Patents by Inventor Greg Alfred

Greg Alfred 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: 6254056
    Abstract: A clamp/waler bracket used in concrete form construction. The bracket is used to releasably engage a tie-rod extending outwardly from an outside of a plywood panel. The bracket is used to compress a wood brace against the side of the panel to prevent the panel from bowing. The bracket includes a vertical tie-rod connecting arm having an upper portion, a center portion and a lower portion. The connecting arm includes a hole therein adapted for receiving a tie-head and a portion of the tie-rod therethrough. An eccentric handle with a cam and cam channel is pivotly attached to the upper portion of the connecting arm. A first end of an angle arm is integrally formed in the lower portion of the connecting arm. The angle arm extends downwardly and at an angle from the connecting arm. A second end of the angle arm is integrally formed in a lower portion of a vertical panel arm. The panel arm is adapted for receipt next to the outside of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: Greg Alfred
  • Patent number: 6105811
    Abstract: An ergonomic cooking pan cover designed for fitting on and covering the top of various sizes of pots, pans and skillets for venting steam and preventing boil-over. The cooking pan cover includes a concave shaped cooking lid with an ergonomic handle. The ergonomic handle includes an upwardly extending knob mounted on top of an annular shaped knob base. The knob is used for gripping and lifting the pan cover. Around an outer circumference of the knob base are a plurality of downwardly extending base posts. The base posts are attached to a portion of the cooking lid. The concave shaped cooking lid includes a series of downwardly extending step-down rings. The rings are designed to center the cooking lid on the sides of the top of standard size cooking utensils from 6 to 12 inches in diameter. A center of the cooking lid is characterized by a raised central member with a closed top portion and an annular steam vent ring therearound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Greg Alfred
  • Patent number: D412810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Greg Alfred