Patents by Inventor John M. Getz

John M. Getz 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).

  • Interlocking building panel
    Patent number: 5388381
    Abstract: The present invention provides an interlock assembly for joining adjacent building panels, said assembly comprising:(a) a pair of interlock assembly elements, each assembly element having integral therewith:(i) first complementary means for matingly engaging the assembly elements in an engaged position; and(ii) second complementary means for forcing and maintaining the first complementary means in the engaged position, wherein said second complementary means are separate and disposed away from said first complementary means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Walter J. Bilinski, John M. Getz, James R. Kline, Douglas F. Hudson, Jr.