Patents by Inventor Gene R. Allard

Gene R. Allard 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).

  • Tubular shower apparatus, systems and methods
    Patent number: 10369578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shower apparatus, systems and methods of using the same. Specifically, the shower apparatus of the present invention comprises embodiments of circular and/or arcuate water dispensing tubes for utilization in a shower. Further, embodiments further include connection and leveling mechanisms and water flow diverters for use in the same. In addition, embodiments further include water dispensing holes disposed within the circular and/or arcuate water dispensing tubes for specialized water distribution and coverage thereof of a user within a shower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Inventor: Gene R. Allard
  • Tubular Shower Apparatus, Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20140008467
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shower apparatus, systems and methods of using the same. Specifically, the shower apparatus of the present invention comprises embodiments of circular and/or arcuate water dispensing tubes for utilization in a shower. Further, embodiments further include connection and leveling mechanisms and water flow diverters for use in the same. In addition, embodiments further include water dispensing holes disposed within the circular and/or arcuate water dispensing tubes for specialized water distribution and coverage thereof of a user within a shower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Gene R. Allard
  • Motion control apparatus
    Patent number: 5476049
    Abstract: Motion control apparatus is provided for permitting movement of a slidable member in one direction relative to a fixed support while releasably preventing movement in the opposite direction or for releasably preventing movement of the slidable member in either direction using one or more locking arms pivotally mounted on the slidable member and resiliently urged into the locking position with a release rod slidably mounted on the slidable member to overcome the resilient urging to permit sliding movement of the slidable member. Also, movement preventing apparatus is provided to hold at least one locking arm in a non-locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventors: Gene R. Allard, David D. Allard
  • Motion control apparatus
    Patent number: 5265542
    Abstract: Motion control apparatus is provided for permitting movement of a slidable member in one direction relative to a fixed support while releasably preventing movement in the opposite direction or for releasably preventing movement of the slidable member in either direction using one or more locking arms pivotally mounted on the slidable member and resiliently urged into the locking position with a release rod slidably mounted on the slidable member to overcome the resilient urging to permit sliding movement of the slidable member. Also, movement preventing apparatus is provided to hold at least one locking arm in a non-locking location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventors: Gene R. Allard, David D. Allard