Patents by Inventor Allen R. Thompson

Allen R. Thompson 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).

  • Fence guard
    Patent number: 6561491
    Abstract: Disclosed is a covering designed to be attached to and along the bottom portion of chain-linked and other similar types of fencing in order to prevent grass and weeds from growing between the links. Produced in varying lengths from a rubber or plastic type material, the covering has an L-shaped profile that allows it to be placed along the bottom edge of the fencing resting on the ground and against the fence. The mowing strip portion of the L-shape guard that rests upon the ground extends out horizontally from the bottom of the fence serves a shield that will prevent plant growth along the fence line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventors: Allen R. Thompson, Kimberly Thompson
  • FENCE GUARD
    Publication number: 20010013594
    Abstract: Disclosed is a covering designed to be attached to and along the bottom portion of chain-linked and other similar types of fencing in order to prevent grass and weeds from growing between the links. Produced in varying lengths from a rubber or plastic type material, the covering has an L-shaped profile that allows it to be placed along the bottom edge of the fencing resting on the ground and against the fence. The mowing strip portion of the L-shape guard that rests upon the ground extends out horizontally from the bottom of the fence serves a shield that will prevent plant growth along the fence line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 1998
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: ALLEN R. THOMPSON, KIMBERLY THOMPSON