Patents by Inventor George Gula

George Gula 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: 11737557
    Abstract: A projectile-resistant table provides a reduced weight by employing separate structures for table stiffness and projectile resistance, for example, using a sandwich structure composite with high stiffness and tow projectile resistance for table integrity and a flexible fiber mat with low stiffness but high projectile resistance for shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: PS FURNITURE
    Inventors: Roger A. Clark, George Gula
  • Publication number: 20220167739
    Abstract: A projectile-resistant table provides a reduced weight by employing separate structures for table stiffness and projectile resistance, for example, using a sandwich structure composite with high stiffness and tow projectile resistance for table integrity and a flexible fiber mat with low stiffness but high projectile resistance for shielding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Roger A. Clark, George Gula
  • Patent number: 8316602
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable table having numerous favorable characteristics. The table comprises a tabletop, a column connection, and a column. The tabletop includes a core, a thickness, a perimeter section, and a bottom surface. The column connection is positioned within the thickness of the core and within the tabletop, and includes a flange and a cylindrical sleeve having a first fastener. The column includes an insertion end that includes a second fastener shaped to removably engage the first fastener and secure the column to the column connection. The insertion end is shaped to removably fit within the cylindrical sleeve of the column connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: PS Furniture, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger A. Clark, George Gula
  • Publication number: 20110000405
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable table having numerous favorable characteristics. The table comprises a tabletop, a column connection, and a column. The tabletop includes a core, a thickness, a perimeter section, and a bottom surface. The column connection is positioned within the thickness of the core and within the tabletop, and includes a flange and a cylindrical sleeve having a first fastener. The column includes an insertion end that includes a second fastener shaped to removably engage the first fastener and secure the column to the column connection. The insertion end is shaped to removably fit within the cylindrical sleeve of the column connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: PALMER/SNYDER FURNITURE COMPANY
    Inventors: Roger A. Clark, George Gula
  • Patent number: 7797898
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Palmer/Snyder Furniture Company
    Inventors: Roger Clark, George Gula
  • Patent number: 7775012
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Palmer/Snyder Furniture Company
    Inventors: Roger Clark, George Gula
  • Patent number: 7748196
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Palmer/Snyder Furniture Company
    Inventors: George Gula, Roger A Clark
  • Patent number: 7698872
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Palmer/Snyder Furniture Company
    Inventors: Roger Clark, George Gula
  • Publication number: 20090249723
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Palmer/Snyder Furniture Company
    Inventors: Roger A. Clark, George Gula
  • Publication number: 20090211499
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: PALMER SNYDER FURNITURE COMPANY
    Inventors: Roger Clark, George Gula
  • Publication number: 20090211187
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: PALMER SNYDER FURNITURE COMPANY
    Inventors: Roger Clark, George Gula
  • Publication number: 20090084049
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Roger Clark, George Gula
  • Patent number: 7401442
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventors: Roger A Clark, George Gula
  • Publication number: 20080124501
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the second side. A first polyurethane layer is impregnated in the first fiber layer while a second polyurethane layer is impregnated into the second fiber layer. A first skin is attached to the first polyurethane layer while a second skin is attached to the second polyurethane layer. The panel can be used in the manufacture of tables, flooring, risers, stages, bleachers, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Roger Clark, George Gula