier may be disposed about any object that requires protection from encroaching elements, such as, but not limited to, fences, fence posts, poles, buildings, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventors: James L. Freeby, Alex Boyter
  • Device for protecting an object from encroaching elements
    Publication number: 20050072070
    Abstract: Disclosed is a barrier for protecting an object from encroaching elements. In one embodiment, the object is a utility pole and the barrier comprises an organic bentonite-based material and an outer boundary surface. The organic bentonite-based material may be formed substantially of sodium bentonite. The outer boundary surface may be an annular plastic sheet. Alternatively, the outer boundary surface may comprise the edges of a depression formed around the utility pole. The barrier may be disposed about any object that requires protection from encroaching elements, such as, but not limited to, fences, fence posts, poles, buildings, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: James Freeby, Alex Boyter