Patents by Inventor Chris Gamel

Chris Gamel 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).

  • Ornamental building column
    Patent number: 5327694
    Abstract: A building structure comprising a tubular member made from cardboard having an applied covering layer of urethane foam that is formed into a desired shape. An internal load bearing member of reinforced concrete is installed within the interior of the tubular member to complete the structure. In addition, a method of making a decorative building structure is provided comprising the steps of: applying a covering layer to the exterior of a tubular member, sculpting the covering layer to a desired form, and installing a load bearing member within the interior of the tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: DCA Architectural Products Ltd.
    Inventors: Chris Gamel, Dana Ramsay, Alan Burdett