Patents by Inventor John T. DiGate

John T. DiGate 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).

  • Wallboard repair clip, method of repairing wallboard, and kit for repairing wallboard
    Patent number: 6209277
    Abstract: Provided is a wallboard repair clip which includes a patch wallboard receiving structure for contacting inner and outer surfaces of a patch wallboard, an existing wallboard receiving member and a securing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: John T. DiGate
  • Wallboard repair clip, method of repairing wallboard, kit for repairing wallboard, and method of accessing the interior of hollow walls
    Patent number: 6088986
    Abstract: Provided is a wallboard repair clip which includes a patch wallboard receiving structure for contacting inner and outer surfaces of a patch wallboard, an existing wallboard receiving member and a locking structure. The locking structure and existing wallboard receiving structure are constructed such that inner and outer surfaces of the existing wallboard are contacted once the patch wallboard is in a repaired position within the existing wallboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Jeffrey S. Melcher
    Inventor: John T. DiGate
  • Wallboard clip
    Patent number: D420281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Jeffrey S. Melcher
    Inventor: John T. DiGate
  • Wallboard clip
    Patent number: D427509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Jeffrey S. Melcher
    Inventor: John T. DiGate