Patents by Inventor John C. Bird

John C. Bird 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).

  • Impact-Attenuating, Firm, Stable, and Slip Resistant Surface System and Method for Providing Same
    Publication number: 20090142534
    Abstract: A system and method of providing a wheelchair accessible path through a variety of impact attenuating surfaces including loose fill materials. The combination of a tarmac and loose fill material provides an ASTM compliant impact attenuating surface for playgrounds and other activities. The modular tarmac 15 is also used in wet conditions to improve the traction and impact attenuation over traditional materials used in water parks, and also for reducing wear to park patrons' feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: SofSolutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Elouise R. Bird, John C. Bird
  • Impact-attenuating, firm, stable, and slip-resistant surface system
    Patent number: 7488525
    Abstract: A system and method of providing a wheelchair accessible path through a variety of impact attenuating surfaces including loose fill materials. The combination of a tarmac and loose fill material provides an ASTM compliant impact attenuating surface for playgrounds and other activities. The modular tarmac 15 is also used in wet conditions to improve the traction and impact attenuation over traditional materials used in water parks, and also for reducing wear to park patrons' feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Sof' Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Elouise R. Bird, John C. Bird