Patents by Inventor Celestine Patrick McCuskey

Celestine Patrick McCuskey 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).

  • Tactile indicators for the visually impaired and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 6709191
    Abstract: There is a tactile indicator for the visually impaired having at least one marker head (22) which in a position of use protrudes above a walkway surface. A flange (23) extends down from the underside of the marker head (22) and is adapted for a close tolerance sliding fit into a channel cut in said walkway surface. There are a plurality of upwardly inclined ribs (25) formed on the flange (23) so that the flange (23) once push fitted into the channel is secured in place without adhesive by outward pressure of the ribs (25) on the sides of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Celestine Patrick McCuskey