Patents by Inventor James S. Lapikas

James S. Lapikas 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).

  • Densified coating process and molded articles having densified outer surface
    Patent number: 6015519
    Abstract: A method of forming a simulated stone and solid color plastic molded article includes a densified surface coating material that is sprayed on the surface of a mold. A glass fiber preform is inserted into the mold and the mold is filled with resin at low pressure. The densified coating material includes a matrix-forming resin and large and small densifier particles in a prescribed size ratio. Articles made in accordance with the method are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Pyramid Composities Manufacturing Limited Partnership
    Inventors: James S. Lapikas, John B. O'Connor
  • Chain box
    Patent number: 5251947
    Abstract: A chain box mountable beneath a load bed adjacent to one edge thereof. The chain box includes a upwardly opening mouth and an interior rearwardly tapering internal chamber which receives a chain through the open mouth and rearwardly moves and inwardly stacks the chain. The free end of the chain engages the box at the mouth for withdrawal of the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Inventors: Gene E. Kirila, II, James S. Lapikas
  • Vehicle attached storage box for chains
    Patent number: D342471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Inventors: Gene E. Kirila, II, James S. Lapikas