Patents by Inventor John J. Bufkin

John J. Bufkin 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).

  • Louver shutter having decorative louver inserts
    Patent number: 6128857
    Abstract: A louver shutter is disclosed which employs generally a plurality of louvers and a frame containing the louvers. The frame includes first and second stiles connected with first and second rails. The louvers have ends rotationally mounted to the rails and have inner and outer facing surfaces. The inner facing surface has a groove extending lengthwise between the louver ends. A plurality of decorative inserts are rigidly attached to a corresponding one of the louvers on the inner facing surface within the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Lafayette Venetian Blind, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe N. Morgan, Jay R. Cleaver, John J. Bufkin, John W. Click