Patents by Inventor Gary A. Purlee

Gary A. Purlee 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: 7114293
    Abstract: A magnetic door sweep and magnetic threshold is disclosed which reliably aligns and seals to prevent water, air and pests from crossing the threshold of a door. Additionally, the magnetic door sweep and magnetic threshold will prevent shape loss of the door sweep. The magnetic door seal includes a primary seal and a door seal magnetic element having a first set of poles located on the bottom edge of a door. A magnetic threshold includes a threshold cap and a threshold magnetic element having a second set of poles. The door seal is positionable relative to the threshold as the door is closed such that the first set of poles is attracted to the second set of poles when said door seal is positioned proximate to the threshold allowing the primary seal to extend between the door and the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Holm Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Purlee
  • Publication number: 20060102576
    Abstract: A method of storing a flexible polygonal article, such as a gasket, is provided. Initially, a storage device is selected. Next, an article constructed of a plurality of interconnected elongated side members is selected. Each of the plurality of side members have an internal wall and an external wall attached perpendicular thereto. Next, a support member is selected from the plurality of side members and moved above the storage device. The storage device includes a storage shelf having a support channel with a horizontal and vertical surface. The support member is then placed in the support channel such that the internal wall of the support member is supported on the horizontal surface. Finally, at least a portion of the first external wall is magnetically engaged to at least a portion of the vertical surface, thereby supporting the flexible article on the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Gary Purlee
  • Publication number: 20060101719
    Abstract: A magnetic door sweep and magnetic threshold is disclosed which reliably aligns and seals to prevent water, air and pests from crossing the threshold of a door. Additionally, the magnetic door sweep and magnetic threshold will prevent shape loss of the door sweep. The magnetic door seal includes a primary seal and a door seal magnetic element having a first set of poles located on the bottom edge of a door. A magnetic threshold includes a threshold cap and a threshold magnetic element having a second set of poles. The door seal is positionable relative to the threshold as the door is closed such that the first set of poles is attracted to the second set of poles when said door seal is positioned proximate to the threshold allowing the primary seal to extend between the door and the threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Gary Purlee