Patents by Inventor Gary W. Clark

Gary W. Clark 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).

  • Conformable magnetic articles underlaid beneath traffic-bearing surfaces
    Patent number: 5853846
    Abstract: A conformable magnetic article for underlayment beneath a traffic-bearing surface which sends a magnetic signal to a sensor traveling over the traffic-bearing structure. The magnetic article comprises at least one conformable magnetic layer comprising a binder and a sufficient amount of magnetic particles dispersed within the binder to provide a magnetic signal through the traffic-bearing structure to a sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Gary W. Clark, Thomas J. Dahlin, Richard E. Fayling, Bernard A. Gonzalez, David M. Hopstock, Gregory F. Jacobs, Robert L. Keech
  • Plasticware retainer for use in an automatic dishwasher
    Patent number: 5497890
    Abstract: A plasticware retainer is provided for holding lightweight articles in a dishwasher rack to prevent them from dislodging during a washing cycle. The retainer includes a plurality of perforate, generally rigid panel members and blocks for pivotally interconnecting the panel members. The panel members pivot or rotate about a longitudinal axis to generally conform to and overlie the lightweight articles in the dishwasher rack. The panel members also fully pivot or rotate to fold the retainer in an accordion-like manner for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary W. Clark