Patents by Inventor Donald C. Martin

Donald C. Martin 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).

  • Patent number: 8277916
    Abstract: A protection system kit is provided for at least one vehicular window panel mounted in a window opening of a vehicle. The kit comprises a film unit supply assembly including a release liner and a multi-layer, self-adhesive film unit. The film unit includes a first film layer and a first adhesive layer releasably securing the first film layer to the release liner. The film unit further includes a second film layer secured to the first film layer on the release liner by a second adhesive layer. The second film layer is selectively removable from the first film layer by peeling the second film layer away from the first film layer. The first adhesive layer is adapted to secure the first film layer to a vehicular window panel in an associated window opening of a vehicle. The first and second film layers are pre-configured to fit the window opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Clear Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings, Donald C. Martin
  • Publication number: 20120070602
    Abstract: A protection system kit is provided for at least one vehicular window panel mounted in a window opening of a vehicle. The kit comprises a film unit supply assembly including a release liner and a multi-layer, self-adhesive film unit. The film unit includes a first film layer and a first adhesive layer releasably securing the first film layer to the release liner. The film unit further includes a second film layer secured to the first film layer on the release liner by a second adhesive layer. The second film layer is selectively removable from the first film layer by peeling the second film layer away from the first film layer. The first adhesive layer is adapted to secure the first film layer to a vehicular window panel in an associated window opening of a vehicle. The first and second film layers are pre-configured to fit the window opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings, Donald C. Martin
  • Patent number: 8088462
    Abstract: A vehicular window assembly includes a vehicular window, an inner film unit and an outer film unit. The vehicular window panel has interior and exterior opposed surfaces. The inner film unit includes an inner adhesive layer and an inner film layer adhered to the interior surface of the vehicular window panel by the inner adhesive layer. The outer film unit includes an outer adhesive layer and an outer film layer adhered to the exterior surface of the vehicular window panel by the outer adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Clear Defense LLC
    Inventors: Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings, Donald C. Martin
  • Patent number: 7077756
    Abstract: A transparent, shatter-resistant glass shield for mounting atop the dasher board of a hockey rink includes at least one glass panel. A glass-retaining plastic film is adhered to a surface of each glass panel. The plastic film substantially covers the surface. An edge retainer may be mounted on at least one edge of the glass panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Clear Defense Sports & Athletic Laminates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Donald C. Martin, Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings
  • Patent number: 6817952
    Abstract: A transparent, shatter-resistant glass shield for mounting atop the dasher board of a hockey rink includes at least one glass panel. A glass-retaining plastic film is adhered to a surface of each glass panel. The plastic film substantially covers the surface. The plastic film has a thickness of at least about 0.014 inch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Clear Defense Sports & Athletic Laminates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Donald C. Martin, Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings
  • Patent number: 6761641
    Abstract: A transparent, shatter-resistant glass shield is provided for mounting atop the dasher board of a hockey rink. The glass shield includes at least one glass panel having a front surface, a back surface, and a plurality of edges. A glass-retaining plastic film is adhered to a surface of each glass panel such that the plastic film substantially covers the surface of each panel. Preferably, the plastic film is polyethylene terephthalate (P.E.T) or polycarbonate, has a thickness of about 0.014 inch, and includes three plastic layers. At least one edge retainer is engaged on an edge of each glass panel such that the edge retainer extends over substantially the full length of the engaged edge of the glass and overlaps the plastic film. The edge retainer portions preferably are U-shaped channels constructed of transparent polyvinyl chloride. Preferably, the glass panels are rectangular, and may include cutouts at their top corners to assist in mounting the glass shield atop the dasher board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Clear Defense Sports and Athletic Laminates, LLC
    Inventors: Donald C. Martin, Tonya M. Cockman
  • Publication number: 20030114234
    Abstract: A transparent, shatter-resistant glass shield for mounting atop the dasher board of a hockey rink includes at least one glass panel. A glass-retaining plastic film is adhered to a surface of each glass panel. The plastic film substantially covers the surface. The plastic film has a thickness of at least about 0.014 inch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Donald C. Martin, Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings
  • Publication number: 20030032490
    Abstract: A transparent, shatter-resistant glass shield is provided for mounting atop the dasher board of a hockey rink. The glass shield includes at least one glass panel having a front surface, a back surface, and a plurality of edges. A glass-retaining plastic film is adhered to a surface of each glass panel such that the plastic film substantially covers the surface of each panel. Preferably, the plastic film is polyethylene terephthalate (P.E.T) or polyearbonate, has a thickness of about 0.014 inch, and includes three plastic layers. At least one edge retainer is engaged on an edge of each glass panel such that the edge retainer extends over substantially the full length of the engaged edge of the glass and overlaps the plastic film. The edge retainer portions preferably are U-shaped channels constructed of transparent polyvinyl chloride. Preferably, the glass panels are rectangular, and may include cutouts at their top corners to assist in mounting the glass shield atop the dasher board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Donald C. Martin, Tonya M. Cockman
  • Patent number: 5902198
    Abstract: A shatter-resistant basketball backboard is provided, which comprises a tempered glass basketball backboard having a front surface and back surface; and a plastic film adhered to the rear surface of the backboard. In preferred embodiments, the plastic film is comprised of at least one plastic layer and an adhesive layer. The plastic film can have a release liner adjacent to the adhesive layer, and a scratch resistant coating adjacent to the plastic layer. Ultraviolet resistance properties can also reside in the film or adhesive. The plastic film can be made of polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate or like materials. Plastic film can be applied either in an OEM or retrofit installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Clear Defense Incorporated
    Inventors: Donald C. Martin, E. Weldon Herndon, Jr.