Patents by Inventor John David Tilbury Burgess

John David Tilbury Burgess 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: 6957896
    Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of apertures in building board materials, such as in ceiling or walls. A first aspect relates to an aperture edging member for forming a substantially smooth or “flush” aperture within a surface member. The edging member includes a substantially planar rim portion adapted to be attached to the surface member, a lip provided along one edge of the rim, and a flange depending from the lip in a substantially transverse direction to the rim so as to fit within the aperture. The second aspect relates to an aperture edging device which has an intermediate section with a pair of arms depending transversely therefrom to form a substantially c-shaped configuration to envelope the edge portion of the surface member. An advantage is that a strong rigid vertical face is created in the plaster board, minimizing the possibility of damage thereto. Light fittings, or other fittings may be associated with the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Inventor: John David Tilbury Burgess
  • Patent number: 6931794
    Abstract: A framing device or support member (1) for framing a fitting, such as a power point or switch (8), within orifice (4) provided in a surface member (3). The device/member is provided with a lip (5) on the extremity thereof which enables a layer of settable material (6) to be applied thereto. A cover plate (9), provided on said fitting (8), is neatly shaped to fit within the framing device/member (1). A substantially smooth and flush surface is formed between the settable material (6) outside the framing device (1) and the cover plate (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: John David Tilbury Burgess
  • Publication number: 20040177572
    Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of apertures in building board materials, such as in ceiling or walls. A first aspect relates to an aperture edging member for forming a substantially smooth or “flush” aperture within a surface member. The edging member includes a substantially planar rim portion adapted to be attached to the surface member, a lip provided along one edge of the rim, and a flange depending from the lip in a substantially transverse direction to the rim so as to fit within the aperture. The second aspect relates to an aperture edging device which has an intermediate section with a pair of arms depending transversely therefrom to form a substantially c-shaped configuration to envelope the edge portion of the surface member. An advantage is that a strong rigid vertical face is created in the plaster board, minimizing the possibility of damage thereto. Light fittings, or other fittings may be associated with the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: John David Tilbury Burgess