Patents by Inventor Eric M. Houseman

Eric M. Houseman 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).

  • Picket fence building guide
    Patent number: 7377489
    Abstract: A guide for aligning pickets during the building of a picket fence. The guide having a picket stand to attach to a first end of an alignment beam. The guide having a beam stand to attach to a second end of the alignment beam. A method is also disclosed to construct the picket fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Eric M. Houseman
  • Multi-purpose plastic pipe cutter
    Patent number: 7204021
    Abstract: Upper and lower handle members are pivotally attached at one end. Crimper jaws are operated via the handles. The upper handle carries a guide assembly to mount the blade, and operate the cutting mode using an upper handle cradle. Other accessories include a hole punch, a nut driver, a rivet remover and a hammer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventors: Eric M. Houseman, Ronald A. Angstead, Brent W. Murray, Patrick M. Bertsch