Patents by Inventor Donald O. Teachout

Donald O. Teachout 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).

  • Band and clip article
    Patent number: 4335490
    Abstract: The specification discloses an article and method for banding objects. A clip is releasably secured to a common closed loop rubber band, thereby enabling one to wrap the band around objects to be banded together and slip the loop over the clip to hold it in place around the object. Alternative unique clips are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Inventor: Donald O. Teachout
  • Gripping device and method
    Patent number: 4229924
    Abstract: The specification discloses a gripping device and method for using it. The gripping device is an elongated flat strip of flexible, elastic material having at least 100 to 300% elasticity and having an enlargement at one end and a slot at the other whereby the strip can be wrapped around objects, easily stretched as it is wrapped so as to tighten it thereagainst, and secured by slipping the enlargement through the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1980
    Inventor: Donald O. Teachout, Sr.
  • Band and clip method
    Patent number: 4188871
    Abstract: The specification discloses an article and method for banding objects. A clip is releasably secured to a common closed loop rubber band, thereby enabling one to wrap the band around objects to be banded together and slip the loop over the clip to hold it in place around the object. Alternative unique clips are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1980
    Inventor: Donald O. Teachout