Patents by Inventor Allan T. Leeks

Allan T. Leeks 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 and method for joining and supporting pieces of sheet material
    Patent number: 5651225
    Abstract: A method and device for joining two pieces of sheet material using a unique joinder device are disclosed. The joinder device comprises first and second flange portions and a rib disposed between and interconnecting the flange portions. The rib extends in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the flange portions so that, when the joinder device is employed to join two pieces of sheet material, each of the flange portions lies flat against an interior side of the pieces of sheet material and the rib is disposed between the adjacent, abutting ends of the pieces of sheet material. Fasteners are driven from an exterior side of, and through, the pieces of sheet material so that distal ends of the fasteners are anchored in holes which are preformed in the first and second flange portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Inventor: Allan T. Leeks