Patents by Inventor Edgar L. Wilkinson, Jr.

Edgar L. Wilkinson, Jr. 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: 9576506
    Abstract: A structure is configured to be flat in an unassembled position and to form a three-dimensional structure in an assembled position. The structure includes a plurality of adjacent panels coupled together along fold lines with each panel including a foam core covered on one surface by a flexible skin. The flexible skin is continuous between the adjacent panels that are coupled together for forming a respective fold line for the adjacent panels to be brought together at a right angle to each other along the fold line. The foam core of each panel includes a mitered surface along abutting edges to form a miter joint when adjacent panels are brought together. Slots are formed in the panel cores adjacent to mitered surfaces. Brackets span a miter joint between adjacent panels, holding the spanned miter joint and panels together in a three-dimensional structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: EPS Specialties Ltd., Inc.
    Inventor: Edgar L. Wilkinson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160078786
    Abstract: A structure is configured to be flat in an unassembled position and to form a three-dimensional structure in an assembled position. The structure includes a plurality of adjacent panels coupled together along fold lines with each panel including a foam core covered on one surface by a flexible skin. The flexible skin is continuous between the adjacent panels that are coupled together for forming a respective fold line for the adjacent panels to be brought together at a right angle to each other along the fold line. The foam core of each panel includes a mitered surface along abutting edges to form a miter joint when adjacent panels are brought together. Slots are formed in the panel cores adjacent to mitered surfaces. Brackets span a miter joint between adjacent panels, holding the spanned miter joint and panels together in a three-dimensional structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: EPS SPECIALTIES LTD., INC.
    Inventor: Edgar L. Wilkinson, JR.
  • Patent number: 8327591
    Abstract: An overhead panel assembly for coupling to a drop ceiling includes a support channel and a clip coupling the support channel to a grid member of the drop ceiling. The overhead panel assembly further includes a vertical panel received over and coupled to the support member with a plurality of binding members. A plurality of clips, support channels, and vertical panels may be positioned in series along a drop ceiling to form a decorative soffit, valance, display, or other structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventors: Edgar L. Wilkinson, Jr., Arthur L. Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20110232219
    Abstract: An overhead panel assembly for coupling to a drop ceiling includes a support channel and a clip coupling the support channel to a grid member of the drop ceiling. The overhead panel assembly further includes a vertical panel received over and coupled to the support member with a plurality of binding members. A plurality of clips, support channels, and vertical panels may be positioned in series along a drop ceiling to form a decorative soffit, valance, display, or other structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Edgar L. Wilkinson, JR., Arthur L. Wilkinson