Patents by Inventor Earl M. Ash

Earl M. Ash 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: 4355835
    Abstract: A panel for upright positionment on a trailer/truck flatbed to convert the ed into a cargo container. The panel is formed as a one piece high density plastic foam or fiberglass reinforced plastic element having desired characteristics of high strength and light weight. At its lower edge the panel has a relatively wide center leg and two relatively narrow end legs dimensioned for snug fit insertion into pockets on the perimeter of the flatbed. Edge areas of the panel are preferably formed as tongue and groove devices to adapt the panel for interlocking connection with similar panels positioned on the flatbed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Earl M. Ash
  • Patent number: 4315342
    Abstract: A car washing means and method which includes; a paint-pad type holder and handle member having means for receiving and holding and pad member engaged there to, a pad member made and sized for use with the holder and handle member, and said pad member having a soft pliable sponge-like body portion, saturable with wash water upon being immersed in a pail thereof, with a more durable covering on the face and back edge thereof and including cut fibrous ends for longer lasting wash-wear life use thereof. And a wiper blade member provided on the holder for subsequent convenience and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1982
    Inventor: Earl M. Ash