Patents by Inventor James R. Faulkner

James R. Faulkner 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).

  • Pontoon log body and method for producing same
    Patent number: 4777898
    Abstract: A method for forming a pontoon log and the pontoon log formed thereby. The method includes the steps of forming the pontoon log body including a flange; applying sealing tape to the flange; covering the body with a top member, the top member including a second flange or flange portion, with the sealing tape intermediate opposing flanges; driving a clip onto opposing flanges; and securing the clip to the flanges and through the sealing tape, thereby forming a pontoon log able to receive additional fasteners through the clip, opposed flanges and sealing tape without destroying a waterproof seal formed between the pontoon log body and top member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Lowe Industries
    Inventor: James R. Faulkner