Patents by Inventor Gary Ferguson

Gary Ferguson 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: 20140279573
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are provided for the automatic development of forms and processes used to provide real property valuations. A valuation work order is created that includes a valuation type for a specific subject property. The valuation work order is assigned to a valuation agent and valuation data is input into a digital valuation form. Valuation data is collected from multiple sources. Upon completing the digital valuation form, the digital valuation for is checked for errors and a standard form corresponding to a standard real property valuation form is automatically generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Walter E. Coats Revocable Trust
    Inventors: Walt Coats, Gary Gregg, Brian Agnes, Gary Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20140279572
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are provided for the automatic development of forms and processes used to provide real property valuations. A valuation work order is created that includes a valuation type for a specific subject property. The valuation work order is assigned to a valuation agent and valuation data is input into a digital valuation form. Valuation data is collected from multiple sources. Upon completing the digital valuation form, the digital valuation for is checked for errors and a standard form corresponding to a standard real property valuation form is automatically generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Walter E. Coats Revocable Trust
    Inventors: Walt Coats, Gary Gregg, Brian Agnes, Gary Ferguson
  • Patent number: 8282876
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William A. Slat, James Kulp, Gary I. Voss
  • Publication number: 20090241300
    Abstract: A fastening cord includes an elongated elastic member including at least one hook and loop strap connector secured to at least one end of the elongated elastic member. A flexible base material portion attached to an end of a bungee cord, the flexible base material portion adapted to attach Velcro® hook and loop portions thereon. Velcro® hook and loop portions are attached to the flexible base material portion and separated by a flexible gap formed on the flexible base material portion between said Velcro® hook loop portions. A pull tab can be secured to an edge of said flexible base material portion to facilitate user control over said Velcro® hook and loop portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Gary Ferguson
  • Patent number: 7510391
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William A. Slat, James Kulp, Gary I. Voss
  • Patent number: 7390187
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William A. Slat, James Kulp, Gary I. Voss
  • Publication number: 20070275137
    Abstract: A method of coating a food-processing component. The method includes submerging a first portion of a food-processing component in a plating solution that includes particles. The method also includes forming a coating on the first portion of the food-processing component submerged in the plating solution, wherein the coating includes a matrix and the particles included in the matrix. Also, a food-processing component and a coater configured to form a coating on a food-processing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Benjamin G. Hardy, Drew J. Van Norman, Gary Ferguson
  • Patent number: 7237944
    Abstract: Attachment apparatus and method for interlocking attachment of a scraper blade with a drive shaft of a scraped surface heat exchanger includes a blade having dual attachment beams and a central locking member, and at least one pin having dual fingers each for interlocking with a respective attachment beam. The blades feature protective supporting nubs that are outwardly facing from the blade and located proximate to the mounting locations of the blade to provide a supporting rest for the drive shaft pin and blade assembly as it is slid into or out of its outer housing tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Hardy, Curt Hagen, Gary Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20070087076
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William Slat, James Kulp, Gary Voss
  • Publication number: 20070087074
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William Slat, James Kulp, Gary Voss
  • Publication number: 20070068897
    Abstract: A plastic container including a hollow body of plastic material having a lower supporting base, a sidewall extending upwardly from the lower base, and an upper neck portion with an opening therein, said neck portion extending upwardly from the sidewall, a handle at least in part adjacent the neck portion and preferably an integral handle, and a webbed portion adjacent the neck portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: James Miller, Gary Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20070023978
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William Slat, James Kulp, Gary Voss
  • Patent number: 7150371
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Larson, Gary Ferguson, Duane Lach, William A. Slat, James Kulp, Gary I. Voss
  • Patent number: D580768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ferguson, Christopher E Kaminski, Anthony DeSico, Ryan Zamora
  • Patent number: D620806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ferguson, James C. Dorn
  • Patent number: D624425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ferguson, James C. Dorn
  • Patent number: D648632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ferguson, James C. Dorn
  • Patent number: D753504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Miller, Gary Ferguson
  • Patent number: D854931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Victoria Brown, Kyle Fleischhacker, Gary Ferguson
  • Patent number: D858291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Victoria Brown, Kyle Fleischhacker, Gary Ferguson