Patents by Inventor George Shepherd

George Shepherd 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).

  • Drum band assembly
    Patent number: 8480139
    Abstract: A drum band assembly for securing a lid to a drum. The drum band assembly includes a band having a first free end and a second free end and an attachment device connected to the band, wherein the attachment device is adapted for removably attaching the band to the drum. The drum band assembly further includes a lid mounting device attached to the lid and the band, wherein the lid mounting device is adapted to allow the lid to open and close on the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: New Pig Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Starr, R. Douglas Evans, Jr., George Shepherd
  • Drum Band Assembly
    Publication number: 20120267373
    Abstract: A drum band assembly for securing a lid to a drum. The drum band assembly includes a band having a first free end and a second free end and an attachment device connected to the band, wherein the attachment device is adapted for removably attaching the band to the drum. The drum band assembly further includes a lid mounting device attached to the lid and the band, wherein the lid mounting device is adapted to allow the lid to open and close on the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: NEW PIG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert J. Starr, R. Douglas Evans, JR., George Shepherd