Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Healy

Christopher L. Healy 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).

  • Panel and clip arrangement
    Patent number: 5636488
    Abstract: A clip assembly 20 for concealed fixing of cladding sheets 50, of the type having re-entrant longitudinal ribs 51, 52 has a retaining element 29 for engaging inside a rib of the sheet. The retaining elements includes a fixing portion 31 disposed in a plane transverse to the rib and shaped for snap-fit engagement with a re-entrant portion 59 of the rib. The retaining formations may be disposed along a strap 21 in opposed pairs, with fastening apertures 40 in the strap centrally disposed below each rib. An improved cladding sheet 50 having interlocking male and female end regions 61, 62 is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Stramit Corporation Limited
    Inventors: David J. Lawrence, Christopher L. Healy, Robert C. Labbett
  • Composite structures
    Patent number: 4882889
    Abstract: A composite structure comprising a plurality of support members (11) arranged to form a decking member within a slab (15) said support members (11) comprising a pair of flange members (13, 14) joined by connecting a connecting web member (12), at least one flange member (11) having a lip portion.A support member (11) comprising a pair of flange members (13, 14) joined by a connecting web member (12), at least one flange member having a lip portion, said lip portion comprising a ridge member and depending stepped portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: Monier Limited
    Inventors: Christopher L. Healy, Ken Rankin