Patents by Inventor Earl Shepherd

Earl Shepherd 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).

  • Publication number: 20070046059
    Abstract: A vehicle undersiding is attached to the frame of a vehicle to protect the underneath of the vehicle from external moisture and vapor. The vehicle undersiding is made up of a laminate having a first component comprising a first moisture and vapor barrier attached to a second component comprising a second moisture and vapor barrier. The undersiding provides extended protection to the underneath of the vehicle from damage by road debris and external moisture and vapor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Chris Shepherd, John Cahill, Earl Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20050260904
    Abstract: A laminate having a moisture vapor transmission rate greater than one perm is formed from an open mesh fabric having a monolithic liquid barrier and vapor permeable coating provided on a surface thereof. The infiltration of air and bulk moisture to the interior of a building structure can be prevented by incorporating the laminate into the building structure. The laminate can also be used as a window flashing and vehicle undersiding to prevent the infiltration of air and bulk moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Chris Shepherd, John Cahill, Earl Shepherd