Patents by Inventor Harland E. Wilke

Harland E. Wilke 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: 5372174
    Abstract: Tools used by masons, painters, plasterers, wallboard tapers and many others are usually cleaned at the end of the day by hosing them off. Water may splash back, wetting the shoes and pants of the workman. Also water may accumulate on the ground or paved surface where cleaning is being carried out, causing the soles of shoes or boots to become soaked. The present invention comprises a hinged member comprising a base on which the workman stands and a vertical leaf in front of the workman to intercept splashes. Side wings may be hinged to the vertical leaf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: Harland E. Wilke